Jax closing its Ames store

[Ms3r4ISU]

Done by end of summer.

Already announced at least two other closings in Cheyenne, WY and Loveland, CO.
We've bought boots, shoes, water bottles, jackets, etc. there over the years. Not sure where else to find some of what they offered in hiking boots and shoes.

 

[JP4CY]

I really liked Jax.
Seemed like a "local REI."

Wonder if Dunhams has siphoned a lot of their business?

 

[DFWClone]

Sad

 

[mapnerd]

I hate this.

 

[AgronAlum]

That sucks. I wish there was something like Jax around us.

 

[DGC]

I want the power wagon they have sitting out front

 

[NWICY]

I want the power wagon they have sitting out front

Call and ask for the store manager

 

[NWICY]

Well this is disappointing. They had a nice selection of quality stuff.

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

I really liked Jax.
Seemed like a "local REI."

Wonder if Dunhams has siphoned a lot of their business?

Maybe a little but I don’t think it’s the reason. Dunhams quality is really low. Maybe a step above Walmart with a lot of crossover.

 

[cycloner29]

“Growin’ up and still having fun Jax outdoor gear.” Loved their jingle.

 

[cyfan92]

Retail that competes with online is not for the faint of heart... I hope someone steps up and buys the store, if possible

 

[baller21]

That really sucks. I heard they sold the building, anyone know who bought it?

 

[dosry5]

I loved the Jax in Fort Collins when I lived out that way. Amazing military surplus section. I was excited first time I went to the Ames locale…..until I saw the prices. Yowza.

 

[Stumper]

I bought a practice bomb back in 1988 and hung it in the window of our dorm room. It was Ames Surplus back then. I doubt they'd let that happen in today's sensitive world but I still have it hanging in my shop.

 

[Mr Janny]

Retail that competes with online is not for the faint of heart... I hope someone steps up and buys the store, if possible

This. The landscape has changed dramatically on this front. Brick and mortar is an uphill climb, for sure.

 

[KennyPratt42]

This follows closely after Back Country in Beaverdale closed after 51 years. Its an almost impossible type of business to run on a small scale in this day and age.

 

[CycloneEggie]

How does Sportsman Warehouse stay in Business in Ankeny?

 

[theshadow]

That really sucks. I heard they sold the building, anyone know who bought it?

Lincoln Way, west Ames...it'll probably get converted to a self-storage facility.

 

[Bader]

How does Sportsman Warehouse stay in Business in Ankeny?

No idea because that parking lot never has more than 10 cars in it, excluding people eating at the food trucks

 

[Acylum]

This sucks. I’ve spent a LOT of money there the last 5 years. Seemed like they were always busy too.