Super User *Hootie Posted October 19, 2013 Super User Posted October 19, 2013 Well guys, the BPS where I work in Cincinnati is moving. We got the word yesterday. I guess I had a nice run, but looks like it's over. Not too far, but to far for me to drive. Hootie 1 Quote
DelcoSol Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 That sucks from an employment and fishing standpoint. Hopefuly everything works out. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted October 19, 2013 Super User Posted October 19, 2013 That sucks man. I thought most all BP's were doing well Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 19, 2013 Author Super User Posted October 19, 2013 That sucks man. I thought most all BP's were doing well It is actually. We are always among the top 5, in sales. It's just that they feel this new location will do much better, and I have to agree. It's right off I-75, catching all the traffic going north an south. As far as my job, no harm done, as I am retired, and this was just part time, something that was fun to do, and paid for my fishing tackle. I had been pondering hanging it up anyway, so this just made my decision easier. They are building this store, and it is going to be MUCH bigger than what we have now, complete with a pub and bowling. Hootie Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted October 19, 2013 Super User Posted October 19, 2013 Bowling? That's cool. Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted October 19, 2013 Super User Posted October 19, 2013 These stores don't usually move, they normally just open a new store and add to the chain but I'll tell you what prompted the move, a demographics shift. This happens in areas were the target demographic starts to decline so the store moves to an area that will be easy to access for a larger demographic. I live in a small town and 20 minutes from my home is a Cabelas, 40 minutes is a BPS, the reason is 1 out of every 7 residents has a hunting license, 1 out of every 4 has a fishing license, in those there are some that have both. Our Cabelas is a super store, they get around 15 trucks a week, that is what a lot of store do in a month and BPS isn't hurt one bit, plenty to go around and there is even some small mom and pop type places that are still doing good because no matter how bad the economy is here, everyone finds the money to buy hunting or fishing stuff. That said it is a shame your store is closing, I know how I would feel after having both near me for over 10 year, I'd be devastated since I thought I would never see the inside of one of those stores to begin with. 1 Quote
mrmacwvu1 Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 Where is the new store going to be located Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 19, 2013 Author Super User Posted October 19, 2013 Where is the new store going to be located In West Chester. Just a few more miles than I want to drive to work. I will still drive the extra to shop, just don't want to do it on a scheduled basis. Hootie Quote
0119 Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 I hope when they make it bigger they don't do what they've done here in Fl. The fishing department gets smaller and the knick knack section keeps getting bigger. Great place to go if you want a duck dynasty tumbler or a 3 man inner tube, but its getting harder to find legitimate bass tackle there. 1 Quote
Diggy Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 I hope when they make it bigger they don't do what they've done here in Fl. The fishing department gets smaller and the knick knack section keeps getting bigger. Great place to go if you want a duck dynasty tumbler or a 3 man inner tube, but its getting harder to find legitimate bass tackle there. Gotta have those toe warmers Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted October 19, 2013 Super User Posted October 19, 2013 Get all the stuff you can at a discount now and any pro deals Quote
crankbait2009 Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 I caught wind of this a number of months back, just wasnt sure if it was going to happen or not.......Guess you answered that. i live on the east side of cincinnati so it may be the same distance. rather than cutting through tri county, i just head north on 75. how far on 75 will it be? Quote
SudburyBasser Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 I hope when they make it bigger they don't do what they've done here in Fl. The fishing department gets smaller and the knick knack section keeps getting bigger. Great place to go if you want a duck dynasty tumbler or a 3 man inner tube, but its getting harder to find legitimate bass tackle there. Reminds me of the BPS in Toronto, Ontario. A decent fishing section but it's a fraction of the store. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 21, 2013 Author Super User Posted October 21, 2013 I caught wind of this a number of months back, just wasnt sure if it was going to happen or not.......Guess you answered that. i live on the east side of cincinnati so it may be the same distance. rather than cutting through tri county, i just head north on 75. how far on 75 will it be? Up in Westchester, somewhere in the vicinity of the old Voice of America field. Hootie Quote
pbizzle Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 You're always welcome at the Academy here in Hixson,TN. Quote
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