The Sports Authority, Inc. · Englewood, CO United States
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Are you gonna argue with The Sports Authority? Now get in there and buy a StairMaster ... or some cleats ... or a basketball! The #1 US sporting goods chain (with more than 450 stores in 45 states), The Sports Authority sells sports equipment, general merchandise, shoes, bikes, and apparel, with a focus on premium brands. It also has an online store. The company's 2003 merger with Gart Sports (owner of the Sportmart and Oshman's chains) marked a major consolidation in the sporting goods retail industry with the merged company coming out on top. Senior managers of The Sports Authority together with an investor group led by Leonard Green & Partners took the company private in 2006. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key The Sports Authority, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $2,980.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 15,825 |
The Sports Authority, Inc. Executives
6 executives listed for The Sports Authority, Inc.'s Englewood, CO location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | John Morton | Network |
| CFO, Chief Administrative Officer, and Treasurer | Thomas Hendrickson | Network |
| EVP and COO | Greg Waters | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for The Sports Authority, Inc.
Demand is driven by fashion and demographics. The profitability of individual companies depends on their ability to design and market attractive shoe models. Big companies have economies of scale in distribution and marketing. Small companies can compete successfully through superior design or marketing. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top The Sports Authority, Inc. Competitors
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