Bass pro shops in Augusta?

[ss20ts]

Originally Posted by g-man430

No...they cancelled the store for Augusta. Read the very first sentence of the news article. BPS isn't what it used to be anyways so it's not a big deal.

Gman - YOU need to read that first sentence. It is NOT a quote from BPS! It is from someone from August and NOT BPS. BPS would be in the know what their plans are.

Like I said, if they had completely pulled the Augusta location, the star on the map would have been removed IMMEDIATELY! I went through this in NY. They worked with Buffalo for a location for over 10 years. BPS doesn't give up and just walk away. They try very hard to make their stores actually happen.

[klmquiroz]

I still say BPS hasn't lost interest in Augusta. chances are they are trying to time their arrival in Augusta area to suit their comfort zones then ditching the idea all together. Perhaps new location..change of economic climate or see if other BIG names enter to make it worth their wild to hurry up and claim their stake in the growing community.

[tckr83]

Bass Pro's Fall Hunting catalog (due out in August I believe) has Augusta listed as *coming soon* still...

[ss20ts]

I just looked at the Bass Pro Shop website and Augusta is still listed. In fact, they have updated the store information. It no longer says it will be in the VAR. It now says the location is Augusta/Richmond, GA. It used to say Augusta, GA. So it looks like they've either picked a new site or have a pretty good idea where they're going. They just haven't told the world yet.

[amlovingit]

Bass Pro Shops, ranked the #1 Outdoor Retailer in America by Sporting Goods Business Magazine, today announced that it is continuing its retail growth with the opening of an outdoor superstore in Augusta/Richmond County, Georgia. The 100,000 square foot plus store will be the signature anchor for the Village of Riverwatch development to be located in the northeast quadrant of Riverwatch and I-20.

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding company like Bass Pro Shops," commented Mayor Deke Copenhaver. "This is just the type of business our community wants to bring in and we are committed to making this project a success."

Bass Pro Shops retail stores are rated as top tourist destinations. Over 100 million people visit their stores annually which are 6 times more people than visit Disney World. Bass Pro Shops stores are the top tourist attractions in Maryland, North Carolina, and Missouri.

In January of 2008 Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris was recognized as the "Retail Innovator of the Year" by the National Retail Federation for the companies unique store concepts and designs.

Bass Pro Shops stores are a combination of museum, art gallery, aquarium, outdoor education, conservation and entertainment. Each store is uniquely themed to the region in which they are located so that no two stores are alike.
Unique exterior and interior motifs have branded Bass Pro Shops as visually appealing, high quality outdoor stores. The outdoors is brought indoors with massive log and rock work, large aquariums and water features stocked with native fish species, along with an extensive collection of museum quality fish and wildlife exhibits, historic photos, artifacts, and memorabilia. They also feature free outdoor skills workshops for adults, kids, and families, as well as conservation education.

"We are excited about bringing our fourth Bass Pro Shops store to Georgia," said Bass Pro Shops President Jim Hagale. "The store will be designed and themed to reflect the heritage and traditions of the Georgia outdoors and a tribute to the sportsmen and women of the region."

The Augusta/Richmond store will offer outdoor enthusiasts over 2 acres of shopping excitement with the area's largest selection of equipment and clothing for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, outdoor cooking and more. A gift and nature center will also serve up a wide variety of outdoor-related items from lamps and dishes to bird feeders and furniture.

[803Swimmer]

Originally Posted by amlovingit

Bass Pro Shops, ranked the #1 Outdoor Retailer in America by Sporting Goods Business Magazine, today announced that it is continuing its retail growth with the opening of an outdoor superstore in Augusta/Richmond County, Georgia. The 100,000 square foot plus store will be the signature anchor for the Village of Riverwatch development to be located in the northeast quadrant of Riverwatch and I-20.

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding company like Bass Pro Shops," commented Mayor Deke Copenhaver. "This is just the type of business our community wants to bring in and we are committed to making this project a success."

Bass Pro Shops retail stores are rated as top tourist destinations. Over 100 million people visit their stores annually which are 6 times more people than visit Disney World. Bass Pro Shops stores are the top tourist attractions in Maryland, North Carolina, and Missouri.

In January of 2008 Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris was recognized as the "Retail Innovator of the Year" by the National Retail Federation for the companies unique store concepts and designs.

Bass Pro Shops stores are a combination of museum, art gallery, aquarium, outdoor education, conservation and entertainment. Each store is uniquely themed to the region in which they are located so that no two stores are alike.
Unique exterior and interior motifs have branded Bass Pro Shops as visually appealing, high quality outdoor stores. The outdoors is brought indoors with massive log and rock work, large aquariums and water features stocked with native fish species, along with an extensive collection of museum quality fish and wildlife exhibits, historic photos, artifacts, and memorabilia. They also feature free outdoor skills workshops for adults, kids, and families, as well as conservation education.

"We are excited about bringing our fourth Bass Pro Shops store to Georgia," said Bass Pro Shops President Jim Hagale. "The store will be designed and themed to reflect the heritage and traditions of the Georgia outdoors and a tribute to the sportsmen and women of the region."

The Augusta/Richmond store will offer outdoor enthusiasts over 2 acres of shopping excitement with the area's largest selection of equipment and clothing for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, outdoor cooking and more. A gift and nature center will also serve up a wide variety of outdoor-related items from lamps and dishes to bird feeders and furniture.

This is an OLD article....and why revive a thread that's been dead over a year!?