Rally House in store milestone; 'just getting started'

Licensed sports merchandise and gifts retailer Rally House continues to expand its store footprint.

Following recent openings in Philadelphia, Louisville, West Virginia, and Chicago, as well as its first New York State opening, in Buffalo, the family-owned company has hit 200 locations nationwide. Rally House opened more than 100 of its 200 stores in a two-year span.

Now operating in 19 states, Rally House says it has no plans slowing down after hitting the 200-store mark. Expansions planned throughout the year will continue in existing markets, along with new major markets like Denver, Houston, Milwaukee and Minneapolis.

“It is an incredible thing to be a part of," said Rally House VP of marketing strategy Aaron Johnson. "Since our first store in 1989, we've stayed true to our mission of providing locally inspired merchandise and gifts. No two stores are alike, which creates a catered shopping experience and product selection that is specific to each community we are in. And the amazing thing is, we are just getting started!"

Rally House began its 2024 expansion with the opening of a store at Montgomery Plaza in Forth Worth, Tex. Other new locations include Gateway Mall, Lincoln, Neb.; Spring Meadows, Ohio; Marketplace at Four Corners,Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Pleasant Run Towne Crossing, Cedar Hill, Tex., and Gloucester Premium Outlets, Blackwood, N.J. 

Rally House has achieved several partnerships while growing its footprint. They have been recognized as the NFL Retailer of the Year, tallied several Collegiate Licensing Company Impact awards, became the official retailer of Kansas State Athletics and the official online retailer of University of Cincinnati Athletics.

Headquartered in Lenexa, Kas., Rally House specializes in apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS teams as well as locally-inspired items.