21 Sports Retail Innovations

From Female-Only Sneaker Shops to Bike Factory Cafes

— June 23, 2015 — Business
These sports retail innovations range from female-only sneaker shops to bike factory cafes that make one's shopping experience more worthwhile and memorable. The rising popularity of communal fitness establishments -- female-only sneaker shops, branded running clubs and workout cafes -- has lead athletic retailers to market to their fans in a more social way.

Whether opening floating gyms, sneaker pop-ups or hosting their very own women's 15K race, sportswear giant Nike knows how to appeal to millennials. The brand has established a communal connection with target consumers and proves that social events are likely to entice this elusive demographic.

Other standouts include niche dual-purpose businesses like cycling-focused retail shops that feature built-in bars or cafes. These businesses connect individuals with similar interests and are a great way for urban dwellers to network and meet like-minded friends.
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Interactive Sports Stores
Interactive Sports Stores
This Sport Chek Sports Flagship Store Makes Shopping More Personal
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Interactive Golf Stores
Interactive Golf Stores
The PGA TOUR Superstore Gives Shoppers an Interactive Golfing Experience
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18
Sporty Rooftop Shops
Sporty Rooftop Shops
The Nike Miami Store Will Boast an Outdoor Track and Basketball Court
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Chain-Clad Retail Concepts
Chain-Clad Retail Concepts
Meet Brand Enthusiasts at The Puma Social Club
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Sports Bra Pop-Ups
Sports Bra Pop-Ups
The 548 Richmond NTC Shop Showcases the Revolutionary Nike Pro Rival Bra
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15
Shoe Box Structures (UPDATE)
Shoe Box Structures (UPDATE)
This Adidas Pop Up Shop Showed Off Its Stan Smith Collection
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Nationally Inspired Storefronts
Nationally Inspired Storefronts
Lululemon Edmonton Location Celebrates Canadian Values in Symbols
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Experimentally Colorful Pop-Up Shops
Experimentally Colorful Pop-Up Shops
This Pantone Colorwear Pop-Up Shop is Experimentally Genius
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Cycling Culture Hubs
Cycling Culture Hubs
The Brompton Bike Cafe Recently Opened in Brooklyn
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Virtual Customization Kiosks
Virtual Customization Kiosks
Foot Locker Introduces an Interactive Shoe Customization Service
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Logo-Mimicking Displays
Logo-Mimicking Displays
The Adidas Harvey Nichols Pop-Up Boasts a Locker Room Set-up
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Cobranded World Cup Pop-Ups
Cobranded World Cup Pop-Ups
The Nike World Cup Pop-Up Shop Celebrates the Women's Tournament
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Interactive Footwear Displays
Interactive Footwear Displays
Munich Sports' Interactive Displays Use RFID Technology
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Female-Only Sneaker Shops
Female-Only Sneaker Shops
Naked Copenhagen Exclusively Sells Women's Athletic Footwear
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Shopping Mall Fitness Facilities
Shopping Mall Fitness Facilities
The Top of Morinomiya Q's Mall Boasts a Runnable Track
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Bike Factory Cafes
Bike Factory Cafes
Heritage Bicycles in Chicago is Part Bike Shop and Part Coffeeshop
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Floating Fitness Studios
Floating Fitness Studios
The Nike Crystal Coliseum was a Pop-Up for Training Classes
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Website-Inspired Stores
Website-Inspired Stores
Web-Enabled Retail Displays Update Constantly with Online Content
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Disappearing Floor Stunts
Disappearing Floor Stunts
This 'The North Face' Stunt Gave Shoppers Quite a Scare
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Automated Footwear Displays
Automated Footwear Displays
This Kid's Shoe Store Features an Interactive Retail Display
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