pickleball

Q2 2026 Sporting Goods & Outdoor: Participation and Experience Reshape Growth

Craig Patterson -
Canadian sporting goods and outdoor retailers are using experiential retail, community engagement, selective expansion, and participation-driven categories to deepen customer relationships and capture demand.

Pickleplex plans to double footprint by end of year

Mario Toneguzzi -
Very strong, consistent demand for high-quality indoor and outdoor racquet sport experiences.

Pickleball returns to The Well in the heart of downtown Toronto

Mario Toneguzzi -
Reinforcing The Well as a dynamic lifestyle destination that seamlessly blends retail, wellness, and community. 

Fairgrounds Secures Series A Funding to Drive National Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Fairgrounds lands Series A funding led by Back Forty to expand its design-led pickleball and padel clubs across Canada starting Fall 2025.

Paddle & Pickle Expands Pickleball Retail in Quebec

Craig Patterson -
Paddle & Pickle in Bromont, Quebec is redefining specialty retail, blending pickleball equipment sales with community engagement and Canadian manufacturing ambitions.

Fairgrounds to open flagship Toronto racket sports club, plans national expansion in 2025 (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Leaside Fairgrounds flagship will include 13 pickleball courts, four padel courts, a full food and beverage program, a sauna, curated pro shop, change rooms, and more.

Pickleplex Social Club expands into British Columbia with Master Franchise Agreement

Mario Toneguzzi -
The first Pickleplex Social Club locations in British Columbia are set to open in the coming months, with plans for additional expansion in the works.

Pickleplex Social Club announces national expansion plan for 2025, opening 23 locations across Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
With the expansion of 23 locations planned for 2025, Pickleplex Social Club is set to play a major role in shaping the future of pickleball in Canada.
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