Modell’s Sporting Goods, frequently called Modell’s, was founded by Morris Modell in 1889, in Manhattan, New York. Modell’s is the 3rd oldest sporting goods company in America.
Modell’s is still a family-owned business, which today has more than 152 stores, mainly in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The company sells a wide range of sporting apparel, sporting equipment, shoes, hats, and other sports equipment.
The current CEO, Mitchell Modell, was featured on a television episode of Undercover Boss, which aired on November 2, 2012. A lawsuit has since been filed against Modell by their competitor Dick’s Sporting Goods. The lawsuit claims that Modell was using his Undercover Boss disguise to snoop around Dick’s Sporting Goods stores to learn their trade secrets.
Modell’s reported revenue in 2012 of $680 million.
In February 2020 the company announced that it intended to close 24 stores. However, in March 2020, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced that it would liquidate the inventory of its 134 remaining stores. The liquidation began on March 13, 2020, and all stores were closed by the end of August 2020.
The company still maintains an online e-commerce site.
Modell’s maintains a corporate office in New York, New York.
Modell’s Sporting Goods, frequently called Modell’s, was founded by Morris Modell in 1889, in Manhattan, New York. Modell’s is the 3rd oldest sporting goods company in America.
Modell’s is still a family-owned business, which today has more than 152 stores, mainly in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The company sells a wide range of sporting apparel, sporting equipment, shoes, hats, and other sports equipment.
History
The current CEO, Mitchell Modell, was featured on a television episode of Undercover Boss, which aired on November 2, 2012. A lawsuit has since been filed against Modell by their competitor Dick’s Sporting Goods. The lawsuit claims that Modell was using his Undercover Boss disguise to snoop around Dick’s Sporting Goods stores to learn their trade secrets.
Modell’s reported revenue in 2012 of $680 million.
In February 2020 the company announced that it intended to close 24 stores. However, in March 2020, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced that it would liquidate the inventory of its 134 remaining stores. The liquidation began on March 13, 2020, and all stores were closed by the end of August 2020.
The company still maintains an online e-commerce site.
Modell’s maintains a corporate office in New York, New York.
why are you charging my credit card 9.99 per month? i dont use your company any more.
I saw your under cover boss program and all I want to say is that you are loved by everyone that saw you on undercover boss.
Hopefully more bosses get to see this wonderful things you’re doing and learn from you.
Previous comment about sneaker balls and customers with allergies
I frequently shop in the Deptford, NJ store. My visit this week ended very stressfully. I spoke with both the cashier RAY and the Manager TERRI with my concerns as well. Immediately upon approaching the register, my eyes began to burn and my tear ducts exploded. In addition, my nose began to run as well as I felt like my throats was closing. Apparently there is a marketing promotion for SNEAKER BALLS at the register, so there is an open sample on the counter. I know in most cases these are Corporate decisions. I would appreciate more consideration to customers, like myself that may be allergic. I won’t be able to return to Modells, assuming all stores have them. I have been a loyal customer for years! I’m the mother of two sons, and we most recently purchased MANY PHILA EAGLES SUPER BOWL Champion items for family in multiple states. Consider the customer first!
Thank You for your time and attention.
Cordelia Holmes
Hi my name is Jenny Britting I am a mother of four kids and I’m reaching out to you cause I honestly have no where else to turn! I no you helped other family a few years back when they where in need. I really just need a home to raise my baby’s in! I work so hard very day 40 hours a week in a daycare center and I still just can’t make al the bills. He rents around here are so expensive and I’m always late on my rent and I don’t want to be homeless. Please if you can help me! Please all I want is a home to raise my kids in and not have to worry about where am I going to take my kids or if I’m going to lose them!
I am currently living in Washington NJ 07882 please let me no if you can help my family! My phone number is 862-432-XXXXX thank you!
J. L. BRITTING: I read your email. My first question would be of course, where is the father of your child? File a claim against him for child support (You fail to mention) with the DA of your County and go after him for assests or anything else that can help your baby. Next: Where is your family? Why can’t you ask them for help. The problem is once we companies help one person everyone feels that they should help anyone who asks for help. Many corporations, like mine, donate privately to various charities that help people in your situation. There are charities. Finally, you might want to look somewhere else to live. Good luck. AS
Dear Modell’s,
I am a fairly frequent shopper with my family at the Modell’s store at 7201 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD, shopping for shoes with one of my boys. Today I noticed that NONE of the women’s athletic shoes are in boxes for customers to try on, although there are many boxes of men’s and kid’s shoes available. The manager told me that he was directed by the corporate office to NOT put out the women’s shoe boxes, and that this was so women could have “full customer service.” Shame on you. Women’s time is just as valuable as men’s and kid’s, and we do not want to wait for the time lag while someone brings our shoe size out. Please get the women’s shoe boxes back out again.
Sincerely,
Ellen Gadbois
I work with ppl with disabilities and was wonder if you could possibly make a donation to a young adult who has been wanting a pair of Jordan’s sneaker. I ask this because of his disabilities his sneakers are of 2 ( two ) different sizes per foot. He simply can not afford it and was hoping you could find it in your heart to help him. I work at the Are of Dutchess in Lagrange. He is not concerned if it’s the lastest one.
I would appreciate a response
I am a staff member who works with the people with disabilities.
Thank you in advance
Rosemarie vaillancourt
347-341-XXXXX
To whom it may concern or new products manager I have been trying to reach out to new products manager and the CEO Mitchell modell about submitting my invention back weight supporting harness belt holder for men women and young adults add any amount of weights you can handle locking into place for safety and secure strapped onto your back adjust height and adjust padded shoulder straps strapped and buckle belt than you start squatting up and down bending sideways building muscles upper and lower body parts and all over I have prototype and instructions how to use provisional patent granted I am looking for model’s sporting goods company and outlets to acceptance and manufacturing and distribution to all Modell’s sporting goods companies and outlets around the United States back weight supporting harness belt holder for men women and young adults could be used in the office gyms health clubs schools colleges and hospitals and physical therapy centers and rehabilitations centers all over waiting to hear back from you concerning my invention thank you for your help and support sincerely yours Terry Xanthos