Scheels will officially open a 300,000-plus square-foot store in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in the Spring of 2028. The location will be the retailer’s second in Oklahoma, joining Tulsa, where Scheels opened its first store last year. The store will be built within a new mixed-use development on the north side of the city.
Located between Kilpatrick Turnpike and NW 150th on the west side of Highway 74/Portland Avenue, Scheels reported the store will bring over 500 new jobs to the region.
“On behalf of more than 4,000-plus employee-owners, we could not be more excited to bring a second Scheels to Oklahoma,” said Scheels CEO Matt Hanson. “We look forward to collaborating with city leadership, Hogan Property Company and Stellar Development, and becoming a meaningful part of the OKC community — supporting local causes, creating new career opportunities and delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. Our goal is simple: to be the best retailer in the eyes of our customers, associates and business partners.”
Scheels is asking for $8 million in incentives to help open the store and the Oklahoma City Council is scheduled to vote on whether to approve the request on today, August 12, according to local reports.
The city’s Economic Development Trust unanimously approved an $8 million funding agreement to support the development of the store, pending approval.
“Oklahoma is open for business, and we’re thrilled to welcome Scheels to its new home in Oklahoma City,” said Governor Kevin Stitt. “This world-class development is another sign that Oklahoma is one of the most business-friendly states in the country. We’re seeing incredible job growth, record capital investment, and companies choosing Oklahoma because they know we get the government out of the way and let businesses thrive.”
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