ORANGE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boot Barn, the largest specialty retailer for Western boots, clothes and accessories in the United States, today announced they have acquired 3 Corral West retail locations in Nevada. Now operating as Boot Barn, these stores offer Nevada shoppers a broad selection of new merchandise and Boot Barn's signature, friendly customer service.
Now with 80-plus locations throughout the west, Boot Barn leverages their buying power to offer customers an outstanding selection of merchandise, great prices and helpful customer service. Additional announcements regarding the improvements made to the re-branded stores will be celebrated with localized grand opening events in 2009.
Boot Barn has a tradition of building strong, long-term partnerships within their local communities and will support local, regional and national western events including rodeos, festivals and riding events.
"This is an exciting time for Boot Barn. We are thrilled to be a part of these communities and are committed to offering the best value and selection in western wear," said Patrick Meany, chief executive officer, Boot Barn, Inc. "We are proud of the outstanding products, low prices and knowledgeable staff in these stores and look forward to impressing Nevada families this holiday season and long after."
Boot Barn is proud to have retained every team member working at the acquired Corral West stores. Additionally, the locations acquired by Boot Barn are fully-operational and receiving new merchandise. The stores are not part of Corral West/Western Warehouse's bankruptcy and are not liquidating their merchandise.
The new Boot Barn locations for Nevada are:
Boot Barn Formerly Corral West Boot Barn Horizon Outlet Formerly Corral West 1955 S. Casino Drive, Suite 254 1920 E. Idaho Laughlin, NV 89029 Elko, NV 89801 Boot Barn Formerly Corral West 1460 W. Winnemucca Blvd. Winnemucca, NV 89445
About Boot Barn
Boot Barn, Inc. has been outfitting the west with the top quality footwear and apparel for 30 years. They opened their first store in 1978 and launched their online business in 1998. Boot Barn maintains 81 retail stores located in Nevada, Arizona, California, New Mexico and Wyoming. Boot Barn is committed to providing the best service, the largest selection of boots and lowest prices guaranteed. For more information about the company, please visit www.Bootbarn.com or call 1-888-BootBarn.