Hi all. It is my dream to open a running store, and I'd be interested in knowing if anyone lives in a town or region that could use a running store. The area in which I live is flooded with stores, and I'd like to find a place with a growing running community and a need for a new or additional store. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
Roanoke Va. All we have is a sub-standard fleet feet. Running is growing here.
You need to focus on adventure stuff. Think tough mudders, warrior dashes etc. Anything that lets running look less like a little sissy sport.
Also, focus on collector items, shoes like the Air Jordan limited editions etc.
Good luck.
May I say congratulations to you sir: your trolling level has increased to lvl 12. Keep it up and you might be as prolific as the430miler
China. Seriously.
i agree with xfit_guy. you should have a section of the store covered with kettle bells and board shorts with posters about eating paleo.
Retro Jordans are limited Nike launches through select vendors. Nike isn't going to release any Retros to some small independent running store.
Thanks all for the info and ideas!
CJK wrote:
Thanks all for the info and ideas!
you're welcome - I am here to help
VAruns wrote:
Roanoke Va. All we have is a sub-standard fleet feet. Running is growing here.
I've actually been in that store when traveling to Roanoke for a marathon. I thought it was pretty nice...what was "sub-standard" about it?
I own three successful stores. If you have any questions, you can email me if you like at mike@kindrunner.com