Decathlon, which set up its first outlet in India in Bengaluru in 2009, is a ______.

Correct option is D

​The correct answer is: (D) French sports goods retailer
​Explanation:
● Decathlon is a French multinational sports goods retailer.
● It set up its first Indian outlet in Bengaluru in 2009.
● Known for manufacturing and selling affordable sports equipment worldwide.
​Information Booster:
● Founded in 1976 in Lille, France.
● Operates in 70+ countries.
● Known for in-house brands like Quechua, Domyos, Kipsta.
● One of the world’s largest sporting goods retailers.
● Strong presence in Indian metros and tier-2 cities.
​Additional Knowledge:
● Option A – Swedish retailer: Sweden is home to brands like IKEA.
● Option B – German retailer: Germany is known for Adidas & Puma.​