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Chaos
10-25-04, 11:44 AM
hey all, i'm doing a marketting assignment and i just need this question answered. what are the popular sporting good store chains in the US?

So far I have:
The Sports Authority
Modells

Are there any others?
Ferdman
10-25-04, 12:00 PM
Sportmart
Sports Chalet
Chick's Sporting Goods

I know Sportmart is nationwide in the US. The other two are at least here in souther California.
Wheel-Nut
10-25-04, 12:05 PM
Academy (http://www2.academy.com/MktgContent.nsf/RegionalMap/?OpenForm)


Oshman's (http://www.oshmans.com/corp/index.jsp?page=storeLocator)
Ankf00
10-25-04, 12:07 PM
Academy (http://www2.academy.com/MktgContent.nsf/RegionalMap/?OpenForm)


Oshman's (http://www.oshmans.com/corp/index.jsp?page=storeLocator)
spoken like a Houstonian

there used to be a massive joint called Sports Town a few places around town, don't know how widespread they are though...

I remember a huge advertising push by fogdog.com 4-5 years back as they tried to become "THE place" for sporting goods
chop456
10-25-04, 12:12 PM
Dick's Sporting Goods

Galyan's

MC - Don't know if they're still around, though.
RaceGrrl
10-25-04, 12:13 PM
Galyans and Gander Mountain, although the latter is more outdoors/hunting/fishing than stick and ball sporting goods.
Wheel-Nut
10-25-04, 12:21 PM
spoken like a Houstonian

there used to be a massive joint called Sports Town a few places around town, don't know how widespread they are though...

I remember a huge advertising push by fogdog.com 4-5 years back as they tried to become "THE place" for sporting goods


Gotta support the locals!
JLMannin
10-25-04, 12:43 PM
Play it Again Sports.

Dick's and Gaylins merged recently (or a buy-out?)
JoeBob
10-25-04, 12:52 PM
Out here it is primarily Gander Mountain, Galyans, and Sportmart.
RichK
10-25-04, 02:03 PM
Big 5

Any Mountain

REI
carpfan
10-25-04, 02:16 PM
GI Joe's (sports and auto)
Turn7
10-25-04, 02:44 PM
Academy and Bass Pro Shops.

Between the two, Academy is tops because of the many locations and the cheap prices. BPS is good for things that Academy doesn't carry.
tllips
10-25-04, 03:04 PM
Play it Again Sports.

Dick's and Gaylins merged recently (or a buy-out?)


Sports Authority and Sportmart also merged although, when I talked to a clerk about six months ago, it was not sure if they would be changing the names of Sportmart to Sports Authority yet.
Ankf00
10-25-04, 03:31 PM
forgot sun & ski sports too, kinda like REI
tllips
10-25-04, 03:38 PM
Oh Yeah!

I don't know if they are still in Business, but there was a place called Erehwon Outfitters in the Chi-town area. I seem to remember them going belly-up recently though.
DjDrOmusic
10-26-04, 01:42 AM
Cabela's
chop456
10-26-04, 05:21 AM
I must admit to being a little dissapointed with this thread. Judging by the title, I expected it to feature Sean O' (pictured, at left) and his straight-ballin homies, as they're always "sporting good chains".

Word to Big Bird, yo.

http://photo.thetechzone.com/data/504/6205Icy_Hot_Stuntaz.JPG
I hope Sean doesn't feel obliged to bust a cap in my honky posterior for posting the pic without his permission. ;)

Don't be playa hatin', yo.
sadams
10-26-04, 06:56 AM
LL Bean
Wheel-Nut
10-26-04, 09:33 AM
I must admit to being a little dissapointed with this thread. Judging by the title, I expected it to feature Sean O' (pictured, at left) and his straight-ballin homies, as they're always "sporting good chains".

Word to Big Bird, yo.

http://photo.thetechzone.com/data/504/6205Icy_Hot_Stuntaz.JPG
I hope Sean doesn't feel obliged to bust a cap in my honky posterior for posting the pic without his permission. ;)

Don't be playa hatin', yo.


:rofl: :rofl: That's exactly how I imagine what he would look like!!
Ankf00
10-26-04, 09:38 AM
so glad I didn't go to cleveland to hang out with gangsta boy's arse. probably would've spent all weekend affixing the latest Folger's can modification system to his exhaust tip
JLMannin
10-26-04, 12:31 PM
. . . . . probably would've spent all weekend affixing the latest Folger's can modification system to his exhaust tip

I hereby nominate this as the "Post of the Day" :rofl:
Sean O'Gorman
10-26-04, 03:50 PM
I must admit to being a little dissapointed with this thread. Judging by the title, I expected it to feature Sean O' (pictured, at left) and his straight-ballin homies, as they're always "sporting good chains".

Word to Big Bird, yo.

http://photo.thetechzone.com/data/504/6205Icy_Hot_Stuntaz.JPG
I hope Sean doesn't feel obliged to bust a cap in my honky posterior for posting the pic without his permission. ;)

Don't be playa hatin', yo.

Dude, if you are going to post a pic like that, at least make it accurate. I booted those other two guys out years ago, Ank and Cork took over their spots. :D With 2 minorities in the group we look much more from the streets, y0!

And besides, this is my newest chain:

http://www.merchdirect.net/x/detail_image.php?imageid=12436

:rofl:


That's exactly how I imagine what he would look like!!

While I'm still laughing my ass off at this thread, I don't get where you got that idea. I dress more conservative than anyone else I know my age, please don't lump me in with those morons. :)


so glad I didn't go to cleveland to hang out with gangsta boy's arse. probably would've spent all weekend affixing the latest Folger's can modification system to his exhaust tip

Weren't you the one who wasn't listening to any of my car suggestions because they weren't flashy enough? Besides, my car has a stock exhaust.
Ankf00
10-26-04, 04:33 PM
Weren't you the one who wasn't listening to any of my car suggestions because they weren't flashy enough? Besides, my car has a stock exhaust.

no, it was because I didn't want a mazda 3 with a folger's can on the back, and we all know you have one, so quit playing dumb :gomer:
Chaos
10-30-04, 04:31 PM
thanx everyone :)

fyi, i have encorporated The Sports Authority/Garts/Sportmart and REI in my assignment...

another question on the way!