Decathlon is a French sporting goods retailer. With over 1,697 stores in 60 countries and regions it is the largest sporting goods retailer in the world. The company manages the research, design, production, logistics and distribution of its products in house; partners with global suppliers; and markets their own brands directly to consumers in Decathlon-branded big-box stores. Decathlon in partnership with DSEU will offer on-the-job training opportunities in their stores to students enrolled in retail management programmes.