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 9 Corral West and Western Warehouse retail locations in New Mexico. Now operating as Boot Barn, these stores offer New Mexico 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 New Mexico families this holiday season and long after."
Boot Barn is proud to have retained every team member working at the acquired Corral West and Western Warehouse 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 Boot Barn locations in New Mexico are:
Boot Barn #0020 Boot Barn #0021
Formerly Western Warehouse Formerly Western Warehouse
6210 San Mateo, NE 6600 Menaul, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109 Albuquerque, NM 87110
Boot Barn #0052 Boot Barn #0058
Formerly Corral West Formerly Western Warehouse
3548 E Main St Gallup Rio West Mall
Farmington, NM 87402 1300 W I40 Frontage Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
Boot Barn #0065 Boot Barn #0066
Formerly Western Warehouse Formerly Western Warehouse
10701 Corrales Rd, NW 4250 Cerrillos Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87114 Santa Fe, NM 87507
Boot Barn #0067 Boot Barn #0059
Formerly Western Warehouse Formerly Corral West
4601 E. Main Mesilla Valley Mall
Farmington, NM 87402 700 S Telshor Sp. 1208
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Boot Barn #0064
Formerly Corral West
804 North US Highway 491
Gallup, NM 87301
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 New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada 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.