Leading sporting goods retailers in Canada by number of outlets 2021

Sport Chek was the leading sporting goods retailer in Canada as of April 2021 in terms of number of stores, with roughly 190 outlets across the country. Foot Locker and Sports Experts ranked second and third, with about 150 and 100 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. Retail sales of the sporting goods equipment industry in Canada have increased considerably, from about 4.6 billion Canadian dollars in 2013 to more than 6.6 billion Canadian dollars in 2020.

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, making it by far the country's most popular brand. Some of the most important things consumers consider before buying athletic apparel and sportswear included comfort, price, and quality. Less than five percent of consumers in Canada stated that the brand was a leading purchase influence.