Welcome to this site. Tell us more. How long have been wanting to open a soccer specific retail store??
It would also be good IF YOU KNEW HOW TO SPELL "Socer". Maybe good advertising??
How soon do you plan on opening this soccer store?? What is your background?? Do you have the FUNDS??
Do you have a business NAME??, An Accountant and a Lawyer?? How about LOCATION??
You also need a Business and Marketing Plan.
Good luck, LUCKIEST

While large chains (like Footlocker) have their own buyers, a small start-up like yours would purchase Adidas products from an authorized wholesale distributor (middleman). These distributors have specific quotas, and must accept a certain amount of "dog" product (undesirable, won't sell) from the manufacturer in order to get the hot product that will sell with a high profit margin. In turn, you are going to have to accept and stock product that you don't really want in order to get enough of the product that you do really want (that's why there's always an amply supply cheap shoes in sporting goods stores).

That's just ONE example of the many cost challenges you have to understand and factor in to your business plan (I have a sporting goods manufacturer and several retailers as clients). You also have all the normal things like buying/leasing retail space, paying your utility bills and insurance, advertising, meeting an employee payroll, etc.

As others have already advised, you want to start by working on your business plan. If you discover that you don't have enough merchandising or retail knowledge to complete the plan, my suggestion would be to take a part time job with a sports equipment retailer for awhile, so you can learn all the ins and outs of the business at someone else's expense rather than your own. Having first-hand experience in a that type of retail operation will also increase your chances of finding lenders or investors who will back you you're ready to open your own shop.

Hope this helps. Best wishes.

It sounds like you have an idea but for now that is it. Which is great! Because, where you put two bricks together, there it begins. The business plan is a must. Have you any contacts in the retail industry currently that you may speak with? A friend or associate in which you may discuss your idea and who has some experience and advice? In addition, having a small business accountant is a must, I might suggest one whose focus is soley on the small business say those with 10 or less employees they can work with you on your projections and keep it real. Before you do anything you need to conduct more research, like, the area in which you wish to open your business -- is there a need, what kind of advertising do you have in mind, etc.. Talk with and research as much as possible first. The web is a great place but there is so much inforamtion it can be overwhelming so take your time and try to break it down and tackle one thing at a time to avoid getting discouraged and overwhelmed.