The company is renovating and expanding a former Nordstrom location for its first-ever store in Arizona.
The sporting goods chain, known for its supersized stores that combine retail and entertainment, will open a 220,000sq ft location at Macerich’s Chandler Fashion Center, in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler. The two-level store is slated to open in fall 2023.
The new Scheels will combine family-friendly attractions with 75 specialty shops featuring a wide variety of clothing, footwear and home décor. The attractions will include a 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, a wildlife mountain, Fuzziwig’s Candy Shop and a restaurant that will feature interactive arcade games and sports simulators.
“After studying the Phoenix market for several years, we are pleased to announce the first Scheels location is coming to Arizona,” said Steve M. Scheel, CEO, Scheels. “We are thrilled to be part of Chandler Fashion Center and want to thank city leadership and the team at Macerich for help bringing this project to life.”
