When they close stores they may be moving stock from the closed stores to the ones they are keeping open. They probably aren’t reordering from suppliers until they know what they have in other stores. Hopefully they get on with it.
Has anyone done business with the Canadian company who is buying some of the stores? from there vision mission statement it looks like were geting ourselves a feed store
Vision
UFA is a thriving and progressive co-operative with a passion for agriculture and an affinity for rural life. We are committed to being a market-driven organization that is recognized as the leading provider of quality products, services and solutions that support agriculture and serve the rural community.
Mission Statement
We are a progressive co-operative with a mandate to create value for our owners and customers through our unwavering commitment to strong financial performance; relevance to agricultural producers; and connection to the rural community
Had a buddy stop by ours(Rogers, Ar) today and he picked up some stuff. Said it was worse than WalMart at Christmas. I did have him load up on some flies for me… 20% off .89 per fly means 40 flies for $35. Hate to see them go, but hope they get replaced by something better.
Got this email tonight from the Wichita store manager
Well, I told you that I would be getting back with you about the details of our closing sale, so here we go: THE ENTIRE STORE IS ON SALE AND LIQUIDATING DOWN TO THE FIXTURES! SAVE UP TO 30% OFF* ON ORIGINAL TICKETED PRICED HUNTING, FISHING, APPAREL, FOOTWEAR, BINOCULARS, FISH FINDERS, CAMPING, ARCHERY, SCOPES, KNIVES, AND MORE. *Firearms and ammunition are excluded from discount. There are tremendous values throughout the store in every department. I want to remind you to use your Sportsmans Warehouse Gift Cards that you might have in your wallets or in your desk drawers.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Sorry we are unable to accept checks, manufacturer’s rebates, or any form of coupons., including $10 off SW coupons. All sales will be final. No adjustments on prior purchases. Please come in and see us and say hello! Again, Thank-you for your patronage and support these past 3 years. We feel like a family around here and enjoy having you be a part of that family. Rick Hodge
They sell Gas, and Diesel, started with just farmers now anyone can join. They sell almost anything, they have the best fertilizer there thats for sure 20-20-20.
Cloths, building supplies, Pet supplies, horse supplies, hunting and fishing supplies… they have also bought the Wholesale Sports stores here in Canada…
Sorry they could not rescue all SW, stores… maybe if the economy surges up again then something will happen… I have posted before on this, you are in good hands…
This is a business by farmers for farmers (and as said now for everyone)…
I was in our local store this afternoon, only change I could see was as of now there not taking Sportsman’s Warehouse gift cards but a sign said they were working out the details.
I emailed UFA re what they intended to do with the stores they obtained from Sportmans Warehouse, I received this nice reply
Thank you for your email. UFA has indeed acquired 15 Sportsman’s Warehouse locations. The specific locations we’ve acquired fit with our outdoor-adventure marketing and long-term financial strategies. In other words, we intend to keep them as outdoor stores. In fact, for now, it will pretty much be business as usual. The locations will operate as part of UFA’s Outdoor Adventure division.
Looks like I still have a place to pick up my tying supplies
I was in the Ankeny SW tonight, looked like a ghost town in the FF department. There is no mention of this one closing down. Personally I think it should, just hasn’t been the same since a couple key people left.
I stopped at the Ankeny, IA store after work tonight to check out their story. One of the clerks told me they were told this store would stay open. They were also told about the sale and closing of the others. Other than that she didn’t didn’t know much or have any idea what the future held for them.
Earlier our club met with their management on what they should do to rework the fly fishing department. At that time (before collapse of the sale of everything) they were in high hopes that the new owners would make things right.
I haven’t heard what their thoughts are now since they are staying with the American owners.
Well I hate to hear that. While we don’t have a SW close to us I traded at the one in Idaho Falls for a number of years when we lived in NW Wyoming. It was a booming place then, (5 years ago).
I visited Sportsmans Warehouse in Wichita last month. I was surprised how few customers were in the store. Even the Bass Pro Shop near Dallas was extremely slow. The employees were wondering when a big layoff will hit them between the eyes. Times are tough.
As of this morning, Jimmy and Tim are thinking that the I. F. store will be closing also.
Last time I was in the I. F. store, about a month ago, there were very few customers there. The inventory in the fly tying section was way down - probably around 40% less material, hooks, feathers, etc. than usual. It just felt like the place was doomed.
For what it is worth, Jimmy’s will soon have a web-store. Not up and running yet, but Tim told me it should be within a matter of weeks. Check out www.jimmysflyshop.com. Also, Jimmy will take phone orders for all things fly fishing from gear to fly tying materials. Call them at 208-524-7160.
Thanks John. For all out there, I just want to say as a Tier for many years, I do look for QUALITY material. To the point that the price is not all that important, but every little break helps.
Jimmy’s has some TOP NOTCH material. And the prices very fair!
The Lafayette store has had their GOB sale on for two weeks. 10-20% off ‘selected’ items. Going to 30% off of ‘selected’ items this week. I know that as I voice their commercials and live down the road, so I stop in every other day. Not sure if all the stores are on the same GOB pricing schedule.