Jax closing its Ames store

[BWRhasnoAC]

Gotta go online for that kind of thing anymore, unless you go the big box stores. Even then they don't always have the real gear that outdoors men need.

 

[kevdiv48]

Definitely sad to see stores like this close. Always love shopping in smaller outdoor rec stores. Whole Earth Provision is a comparable local chain in Texas, I think it helps they have online to supplement the brick & mortar locations.

 

[PredominantISU]

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

I’ve heard it’s going to be another Overflow Thrift store location

 

[BryceC]

How does Sportsman Warehouse stay in Business in Ankeny?

With Bass Pro in Altoona I have no idea.

 

[cyclone87]

I I’ve purchased a decent amount from Jax in the past. I think once the current stores close they will only have 3 stores left all in Colorado. Unless you are a big store like bass pro (where some people go for the experience) online is definitely making it tough I would think

 

[cyfan92]

How does Sportsman Warehouse stay in Business in Ankeny?

Guns and ammo

 

[Agclone91]

Always appreciated that Jax was about the only place that didn't price gouge their ammo during covid, but they limited to 1 box per person per day.

 

[psycln11]

How does Sportsman Warehouse stay in Business in Ankeny?

Agree. If i get gift cards from the family, i go spend them the next day just in case.

 

[psycln11]

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

In Ankeny it would absolutely be a bank or a car wash!!

 

[AllInForISU]

Thank goodness Dunhams opened in the mall, otherwise there would be nothing for athletic gear in Ames. It’s unbelievable a town like Ames can’t support a major sporting goods store.