Sporting Goods & Outdoors

Sport Chalet

La Cañada Flintridge, CA, United States
Founded 1959
1,200 Employees

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Sport Chalet was a well-known sporting goods retailer that began in 1959, founded by Norbert Olberz in La Cañada Flintridge, California. The company built its reputation on large-format stores and a broad selection of equipment for both mainstream and specialty sports, including scuba diving and mountaineering. Over the years, Sport Chalet expanded its presence across the West Coast, operating more than 50 stores at its peak, with locations in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah.

A significant moment in the company’s history came in 2014, when Sport Chalet was acquired by Vestis Retail Group. This acquisition was part of a larger effort to consolidate several regional sporting goods chains. Despite its strong regional identity and loyal customer base, Sport Chalet faced increasing competition from national retailers and online platforms. In April 2016, Vestis Retail Group announced the closure of all Sport Chalet stores, citing financial challenges and unsustainable debt. By the end of that month, the brand had ceased all retail and online operations.

As of April 2016, Sport Chalet no longer operated any stores and the company’s assets were absorbed by its parent, which itself subsequently filed for bankruptcy. The brand’s legacy is reflected in the substantial retail footprints it left behind, many of which are located in established suburban trade areas and feature infrastructure suited for specialty retail or fitness uses. These former locations continue to represent opportunities for commercial real estate professionals seeking large-format spaces with proven traffic and visibility. While Sport Chalet’s corporate and social media presence is inactive, its impact remains visible in the West Coast retail landscape.

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Headquarters Location One Sport Chalet Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
United States
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Sporting Goods & Outdoors

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Vestis Retail Group

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