Green Top Taking Over Gander Mountain In Va 2024
Aluma-Bass reply :
Gander Mountain is closing its store in Hanover County and Green Top Sporting Goods is moving in there, the company announced this afternoon.
Green Top, a fixture on U.S. 1 for decades, will relocate to Gander Mountain's 67,000-square-foot store in the NorthCross Center.
"We have outgrown the facility and are unable to continue to serve coustomers in the best way without getting some additional space," said Bill Prout, president and chief financial officer of Green Top Sporting Goods. "We intend to continue to provide that level of service that our customers are used to."
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Sam reply :
Yep. Saw the article on the Internet.
Looking forward to both stores' sales!!!!
The Bait Monkey is watching us.
Bigbarge50 reply :
While I like having options, I was blown away by how much I did not like that Gander Mountain. I was beyond unimpressed. Now that is the only Gander I have ever been in, but I was shocked on how little there was in terms of fishing, the quality offered at the prices offered.
Green Top on the other hand..... well might be one of the best things I have found in VA since I have moved. It is what a bussines should be. I hope the space serves them well, I did not mind the super tight alises in their store..... unless someone else was in that isle haha.
Will happily keep supporting such a good store.
Sam reply :
Big Barge, the Gander Mountain in Fredericksburg has a better fishing department than the Richmond store.
I found the Richmond store strong on hunting equipment and men's/ladies clothing and weak on fishing.
Also, the Richmond Gander Mountain clerks had limited knowledge about bass fishing. I once asked the clerk if they had a specific bait and he had no idea what I was talking about.
So I went to Green Top and picked them up plus got to speak to their clerks in an intelligent manner regarding the body of water I was going to fish.
Glad Green Top is growing but one must be careful with the additional overhead and our economy to make sure they are making the right move at the right time.
vapredhunter reply :
With Bass Pro Shop a few minutes from Richmond Gander Mt would never see me!! LOL But here in Roanoke Gander is all we've had until Sportsmans opened back up.
Bigbarge50 reply :
On 6/1/2012 at 6:46 PM, Sam said:Glad Green Top is growing but one must be careful with the additional overhead and our economy to make sure they are making the right move at the right time.
Well said, Well said. It is a HUGE store to fill. Wish nothing but good fortune. Maybe they will do something that completely suprises us.
quanjig reply :
Nice to see a smaller niche company thrive and grow! Maybe larger space will provide for an even more diverse selection of baits!! Kudos Green Top, nothing but happy thoughts for the move!!
St James reply :
The way i see it : Greentop > Bass pro > Gander
I'm very happy to hear this news and wish the best for GT. I love a store where the employees know what they're talking about.
lefty reply :
when is this move happening?
Traveler2586 reply :
With Green Top (GT) moving so close to BPS, what can GT offer that you can't find at BPS, regularly scheduled classes on hunting/fishing subjects, store sponsored clubs for each sport, guide services, events, gun/fishing craft supplies??? They'll need something to get the traffic through the store. A truly knowledgeable staff would be a big draw.
Sam reply :
Eric, Green Top has a much better selection of Zoom plastics than BPS.
The Green Top fishing staff is knowledgable about fishing, especially bass fishing. There are a few guys at Green Top who are outstanding tournament fishermen.
Green Top also has a better selection of crankbaits.
And Green Top's prices are lower on many items when compared with BPS.
Traveler2586 reply :
On 6/6/2012 at 7:06 AM, Sam said:Eric, Green Top has a much better selection of Zoom plastics than BPS.
The Green Top fishing staff is knowledgeable about fishing, especially bass fishing. There are a few guys at Green Top who are outstanding tournament fishermen.
Green Top also has a better selection of crank baits.
And Green Top's prices are lower on many items when compared with BPS.
Well that's good to hear, but will they need to do more to earn the additional revenue needed to cover the overhead of the new store? I hope they can last, I really do. They are about an hour and a half from me, but I'll make the drive if they have what I need, or just to look around; I also use their web site.
Sam reply :
Eric, I agree with what you are saying about covering the overhead.
They better turn over their stock fast as there is very little profit in fishing tackle.
I guess they will cover expenses via clothing and guns.
Come on down. Traffic on I-95 gets better once you get past Fredericksburg, if you can get past Fredericksburg!!!!
Sam reply :
Oops. You will be coming 301 to 207 to I-95.
That is cheating. No traffic. Only lots of state police and King William and Caroline County deputies on 301 and 207.
Watch your speed, especially after going over the Rappahannock River bridge when the speed drops to 35.
heyitskirby reply :
On 6/6/2012 at 4:41 AM, Traveler2586 said:With Green Top (GT) moving so close to BPS, what can GT offer that you can't find at BPS, regularly scheduled classes on hunting/fishing subjects, store sponsored clubs for each sport, guide services, events, gun/fishing craft supplies??? They'll need something to get the traffic through the store. A truly knowledgeable staff would be a big draw.
It's really no closer than they already were....
Traveler2586 reply :
On 6/6/2012 at 8:05 AM, Sam said:Oops. You will be coming 301 to 207 to I-95.
That is cheating. No traffic. Only lots of state police and King William and Caroline County deputies on 301 and 207.
Watch your speed, especially after going over the Rappahannock River bridge when the speed drops to 35.
Thanks Sam, I'm thinking I haven't been down there in a long time now, I've hit GM in Fredricksburg and BPS lately but not GT. I'll have to come down to see what's going on. I just wish the Smoking Pig in Ashland was still open.
Bigbarge50 reply :
I wonder this.... with all that space.... what about an indoor archery/gun range and an indoor casting area to try out reels. I will tell you this, you put a guy in a section where you can try out a reel .... I would probably buy one I liked right there on the spot.
I just think it would be awesome to try out a rod and reel before buying.... think that could be something to give them and edge over the competition.
So much space, sure they can do all sorts of stuff......
lefty reply :
hands down green top guys have forgotten more about bass fishing than the kids at bass pro could help u with... does bass pro give you a weekly fishing report? no... go talk to steve lane at GT... ABOUT ANYTHING.!!! the man knows his stuff. especially when it comes to electronics. i always hit green top before bp... green top for the fishing stuff. bp for the clothing and boat supplies.
donovanl12 reply :
Never heard of Green Top, but Dick's Sporting Goods has a better selection than Gander. If I don't feel like driving, I go to Dick's. If i do, BPS.
gar-tracker reply :
I love Gander Mountain, the one in West Palm is top notch. We don't have Green Top I wonder if this is a national or just local move.
Bigbarge50 reply :
Local, just north of richmond va. I may live right across from D.C. but will happily drive down to their store.
Sam reply :
Traveler,
" I just wish the Smoking Pig in Ashland was still open."
Phat Boys next to the current Green Top location is excellent for bar-b-q.
Come on over, visit Green Top, Gander Mountain and BPS and have lunch at Phat Boys.
Traveler2586 reply :
On 6/8/2012 at 4:32 PM, Sam said:Traveler,
" I just wish the Smoking Pig in Ashland was still open."
Phat Boys next to the current Green Top location is excellent for bar-b-q.
Come on over, visit Green Top, Gander Mountain and BPS and have lunch at Phat Boys.
I think I'll do that Sam, Thanks for the tip.
craww reply :
I think its awesome. Everyone said "there goes greenrtop" when GM moved in. When BP came in, it was a death sentence. They kept their head down and kept doing their thing.
Anyone heard anymore about the rumor of cabelas locating at Watkins center?
dave reply :
I had been in the old Greentop a number of times. I just went to the new store. If I had any complaint at all, it was missing the "feel" of the older, smaller, more cramped location. Don't get me wrong, it was better than most other much larger stores. Something was cool about the little store.
Traveler2586 reply :
On 12/6/2012 at 7:44 AM, dave said:I had been in the old Greentop a number of times. I just went to the new store. If I had any complaint at all, it was missing the "feel" of the older, smaller, more cramped location. Don't get me wrong, it was better than most other much larger stores. Something was cool about the little store.
X2, ya, it was a tightly packed family store.
Bigbarge50 reply :
With all that room i was hoping they would have an area with spooled reels and rods that you could try out...... think would be an amazing feature to a store
russ8605 reply :
i am glad to see them go the only thing i thought was worth while was there archery section. most people were very rude in there and no help what so ever. i went in there once looking for a holster for a new handgun and the clerk told me i am going to do what you will do so go look yourself.
Sam reply :
Russ, years ago when commission was taken out of retail sales we no longer had true professional sales people. We now have "clerks" who could care less if you make a purchase or not.
You will find this to be true when you go into various retail stores, many of which do not have a "sales staff" and it is up to you to locate the department, survey the merchandise, select what you want and take it to checkout.
Customer service is poor to say the least and I understand what you said about Gander Mountain. The same can be said about Dick's Sporting Goods. And you are on your own at Academy in Louisiana.
Bass Pro Shops tries to place fishing guys in the fishing department but they can do only what they can based on their employees. I asked a BPS saleslady in the fishing department for a specific product and she had no idea what I was talking about. So if you go to the Richmond BPS ask for Mike or Michael. There are seven "Mikes" at BPS so make sure you find the ones that fish bass tournaments.
What makes Green Top so nice is that you can talk to guys who fish for bass and know their products, the waters, baits, where to fish, information on rods and reels, and the electronics guy knows and loves the electronics he is selling. Once the guys get acquainted with you they will open up and help you in any way they can.
May I also suggest visiting Castaways in Chester and Hookers in Toano. The guys working there also fish and they know their products.
One great place off the beaten path is Tackle Express. They have a store on West Broad Street and Midlothian Turnpike. Best prices on rods and reels in the city,. Ask for Craig and remind him that he really needs to go to the LSU crawfish boil before he dies.
So it looks like we are on our own when it comes to making our purchases unless you go to one of the smaller tackle shops or Green Top.
Now go out there and make the Bait Monkey happy!!!!
flyfisher reply :
Another place to check out in the Richmond area, mechcanicsville in particular is surfside bait & tackle. Great little shop with a pretty good selection of everything.
As far as losing commission based sales staff I am ok with that.....I don't need someone trying to make a sale following me around and then having to make sure the right person gets the commission for my sale.
Traveler2586 reply :
On 12/9/2012 at 9:17 AM, flyfisher said:As far as losing commission based sales staff I am ok with that.....I don't need someone trying to make a sale following me around and then having to make sure the right person gets the commission for my sale.
I have to agree with that. IMHO, commission and knowledge of the subject don't necessarily go hand-in-hand. I don't care for commission sales simply because it is a conflict of interest.
Bigbarge50 reply :
I always thought greentop carriers a lot of lures a lot of other places do not carry. I am not a gun guy, so I would be ignorant about their selection there but fishing wise they seem to carry some brands and such that is even tough to find online.
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