Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World to open at Gurnee Mills; sportsman's paradise comes to the Upper Midwest.GURNEE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 1996--Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, a leading retailer of outdoor recreation equipment that publishes in excess of 40 million catalogs annually, has announced plans to open a mega sporting goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport store at Gurnee Mills Gurnee Mills is an indoor outlet mall, located in Gurnee, Illinois about halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is a single-level Z-shaped mall. At 1.8 million square feet of gross leasable area, it is the fourth largest mall in Illinois. Mall in Gurnee, Ill. in Summer, 1997. Located on I-94 between Chicago and Milwaukee, the new Outdoor World store will offer outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest The Upper Midwest is a region of the United States with no universally agreed-upon boundary, but it almost always lies within the US Census Bureau's definition of the Midwest and includes the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as at least the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. an exciting new shopping experience with more than 125,000 square feet donated exclusively to outdoor recreation products. "We searched the Chicago and Milwaukee markets long and hard and feel Gurnee Mills is absolutely the best possible location for our new store," commented John L. "Johnny" Morris, President of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops is a privately held sporting goods and outdoor goods store headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. The original Outdoor World store, referred to as the "Grand Daddy" is located at the corner of Sunshine and Campbell in Springfield. . "There are more serious outdoor sports enthusiasts in this area than anywhere else and we look forward to providing them with a very special shopping experience." Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World offers a comprehensive selection of outdoor sporting gear at excellent prices. Outdoor recreation is the Number One leisure activity in the nation, and everything a family needs for outdoor activities is available at Outdoor World. Separate departments feature fishing tackle for every kind of fishing from trout to shark, hunting and shooting equipment, BassTracker boats and marine accessories, recreational vehicles and camping equipment, rod and reel repair, gifts, men's and ladies sportswear, footwear, and a wide range of general athletic goods. More than a retail store, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield, Mo., entertains customers with a vast array of displays and aquatic life, and Gurnee Mills visitors can look forward to a similar shopping experience. An extensive outdoor environment recreates the beauty and wonder of the natural world, featuring a 4-story natural stone waterfall and carefully preserved animals such as mountain lions, Alaskan bull moose Bull Moose n. A member or supporter of the U.S. Progressive Party founded to support the presidential candidacy of Theodore Roosevelt in 1912. [From the party's emblem.] and deer displayed in their natural habitat. At the base of the waterfall is a man-made lake stocked with Adj. 1. stocked with - furnished with more than enough; "rivers well stocked with fish"; "a well-stocked store" stocked furnished, equipped - provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority); "a furnished apartment"; a variety of fish, where customers can watch live feeding shows. A 2-story rough-hewn log cabin log cabin or log house, style of home typical of the American pioneer on the Western frontier of the United States in the great westward expansion after 1765. It was constructed with few tools, usually an axe or an adz and an auger. with a turning waterwheel and a stocked trout pond Trout Pond is the U.S. State of West Virginia's only natural lake, located near Wardensville in Hardy County. The "lake" lies in the Trout Pond Recreation Area of George Washington National Forest. completes the impression of life in the wild. Visitors to Outdoor World also benefit from educational clinics and seminars, an archery range, seasonal fishing, hunting and camping consumer shows and the staff's expertise in all areas of outdoor recreation. One of the nation's leading merchants of outdoor products, Bass Pro Shops built its reputation by offering a large selection of specialty merchandise at low prices and providing a high level of service. When completed the new store is expected to employ 250 to 300 people. As in the past, the company will recruit experienced outdoor sports enthusiasts to staff the store. "Our goal is to offer expert service and the best way to accomplish this is to employ people who use the products they sell, and who have a passion for the sports they serve," stated Morris. "Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World will be a great addition to Gurnee Mills," commented Laurence C. Siegel, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of The Mills Corporation The Mills Corporation was a publicly traded real estate investment trust headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States, acquired on April 3, 2007 by an investment group comprised of Simon Property Group and Farallon Capital Management. . "It's a terrific blend of entertainment and shopping, with a great commitment to customer service. We look forward to a growing relationship with Bass Pro in the future." The Mills Corporation's Grapevine Mills Grapevine Mills is a shopping mall located in Grapevine, Texas. The mall is one of the larger shopping centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Grapevine Mills currently totals over 1.6 million square feet in size. near Dallas, Texas, currently under development, will feature another Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. The Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World at Gurnee Mills is the retailer's third store, and its first location in the Upper Midwest. The company's flagship store, located in Springfield, Mo., is the state's Number One tourist attraction. A second store, Sportsman's Warehouse, is located in Atlanta, Ga., and two more stores are planned in Nashville, Tenn. and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Bass Pro Shops is involved in many conservation causes and Morris, a well-known conservationist, has been recognized many times for his involvement in various conservation causes. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World's popularity among tourists is good news for the state of Illinois. "Tourism contributes nearly $16 billion to the Illinois economy," said Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. "Gurnee Mills Mall is already a leading travel destination, and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World will lend new appeal for those who enjoy the abundant natural resources of Illinois and the entire Upper Midwest. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Illinois are a perfect match." Gurnee Mills Mall, a leader in the Illinois tourism industry, is the Midwest's largest enclosed discount/outlet center, combining manufacturer's outlets, department store outlets, specialty store outlets and value discount retailers under one roof. Developed in 1991 by The Mills Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MLS See multilevel security. ) of Washington, D.C., Gurnee Mills is located at the intersection of I-94 and Route 132 (Grand Avenue) in Gurnee, Illinois, midway between Milwaukee and Chicago. Gurnee Mills Mall can be reached by phone at 847-263-7500, or at http://www.gurneemillsmall.com. CONTACT: Marcy Monyek & Associates/Gurnee Mills Amy Dolnick, 312/263-2135 or Bass Pro Shops Martin MacDonald/Larry Whiteley, 417/832-1998 |
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