Paula C. Squires// July 30, 2013//
Gander Mountain, an outdoors specialty store, continues to expand in Virginia, with a new store coming to Charlottesville this fall.
The Charlottesville store will be located in a 45,000-square-foot building at 2025 Seminole Trail/US Hwy 29, across from the Rio Hill Shopping Center. It will be the company’s fourth store in Virginia.
“We are thrilled to bring a new Gander Mountain store to Charlottesville and Albemarle County … David Pratt, Gander Mountain’s president and CEO, said in a statement.
According to the company, the store will feature one of the largest selections of new and used firearms in Virginia, together with a selection of gear and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, boating and archery.
It also will offer an extensive selection of men’s and women’s active performance outdoor and casual apparel.
The Charlottesville store is the most recent location announced in a sizeable expansion. It joins existing stores in Virginia in Fredericksburg, Roanoke and Winchester.