Sun & Ski Sports
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Barry Goldware |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 31 (2022) |
Area served | United States |
Key people |
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| Products | Sporting Goods and Outdoor Gear |
| Parent | Retail Concepts, Inc. |
| Website | www |
Sun & Ski Sports is a United States–based specialty sporting goods retail company headquartered in Stafford, Texas. Established in 1980, Sun & Ski Sports has 32 stores across 12 American states. They offer a wide variety of products but specialize in skiing, snowboarding, cycling, hiking, running gear, and watersports.[1]
History
Sun & Ski Sports started as Tennis and Ski Warehouse in the Midwest United States by Barry Goldware.
In 2012, Sun & Ski Sports changed ownership. Frank Stanley and Steve Rath both became Co-CEO's, while Karl Salz joined as president.[2]
In 2020, leadership decided to give an "appreciation bonus" for all of its corporate, distribution center, and retail store employees in recognition of their work during the COVID 19 pandemic.[3]
Locations
As of 2022, Sun & Ski Sports operates out of 32 locations across the United States.[3][4] Their headquarters is in Stafford, Texas, right outside of Houston. In Texas, they have locations in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, McAllen, and San Antonio.
Outside of Texas, Sun & Ski Sports has locations in California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Arizona,[5] and Virginia. Some locations, such as California, Colorado, and Utah, are situated near mountain resorts.[6]
Products
The retailer offers gear – including apparel, footwear, electronic equipment and more – for the following categories:snow sports, water sports, running, cycling, and hiking.[7][8]
Sun & Ski Sports carries a wide range of products from apparel, footwear, accessories, and technical gear such as skis, snowboards, and bikes. They offer brands such as Patagonia, Columbia, The North Face, Spyder, Cannondale, Burton, Rossignol, Salomon, Hoka, On, Garmin, Billabong, and more.
References
- ^ "About Us". www.sunandski.com. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "Sun & Ski Sports Promotes Karl Salz To President And Chief Operating Officer | SGB Media Online". sgbonline.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ a b "Sun & Ski Sports gives employees a 2020 pandemic bonus". Bicycle Retailer and Industry News. January 22, 2021.
- ^ "Sun & Ski Store Locations". www.sunandski.com. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "Sun & Ski Sports Announces Opening Of 32nd Store In Phoenix/Paradise Valley, AZ". www.snowindustrynews.com. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ Miller, Scott (2016-12-14). "Sun & Ski Sports explores new terrain in Avon". Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ "About | EcomJournal.com". www.ecomjournal.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-28.
- ^ "Snowboard Shop Services at Sun & Ski". www.sunandski.com. Retrieved 2022-01-18.