43 Trending Sporting Goods Store Businesses [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

Start A Sporting Goods Store

Experts estimate that consumer preference for the latest techniques in sports equipment and fitness gadgets will increase rapidly over the coming years. If you intend to start a sporting good and equipment store, research the market and identify target customers. You can focus on sporting equipment or include sports clothing in your business. You need to make sure you offer a wide range of sports products and ensure the pricing is fair.

Looking for some examples of a sporting goods store?

Interested in case studies of a successful sporting goods store? Check out our full list of success stories.

1. DICK'S Sporting Goods

A leading omnichannel sporting goods retailer offering a wide range of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a combination of its dedicated teammates.

Where they're located: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Website traffic: 31.2M/month

2. Bass Pro

Johnny (John L) Morris is the founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shop. They offer outdoor sports equipment, clothing, footwear, and much more. At their store, you can find sports gear for fishing, hunting, shooting, camping, and boating.

Where they're located: Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Website traffic: 10.9M/month

Learn more about starting a sporting goods store:

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4. SportsDirect.com – The UK’s No 1 Sports Retailer

Where they're located: Livade, Croatia
Website traffic: 17.4M/month

5. Champs Sports

Champs Sports is a leading global athletic footwear and apparel retailer. Their close partnerships with the ultimate top brands mean that they will constantly provide you with the best, most exclusive ranges of products. They offer an extensive collection of sports does, apparel, accessories from high-end brands around the world.

Where they're located: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 7.4M/month

6. rebel

Rebel Sport has a huge range of sporting goods & sports equipment for everyone. One can shop by brand, sport type, or item. They are offering a wide range of sports gear & sportswear for football, cricket, baseball, rugby, watersports, snooker, softball, and other outdoor sports.

Where they're located: South Australia, Australia
Website traffic: 3.14M/month

7. SCHEELS: Discover Your Passion

SCHEELS provides world-class brands and backs every product with a guarantee. One feels confident knowing he is purchasing the same footwear, apparel, and gear professionals rely on. Here, you can find gear & accessories for outdoor sports like cycling, climbing, hiking, camping, and for fishing & watersports as well.

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Website traffic: 4.76M/month

8. BBB Sports® Official Sporting Goods Store

BBB Sports® Official Sporting Goods Store

Where they're located: In Salah, In Salah, Algeria

9. INFINITE DISCS

Largest selection of disc golf discs for sale. Reviews, ratings, and pictures of 50,000 discs. Low prices and same day shipping from the #1 disc golf store.

How much they make: $12M/year
Where they're located: Logan, UT, USA
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 30
Website traffic: 990K/month

I Turned My Hobby Into A $12M/Year Disc Golf Business

Infinite Discs is the largest direct-to-consumer disc golf retailer in the world, generating $12m annually by starting as a side project and adapting to become the most user-friendly website with unique disc artwork, as well as creating their own products and expanding to wholesale, all while dealing with the challenges of managing growth.

About

Alan started INFINITE DISCS over 11 years ago

Revenue

Alan grew the business to $1M/month

Costs

It cost Alan $50000 to start the business

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10. Jack Rabbit

JackRabbit offers fitness gear, shoes, apparel, accessories, and more. They are different from their competitors because along with sportswear they also offer training programs and free fit analysis services for their customers.

Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA
Website traffic: 810K/month

11. Mitchell & Ness

Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co. is an American sports-related clothing company located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They offer Authentic & replica jerseys, shorts, team apparel, headwear for men, women, and youth.

Where they're located: South Australia, Australia
Website traffic: 1.53M/month

12. Decathlon Australia

Decathlon S.A. is a sporting goods retailer. With over 1647 stores in nearly 1000 cities in 57 countries and regions. The offer the best sporting gear for sport enthusiasts.

Where they're located: South Australia, Australia
Website traffic: 550K/month

13. Turner's Outdoorsman

Turner’s Outdoorsman wants to support local hunting and fishing communities and also carry a complete assortment of firearms and ammunition for all your hunting and shooting needs. We have established lasting relationships with all of the leading manufacturers and our expert sales associates will provide service and local outdoor experience.

Where they're located: San Jose, California, USA
Website traffic: 680K/month

14. Field & Stream

Where they're located: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Website traffic: 660K/month

15. Sporting Goods, Footwear, Apparel & Fan Shop

Shop the best selection of Sporting Goods, Footwear, Apparel & Fan Shop at Olympia Sports. FREE Shipping at $100

Where they're located: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Website traffic: 420K/month

16. unknown

Where they're located: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Website traffic: 980K/month

17. RunnerSpace.com

RunnerSpace.com - Track and Field, Cross Country and Road Racing Videos, Live Broadcasts, Results, Tips, News, Photos, Custom Websites & More!

Where they're located: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Website traffic: 210K/month

18. Dunham's Sports

Where they're located: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Website traffic: 2M/month

19. Fin Feather Fur Outfitters

Where they're located: Toledo, Ohio, USA

20. Rally House

Rally House carries hundreds of thousands of t-shirts, hats, jerseys and more for all your favorite local College, NFL, MLB, NBA, MLS, NHL teams as well as great regional apparel and gifts.

Where they're located: Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Website traffic: 480K/month

21. Modell's Sporting Goods

Modell's offers a great variety of sports gear and fitness gear. You name it and they have it on their website. Their amazing display of products will help you locate the exact item that you've been searching for and they also offer great deals & discounts for their customers.

Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA
Website traffic: 550K/month

22. Overton's

Overton's is America's Marine & Watersports Superstore. They provide water sports, marine electronics, boat accessories, and more.

Where they're located: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

23. North 40 Outfitters Home

North 40 Outfitters is a family owned and operated retailer with locations in Montana, Idaho and Washington. We outfit work and play.

Where they're located: Spokane, Washington, USA
Website traffic: 290K/month

24. Kittery Trading Post

Large inventory of outdoor recreational gear, clothing and footwear for hunting, fishing, camping, and kayaking.

Where they're located: South Australia, Australia

25. Ammo Bros

Where they're located: Fontana, California, USA
Website traffic: 190K/month

26. NASHVILLE SPORTING GOODS

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

27. Lipsey's

Where they're located: Ghanzi District, Botswana
Website traffic: 370K/month

28. Massey's Outfitters

Massey's Outfitters has been outfitting adventurers since 1972. We specialize in clothing and gear for hiking, skiing, paddling, and outdoor living.

Where they're located: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

29. GT Distributors

GT Distributors, America's Law Enforcement Supply Specialist Open Since 1972, We Have Been Selling Police Equipment and Supplies for Over 30 years!

Where they're located: Garland, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 200K/month

30. Sportsmart

Where they're located: South Australia, Australia
Website traffic: 90K/month

31. Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters

Where they're located: San Jose, California, USA
Website traffic: 110K/month

32. Hart Sport

Where they're located: South Australia, Australia
Website traffic: 70K/month

33. Pro Athlete, Inc.

Pro Athlete, Inc., a best place to work in Kansas City, powers multiple e-commerce sites. Cool perks, amazing benefits, and fun company culture.

Where they're located: Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA

34. Sportsmans Warehouse

Sportsmans Warehouse | Australia’s Leading Online Sports Store, Clothing,Shoes, Exercise & Sports Equipment | For all your sporting needs.

Where they're located: South Australia, Australia

35. Niky's Sports

Where they're located: Tejutepeque, Departamento de Cabañas, El Salvador

36. Long Beach Skate Co

Long Beach Skate Shop offers a wide selection of skateboarding & longboarding decks, completes, & gear from top brands including Toy Machine, Creature, Landyachtz, Nike SB, Adidas, Independent, Real, & Anti Hero.

Where they're located: Long Beach, California, USA

37. Prince Tennis

Lifting the game both on and off the court started around 1970 for Prince. They offer tennis gear & equipment, bags, footwear & accessories along with fashionable & comfortable sportswear for men, women, and children.

Where they're located: Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs, New Aquitaine, France
Current team size: 200

38. Joe's Sporting Goods

Joe's Sporting Goods offers everything you need for any outdoor adventure. Shop a full array of Ski and Snowboard Gear. Fishing , Hunting, Shooting and Camping Gear. Not to mention the best selection of Clothing and Footwear from all of the top brands. Free shipping on most orders over $49.

Where they're located: San Jose, California, USA
Website traffic: 70K/month

39. Fisherman's Marine & Outdoor

Providing the Northwest's widest selection in quality Fishing, Hunting, Camping and Outdoor Gear.

Where they're located: Portland, Oregon, USA

40. HockeyStickMan

HockeyStickMan provides amateur and recreational level players with top end sticks at unbeatable prices and is one of the largest online hockey stores in North America

How much they make:
Where they're located: Belleville, ON, Canada
How much did it cost to start: $1.5K
Current team size: 10

41. Good's Store Online

Come once to Good's Store for a genuine Pennsylvania Dutch shopping experience complete with friendly service, low prices, and unique merchandise. Shop at Good's Store for all your home and family needs- including clothing, footwear, home goods, kitchenware, & more. Free shipping on qualifying online orders over $75.

Where they're located: Cuvette-Ouest, Republic of the Congo
Website traffic: 120K/month

42. Boxraw

BOXRAW - Pioneering The Boxing Lifestyle. For Your Journey Of Greatness. Shop Men's & Women's Boxing Sportswear & Equipment.

How much they make:
Where they're located: Coventry, West Midlands, UK
Current team size: 31

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