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Post by downriver on Jun 13, 2021 15:14:55 GMT -8
Patagonia has stores in some surprising places. I thought they would have picked Philly over Pittsburgh. Patagonia has an outlet store in the middle of nowhere—-Dillon, Montana. Dillon is a small town with a very small state university. It has no other outlet stores or outlet malls along the interstate near town. It’s not even close to Montana’s bigger cities. Not sure why they chose Dillon, but I heard Yvon Chouinard like to fish near the area. Not sure if that’s true, but the area around Dillon has some great rivers for fishing.
So, if you had the chance to pick a city/town where Patagonia should open up a new store, where would you choose? And why?
I’d pick Coeur d ‘Alene, ID. It’s a beautiful city near plenty of mountains, rivers and federal land. A fast-growing area near several ski destinations, and it’s right off the interstate. Plenty of upscale shoppers in the area. Plus, Spokane, Washington’s second biggest city, is just a 40-minute drive away. Plenty of outdoor types in Spokane.
Regards,
DR
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Post by downriver on Jun 14, 2021 9:54:42 GMT -8
Another town I could see having a Patagonia store is Bend, Oregon. Beautiful downtown, scenic setting, lots of tourists, ski resort, excellent whitewater kayaking, mt biking, hiking and camping. High desert beauty.
Regards,
DR
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Post by bradmacmt on Jun 14, 2021 10:18:05 GMT -8
I’m trying to understand the appeal of a Patagonia store? Granted, I have a bunch of their stuff going back to the Great Pacific Iron Works of the 1970’s, but these days a lot of their stuff is what I’d classify as “lifestyle” clothing. Some great, most marginal.
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Jun 14, 2021 10:47:45 GMT -8
Lake Placid, NY. Olympic tourism, High Peaks, hiking, skiing, $$$$.
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Post by gabby on Jun 14, 2021 11:33:39 GMT -8
Plenty of upscale shoppers in the area. A critical consideration, I suspect. |
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Post by downriver on Jun 14, 2021 12:40:21 GMT -8
I’m trying to understand the appeal of a Patagonia store? Granted, I have a bunch of their stuff going back to the Great Pacific Iron Works of the 1970’s, but these days a lot of their stuff is what I’d classify as “lifestyle” clothing. Some great, most marginal. I would say sense of community. Pre-Covid, my local Patagonia store would sponsor films, author talks, environmental projects and the like. I thoroughly enjoyed the films and authors at the events I attended. It was nice to enjoy such programs. I’m hoping they return in the near future. Regards, DR |
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Post by absarokanaut on Jun 14, 2021 14:24:11 GMT -8
I think Yvon is still driving an old pickup around the valley. Gotta be a billionaire by now. I think there was a Sierra Trading Post Store in Dillon but guess it gone. Dillon is on the route from JAckson to Kalispell.
Patagonia sells a lot of stuff through Skinny Skis, Moosely Mountaineering, Teton Mountaineering, and JH High Country Outfitters here.
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Post by Hungry Jack on Jun 14, 2021 17:22:10 GMT -8
I’d put a Prada store just outside Marfa TX
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jun 15, 2021 4:40:07 GMT -8
It has no other outlet stores or outlet malls along the interstate near town. There's something to be said about not having any nearby competition... |
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Jun 15, 2021 5:11:21 GMT -8
Patagonia has a store in Santa Monica, a beach burb on the western beach of Los Angeles that seems to go with more of their “surf” wear but also other Patagonia sports too. There’s more general retail stores in well heeled communities like San Francisco, north of San Diego, and South Lake Tahoe (“Heavenly” ski themed mall). The latter I bet gets more “ski” merch in winter. There’s an outlet in nearby Reno but that may be for a number of reasons … more general population/visitors with more median income, etc.. attracting potential customers away from the casinos for a bit. Not sure if the new high tech crowd will cause it’s prices to raise? …. Patagonia has an outlet store in the middle of nowhere—-Dillon, Montana. Dillon is a small town with a very small state university. It has no other outlet stores or outlet malls along the interstate... Not sure why they chose Dillon, but I heard Yvon Chouinard like to fish near the area. Not sure if that’s true, but the area around Dillon has some great rivers for fishing. So, if you had the chance to pick a city/town where Patagonia should open up a new store, where would you choose? And why?… It’s probably the fishing and perhaps the outlet looking at the attracting last minute apparel/equipment shoppers? I’d say they should put a store in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. |
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Post by bradmacmt on Jun 15, 2021 5:21:55 GMT -8
I can see that I suppose.
As to Dillon, it’s a nice little town in fly fishing country. Good backpacking and hiking too. Yes, Chouinard like to fish.
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Post by bradmacmt on Jun 15, 2021 5:23:31 GMT -8
He is I’m pretty sure. I have a couple friends that have/do work for him.
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Post by reuben on Jun 15, 2021 11:44:22 GMT -8
Bastrop. Definitely Bastrop.
Cuz there's one thing for certain
There ain't nuthin'
Happenin' here
I've heard of a state park nearby.
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Jun 15, 2021 14:50:35 GMT -8
Bastrop. Definitely Bastrop. I've heard of a state park nearby. .. Been to the Texas Bastrop area. There’s also a far rendering plant that gives off a sickly smell especially in summer. I’m going to say Patagonia would take a hard pass. Iirc there’s Patagonia store in nearby Austin (or there was). Same long trip I also hit the Patagonia store in Chicago. Think these were more generalist disposable income type stores. |
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Post by trinity on Jun 15, 2021 17:21:15 GMT -8
I’d put a Prada store just outside Marfa TX Bastrop. Definitely Bastrop. Well dang, I definitely didn't have Marfa and Bastrop on my bingo card. Like the song, though. Iirc there’s Patagonia store in nearby Austin (or there was). Still there, at least it was prior to the pandemic, which is how long it's been since I made it to downtown Austin. Hard to imagine a better place for a Patagonia store. |
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