cowing robards, inc. has been a leader in sports equipment, interior design, formal wear, and marketing solutions for over 125 years., in 1872 cowing robards was established by john b. cowing, oscar robards, and george robards. since opening, the store has transformed over the years to meet the needs in a variety of areas. change is something that is sometimes embraced, but often rejected. for us, change is what its all about.