skateshop

Sells decks, trucks

A skateshop is a retail store specializing in skateboards, skateboarding equipment, and related apparel.

Beyond selling decks, trucks, wheels, and shoes, skateshops often serve as community hubs for local skaters: The skateshop sponsors our team.

Also spelled as two words: skate shop.

retail

decks

Ship platforms or cards

grip tape · hardware · completes · counter · display · register · bushings · risers · wax · tools

business

owner

Holder of title

consignment · online sales · brick-and-mortar · overhead · suppliers · brands · inventory management · margins · competition · rent

culture

local

Of this area

  • sceneDramatic unit or locale
  • sponsoredFinancially supported an endeavor
  • zinesAmateur self-published booklets

flyers · community · hangout · crew · sessions · demos · brand loyalty · authenticity · underground · independent

location

strip mall

Row of adjacent storefronts

plaza · storefront · neighborhood · parking lot · curb · sidewalk · urban · street level · signage · window display

Opposites
retail specialization

skateshopbike shop

Retail outlet for bicycles

surf shop · ski shop

cultural stance

skateshopdepartment store

Large multi-section retail establishment

cultural positioning

skateshopBrooks Brothers

Heritage American clothier

Family

skate, shop, skates, skated, skating, skater, skaters, shops, shopped

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G