Now convinced that Sportsman/s is going under in Vancouver

Sun195 · Mar 9, 2009

Spray-n-pray said:
Also, the handgun wall was a joke. I counted 15 total auto pistols, and 6 of those were Ruger mkIII style 22lr pistols. Just a whole lot of bare space. Now where will I get my fix?

That's too bad - I always liked their "wall-o-guns".

Bend · Mar 9, 2009

PlayboyPenguin said:
After going to Sportsman's yesterday, I am now convinced that location is going out of business. They were down to a skeleton staff, the workers were pretty disgruntled, and the shelves are completely bare in the hunting department. One of the employees even had his kid with him as he was working. I overheard him say to another person "What are they going to do? Fire me?"

The latest-

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Sportsman's Warehouse to Close 23 Stores

Posted: March 9, 2009 03:15 PM PDT

Sportsman's Warehouse to Close 23 Stores

Newschannel 6 has learned this evening that Sportsman's Warehouse may be closing its Pocatello store, along with 22 other stores nationwide in the near future. Sources close to the retail chain say there have been several meetings Monday with the corporate office that have laid out the details of the possible closures.

We have also learned the retail chain is hoping to attract one or more investors in the next 48 hours that could contribute sufficient funds to keep 11 stores up and running, including the one in Pocatello; however, we do not have any idea how big that investment would have to be.

We have also learned that the Pocatello store would be one of five that would re-open in the future if possible.

To recap, according to sources close to Sportsman's Warehouse, there have been several meetings with the corporate office Monday discussing the potential closure.

Idaho Falls and Twin Falls stores will remain open.

Sources have also confirmed for us that 29 stores will remain open under the Sportsman's Warehouse name while 15 other stores will be purchased by a Canadian company called UFA. Those store will continue to operate but under a new name.

Obviously, there is still a lot of information we don't know yet. We will continue to look into this and report any changes as we get them.

korntera · Mar 9, 2009

I just stopped by clackamas sportsmens today, 4 pistols in the case, maybe 15 on the wall, the only handgun ammo they had was 44s&w(why have i not heard of this before) and 9mm.

Mainsail · Mar 10, 2009

From their website:

News
March 10, 2009

Stuart Utgaard, the Chairman and CEO of Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, today announced that the company is taking two major actions to improve liquidity.

1. 23 stores are being liquidated to reduce bank debt. .
• Aurora, CO
• Coon Rapids, MN
• DePere, WI
• Henderson, NV
• Lafayette, IN
• Las Cruces, NM
• Las Vegas, NV
• Legacy, TX
• Memphis, TN
• Nampa, ID
• New Berlin, WI
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Pocatello, ID
• Roanoke, VA
• Rogers, AR
• Round Rock, TX
• St. Cloud, MN
• Sioux Falls, SD
• Southaven, MS
• Visalia, CA
• Wichita, KS
• Woodbury, MN

2. 15 stores are being sold to UFA Co-op.
• Bend, OR
• Bozeman, MT
• Burlington, WA
• Coeur d'Alene, ID
• Fargo, ND
• Federal Way, WA
• Helena, MT
• Kennewick, WA
• Lacey, WA
• Missoula, MT
• Portland, OR
• Salem, OR
• Silverdale, WA
• Spokane, WA
• Vancouver, WA

It is hoped that these actions will enable the firm to go forward as a viable entity with approximately 2,300 employees. Sportsman's Warehouse is a leading outdoor retailer of sporting goods headquartered in Midvale, Utah.

About Sportsmans' Warehouse

Our simple mission is to live up to our reputation as the "Great Indoors for those who love the Great Outdoors™". Sportsman's Warehouse was founded under the idea of serving the outdoor enthusiast exclusively. That's why you'll find everything you're looking for right here under one roof. Whether it's for fishing, hunting, camping or any other outdoor pursuit, we've got it all.

But more than just top name brand products, Sportsman's Warehouse is known for our expert and knowledgeable staff. We are an organization of hunters, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts—a proud part of America's outdoor traditions. Our employees not only have a passion for the great outdoors but they also offer intimate knowledge of products and the local know-how to help make your outdoor pursuits more successful and enjoyable.

Stu Utgaard

About UFA Co-operative Limited

UFA Co-operative Limited is one of Alberta's most dynamic enterprises. Canada's largest re-seller of diesel products serves rural communities throughout Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan with a construction division and an unmatched network of retail stores and petroleum outlets. With more than $1.8 billion in annual revenues and 120,000 active members, UFA is one of Canada's most successful co-operatives.