Gander Mt. Closing

[TomM]

Gander Mt. Closing

Wow

[bigG]

They're so dang expansive and never have any deals to bring you in.

If you've ever shopped at a Bass Pro Shop, it's hard to walk into Gander.

[Houndhead]

Gander Mountain was purchased by Camping World. They had said earlier that Eau Claire and Germantown were the WI stores closing.

http://www.wsaw.com/content/news/Rothschild-Gander-Mountain-to-remain-open-will-become-Camping-World-421633943.html

[bigG]

They'd better close Eau Claire. Shields kicks their holy hides. I like that Shields store.

Be fun to try out Camping World.

[ramjet]

Camping World holdings might just be the liquidators. Not sure about the EC store ? you have the inside track or you just trying to get at me in some weird way? By the way Gander going down has little to do with brick and motar stores and much to do with online purchasing and Gander MTN inability to re-invent themselves to keep up with Market trends. much like Sears, JC Penny, K-Mart and several other iconic retailers.

[TomM]

Now I hear 75 stores will remain open.

[bigG]

Camping World holdings might just be the liquidators. Not sure about the EC store ? you have the inside track or you just trying to get at me in some weird way? By the way Gander going down has little to do with brick and motar stores and much to do with online purchasing and Gander MTN inability to re-invent themselves to keep up with Market trends. much like Sears, JC Penny, K-Mart and several other iconic retailers.

Maybe true; but you walk into Shields brick and mortar store and you'll see a whole lot more $$$ changing hands than in any Gander I've been to. Online is often the way to go; but before I buy a grill, or camping chair, or arm, I'd like the first-hand experience. I bet there are many such fuddy-duddys out there.

[Houndhead]

Camping World holdings might just be the liquidators. Not sure about the EC store ? you have the inside track or you just trying to get at me in some weird way? By the way Gander going down has little to do with brick and motar stores and much to do with online purchasing and Gander MTN inability to re-invent themselves to keep up with Market trends. much like Sears, JC Penny, K-Mart and several other iconic retailers.

Maybe true; but you walk into Shields brick and mortar store and you'll see a whole lot more $$$ changing hands than in any Gander I've been to. Online is often the way to go; but before I buy a grill, or camping chair, or arm, I'd like the first-hand experience. I bet there are many such fuddy-duddys out there.

What aisle do they keep the arms in at Sheel's?         I could use a new left one with a new shoulder

[Ghetto]

Let me know which aisle the hip is in. I'm ready for a new one.

[bigoil]

Let's be honest, G isn't shopping he's going between Kohls and Scheels to decide which one has the best 2-ply.

[ramjet]

Camping World holdings might just be the liquidators. Not sure about the EC store ? you have the inside track or you just trying to get at me in some weird way? By the way Gander going down has little to do with brick and motar stores and much to do with online purchasing and Gander MTN inability to re-invent themselves to keep up with Market trends. much like Sears, JC Penny, K-Mart and several other iconic retailers.

Maybe true; but you walk into Shields brick and mortar store and you'll see a whole lot more $$$ changing hands than in any Gander I've been to. Online is often the way to go; but before I buy a grill, or camping chair, or arm, I'd like the first-hand experience. I bet there are many such fuddy-duddys out there.

Watch those who do not re-invent themselves and adjust to the marketing trends will be gone. When you compare to a number of well known large retailers brick and mortar and compare 10 years ago to today's revenues of Amazon it is astounding.

[Houndhead]

Let's be honest, G isn't shopping he's going between Kohls and Scheels to decide which one has the best 2-ply.

Good point.

[bigG]

Camping World holdings might just be the liquidators. Not sure about the EC store ? you have the inside track or you just trying to get at me in some weird way? By the way Gander going down has little to do with brick and motar stores and much to do with online purchasing and Gander MTN inability to re-invent themselves to keep up with Market trends. much like Sears, JC Penny, K-Mart and several other iconic retailers.

Maybe true; but you walk into Shields brick and mortar store and you'll see a whole lot more $$$ changing hands than in any Gander I've been to. Online is often the way to go; but before I buy a grill, or camping chair, or arm, I'd like the first-hand experience. I bet there are many such fuddy-duddys out there.

Watch those who do not re-invent themselves and adjust to the marketing trends will be gone. When you compare to a number of well known large retailers brick and mortar and compare 10 years ago to today's revenues of Amazon it is astounding.

Loud and clear. People who are handy with such stats are an invaluable commodity.

[bigG]

Camping World holdings might just be the liquidators. Not sure about the EC store ? you have the inside track or you just trying to get at me in some weird way? By the way Gander going down has little to do with brick and motar stores and much to do with online purchasing and Gander MTN inability to re-invent themselves to keep up with Market trends. much like Sears, JC Penny, K-Mart and several other iconic retailers.

Maybe true; but you walk into Shields brick and mortar store and you'll see a whole lot more $$$ changing hands than in any Gander I've been to. Online is often the way to go; but before I buy a grill, or camping chair, or arm, I'd like the first-hand experience. I bet there are many such fuddy-duddys out there.

What aisle do they keep the arms in at Sheel's?         I could use a new left one with a new shoulder

You pokin' fun at my prosthetic?!

[maggie]

I was a good friend with Ralph Freitag and poured a lot of Concrete for him back in the day...sad to see