tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post4267503237186195714..comments2024-03-29T00:18:53.002-04:00Comments on Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta: Sports Authority No Longer THE Sports Authority? .Atlantan99http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-72421789070696616182016-02-09T20:30:12.802-05:002016-02-09T20:30:12.802-05:00I actually had no idea Sports Authority was still ...I actually had no idea Sports Authority was still around which I think says it all. Furban8https://www.blogger.com/profile/16350658030694866749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-86185983521369242462016-02-09T19:06:21.667-05:002016-02-09T19:06:21.667-05:00The last few times I went to the SA in Buckhead th...The last few times I went to the SA in Buckhead the place was badly understaffed compared to the way I remember it a few years ago. I rarely got any answer other than "I don't know" to any question. These weren't crazy questions either. Just whether they carried a certain thing or where something was in the store or the relative merits of one brand versus another. Nor was the "I don't know" generally followed up with an offer to find out. The one person I saw on the sales floor the last time I was there looked away and headed off in another direction as soon as I made eye contact with him, lest I ask him a question. Dick's isn't really much better in that regard, though. They're obviously not willing to spend the money to adequately staff that huge store.<br /><br />Workout attire and exercise equipment are things I'd rather not buy online because they need to be tried on, picked up and handled before buying, not to mention that the shipping charge on something like a medicine ball or a kettlebell is downright comical. The big box sporting goods stores have less competition than ever as other chains have gone out of business or closed stores, but they seem determined to send themselves down the same road as City Sports.396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-29219849624686006982016-02-09T14:31:07.684-05:002016-02-09T14:31:07.684-05:00I've gone to the SA in Cumberland a good bit a...I've gone to the SA in Cumberland a good bit as some specialized gear you can't buy without a good, long eye-ball and the stock was always pretty deep and wide. But everything else was weak -- staffing, check out, only OK prices etc. That location however may well survive just based on its proximity to the new Bravesworld. Provided rents are not hiked thru the roof for so-so space.jeff a. taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318074644131544308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-80473928064651000082016-02-09T09:20:54.888-05:002016-02-09T09:20:54.888-05:00it would have served then well if they had employe...it would have served then well if they had employees that where knowledgeable and at least tried to help you with your shopping needs. Most times I have gone in the Northlake location, the employees would barely raise their head and grunt...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-70491429877345861152016-02-09T00:50:24.223-05:002016-02-09T00:50:24.223-05:00I think they will close the Northlake location. I ...I think they will close the Northlake location. I stopped shopping there years ago. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-60788777128217342122016-02-08T21:27:59.208-05:002016-02-08T21:27:59.208-05:00I remember when Sports Authority took over and reb...I remember when Sports Authority took over and rebranded several Sportstown locations in the Atlanta area when that chain went bankrupt in the mid-90s. I actually preferred Sportstown to Sports Authority when it came to camping equipment (I just couldn't afford to buy all of my camping equipment at REI.). I remember when Gander Mountain and Cabela's were more or less regional outdoors chains out in the Midwest and most folks ordered from them via mail order. <br /><br />The Sports Authority location near me closed at some point last year with nary a peep about it closing. It was a pretty crappy store and had been for the last 5-7 years it was open. <br /><br /> vespajethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058640011590681625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-78879902560171317902016-02-08T17:20:49.267-05:002016-02-08T17:20:49.267-05:00I live closest to Academy Sports and don't lik...I live closest to Academy Sports and don't like them for clothing and shoes. Their selection is the near the bottom in the lines that they carry. I go to Sports Authority, then Dick's for the best selection in (sports) clothing and shoes. I get that brick and mortar stores are losing favor but clothing and shoes are things I must see and try on before I buy. If the store doesn't have my size then I order online. Really hate that Sports Authority is probably closing but agree some of these stores are so dirty, unorganized and under merchandised its like they are telling their customers they have been telling their customers goodbye for a while now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-2606550625623018002016-02-08T16:53:03.558-05:002016-02-08T16:53:03.558-05:00All these category killer stores are on the bleak ...All these category killer stores are on the bleak of extinction. I was in an Office Depot store on Sunday and it was so dirty and run down. I hope I was able to help them with my $1.35 purchase of a box. Same with Toys R US they are so dirty and neglected. Sports Authority, Petco, petsmart are all in the same boat sadly.ImAndynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-86946672152581146382016-02-08T15:51:48.278-05:002016-02-08T15:51:48.278-05:00I too liked the Galyan’s in Buckhead, but never re...I too liked the Galyan’s in Buckhead, but never really went much after the ownership change. I did shop at Sports Authority for a time, but they seemed to become very “run down” looking and the mix of merchandise/service seemed to slip. Recently I’ve been shopping at Academy Sports and have been very pleased with the overall experience. Hamnoreply@blogger.com