Our product mix includes athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as a broad selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf,winter and summer recreation and roller sports.
Who started big 5?
Big 5 Founded in 1955 Liff and Robert W. Miller, father of current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steven G. Miller. The Company originally operated five stores in downtown Los Angeles, Burbank, Inglewood, Glendale, and San Jose, California under the trade name "Big 5 Stores."
Who is the CEO of Big 5?
Steven G Miller2000–
How many employees does Big 5 Sporting Goods have?
9,500
Are Big 5 stores closing?
For the fiscal 2020 full year, the Company does not currently anticipate opening any new stores and expects to permanently close approximately five stores, including the three stores closed during the first quarter, all of which were previously selected for closure prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.May 27, 2020
How many Big 5 locations are there?
420
How many Big 5 stores are there in the US?
Big 5 Sporting Goods is a sporting goods retailer headquartered in El Segundo, California with 434 stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Steven G. Miller is the chairman, president, and CEO.
Why is it called Big 5?
The term “Big Five” originally referred to the difficulty in hunting the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo. These five large African mammal species were known to be dangerous and it was considered a feat by trophy hunters to bring them home.May 16, 2010
How many Big 5 stores are there in California?
Type publicly owned corporation
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Headquarters El Segundo, CA, California , United States
Number of locations 420
Key people Steven G. Miller (CEO)
Revenue US$1.02 billion (FY 2016)
Does Big 5 still exist?
Big 5 Sporting Goods is one of America's top retailers of name brand sporting goods and accessories. As of July 4, 2021, Big 5 had 429 locations spread throughout 11 western states and you can find a convenient location near you using our Store Locator.
What does the 5 stand for in Big 5?
The name Big 5 is derived from the first five stores that were opened in California. Sportswest and Sportsland were acquired from Pay 'n Save in May 1988.