Sun & Ski Sports: Connecting Online Shoppers to the Slopes with Locally
Sun & Ski Sports has long been a trusted outfitter for people who live for the outdoors. With over 30 locations across the U.S., they specialize in gear for skiing, snowboarding, cycling, running, and more, making them a go-to retailer for adventure seekers year-round. Whether you’re gearing up for powder days in Colorado, family trips to Vermont, or everyday training runs in Texas, Sun & Ski Sports has built its reputation on delivering expert service and premium gear to local communities.
Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company has expanded to serve both seasonal mountain towns and year-round urban markets. Today, Sun & Ski Sports maintains a vibrant presence in-store, online, and across social media, where shoppers can follow their latest product drops and seasonal events on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Products and Brands for Every Season
As its name suggests, Sun & Ski Sports bridges both summer and winter outdoor lifestyles. Shoppers will find leading ski and snowboard brands like Salomon, Rossignol, and Burton alongside year-round favorites such as CamelBak, Dakine, Kavu, SE Bikes, and The North Face. Their mix of technical gear, apparel, and accessories makes them a specialty retailer that appeals to both seasoned athletes and families heading out for their first ski trip.
Leaning into Online-to-Offline with PushCart
This winter, Sun & Ski Sports is taking their online-to-offline strategy even further by adopting Locally’s PushCart tool. PushCart enables retailers to process Locally-powered transactions directly within their own internal systems, creating a seamless experience for both shoppers and staff. For ski season, this means that a customer browsing a new pair of skis online can not only see where it’s in stock nearby but also complete the purchase for in-store pickup or same-day fulfillment—without friction.
It’s exactly the type of innovation shoppers are demanding. According to Google, 76% of people who search on their smartphones for something nearby visit a store within a day, and 28% of those searches result in a purchase. Locally’s blog on online-to-offline shopping highlights how meeting shoppers in their moment of intent helps retailers win more often. By integrating PushCart, Sun & Ski Sports is proving their commitment to connecting digital convenience with the human touch of specialty retail.
Locally’s Excitement
Scott Albright, VP of Retail at Locally, shared:
“We’re thrilled to see Sun & Ski Sports using PushCart to power their online-to-offline journey. Their stores have always been known for exceptional service and product expertise, and now, with the ability to process Locally transactions inside their systems, they’re creating an even smoother path for shoppers to find and buy what they need locally. It’s a big win for customers and for the communities Sun & Ski serves.”
A Model for Brands Everywhere
Sun & Ski Sports is showing how specialty retailers can thrive by pairing local expertise with digital-first convenience. For brands, it’s a reminder of the importance of empowering your retail partners with the right tools. Locally makes it easy to support dealers like Sun & Ski Sports through solutions such as Store Locator, Product Locator, and PushCart.
If you’re a brand looking to strengthen your retail network and drive more local sales, now is the time to learn more about how Locally can help.
