Gander Outdoors will open its Breaux Bridge, La., location just north of Interstate 10 at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
This story by Adam Daigle originally appeared in the Acadiana Advocate.
The retail store and RV dealership, under new ownership after its predecessor, Gander Mountain, closed all its stores after filing for bankruptcy two years ago, will open the store at 2310 N. Frontage Road with a salute to first responders, active-duty military and veterans. Store officials will raise a 3,200-square-foot flag on a pole 130 feet high during a special ceremony.
The store will employ 60 to 70 people, Camping World spokesperson Karen Porter said. The business will feature two buildings – the 48,170-square-foot retail and RV sales building and the 32,785-square-foot RV service building.
“We are excited to bring the Gander Outdoors to the wonderful area of Breaux Bridge and the greater Lafayette community”, said Marcus Lemonis, chairman of Camping World Holdings. “There is so much culture, adventure and history found here, and the location will be a prime destination to serve the outdoor community.”
The store is one of 11 the company plans to open and the only one in Louisiana and the Gulf South. Last year it opened 12 stores.
