Scheels

Scheels is a privately held, employee-owned sporting goods and entertainment retailer headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. Established in 1902 by Frederick A. Scheel as a hardware store in Sabin, Minnesota, the company has evolved into a leading destination for sports enthusiasts and outdoor explorers.

Over the years, Scheels has expanded its offerings to include a vast array of sporting goods, apparel, footwear, and home décor, catering to a diverse customer base.

Company Size and Workforce

The company employs over 11,000 associates, emphasizing a commitment to community engagement and exceptional customer service.

Scheels continues to expand its presence, offering a dynamic and comprehensive shopping experience across the United States.

Store Locations and Size

Scheels operates 34 stores across 16 U.S. states:

• North Dakota
• Minnesota
• Iowa
• South Dakota
• Montana
• Wisconsin
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• Illinois
• Utah
• Kansas
• Colorado
• Texas
• Arizona
• Idaho
• Oklahoma

Each location provides a unique, immersive shopping experience featuring a wide selection of products from top brands.

The Scheels store in The Colony, Texas, is notable as the world's largest sporting goods store, with 331,000 square feet of retail space.

Family-Friendly Attractions

Stores offer various family-friendly attractions, including:

• 65-foot Ferris wheels
• 16,000-gallon saltwater aquariums housing over 600 fish
• Wildlife mountains
• Interactive arcade games
• Sports simulators
• Specialty candy shops

The Chandler, Arizona, location features both a 65-foot Ferris wheel and a large saltwater aquarium with over 600 fish.

Exclusive Brands

Scheels is also known for its exclusive Scheels Outfitters brand, offering premium gear for fishing, hunting, and shooting.

This brand is designed by field experts specifically to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts.

Locations

Scheels has locations in the following areas:

• Billings Metropolitan Area, MT, USA
• Kansas City, MO, USA
• Bismarck, ND, USA
• Missoula, MT, USA
• The Colony, TX, USA
• Billings, MT, USA
• Minneapolis, MN, USA
• Rochester, MN, USA
• Des Moines, IA, USA