Canadian sporting goods and outdoor retailers invested in stores, inventory and service during Q3 2026 as results varied sharply. SportChek, Sports Experts, MEC and Arc'teryx pursued different formats, while weaker results at lululemon and Columbia underlined the challenge of converting participation into spending.
The popular Canadian brand is picking up the pace of opening stores in North America, after also opening 10 locations this year while innovating with its in-store repair concept.
The unique concept store is the second in the country to feature the ReBIRD repair service, and has unique elements not found in other locations in Canada.
The Canadian technical high-performance apparel and equipment brand has introduced an on-site repair and assessment component to its newest store, and will roll out future locations as part of the retailer’s ongoing expansion.
Other news: Bayview Village goes virtual for the holiday season, Arc'teryx launches first Icon store in the US, Bluebird Self Storage expands within Ontario.
The Canadian outdoor clothing and sporting goods brand will open a particularly unique new location this spring, as it expands its operations both domestically as well as globally.