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Sport Chek was the leading sporting goods retailer in Canada as of April 2020 in terms of number of stores, with 192 outlets across the country. Foot Locker and Sports Experts ranked in second and third places, with 148 and 101 stores operating nationwide respectively.
Sporting goods in Canada
Like many other nations, Canadians enjoy a number of different sports, including ice hockey and lacrosse, the country’s official winter and summer games. The retail sales of the sporting goods industry have consistently increased since 2010 to reach around 5.32 billion Canadian dollars in 2019.
Apparel brand preferences
When it comes to choosing which brand of athletic apparel and sportswear to purchase, there is a clear winner: around a quarter of Canadians claimed Nike to be their favorite sporting apparel brand in a recent survey. However, the most important things which consumers consider before buying athletic apparel and sportswear were comfort, price and quality. Just over five percent of survey respondents stated that brand was a leading purchase influence.
Sporting goods in Canada
Like many other nations, Canadians enjoy a number of different sports, including ice hockey and lacrosse, the country’s official winter and summer games. The retail sales of the sporting goods industry have consistently increased since 2010 to reach around 5.32 billion Canadian dollars in 2019.
Apparel brand preferences
When it comes to choosing which brand of athletic apparel and sportswear to purchase, there is a clear winner: around a quarter of Canadians claimed Nike to be their favorite sporting apparel brand in a recent survey. However, the most important things which consumers consider before buying athletic apparel and sportswear were comfort, price and quality. Just over five percent of survey respondents stated that brand was a leading purchase influence.
