E-Commerce company CCOutdoorStore.com relocates to Vermont

CCOutdoorStore.com, the online source for high quality gear and gifts for outdoor enthusiasts, announces its new ownership, the opening of a new retail outlet in Waterbury Center and the official move of the company’s headquarters from the state of Tennessee to Vermont.
“When we first got to know CCOutdoorStore.com, we knew it was a great fit for us – and for Vermont,” said Reed McCracken, Managing Partner of CCOutdoorStore.com. “With so many opportunities to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in Vermont, and such varying weather conditions, there’s no better place to base an outdoor gear store – and test all the equipment!” Located on Route 100 north of Ben & Jerry's Visitor Center and the Green Mountain Club the new store is situated to serve tourists and locals alike.
About CCOutdoorStore.comCCOutdoorStore.com opened in 1999 under the name C&C Outdoors. The company built its presence on the internet to a premier destination site for outdoor enthusiasts shopping for high performance, ultra-light backpacking and mountaineering gear as well as the weekend camper. As of February 2010, CCOutdoorStore.com carries over 750 products. Offerings include hiking boots from Zamberlan and Lowa, tents and sleeping bags from Sierra Designs and Big Agnes, backpacks from Gregory and Deuter, sunglasses from Julbo, watches from St. Moritz and Suunto, snowshoes from three American manufacturers and wool socks from Darn Tough Vermont. Although much of its business is based in the United States, the e-commerce company also serves customers in countries as near as Canada and as far as New Zealand. CCOutdoorStore.com is especially proud to support our troops overseas and regularly ships gifts and gear to military personnel in countries as far away as Iraq and Afghanistan.
Retail operations, customer service and shipping/warehouse activities have been based in Colorado, California, Texas, and Tennessee at various times in the company’s 10+ years in business. The CCOutdoorStore.com Waterbury Outlet will carry most of the outdoor gear, gifts, and apparel found on the website. All products on CCOutdoorStore.com can be ordered on-line and picked-up at the store or shipped to any Vermont location for free.
McCracken said the company plans to staff the store and augment its national customer service activities with part-time help in the coming months. “We are bringing a new “Focus on Service” program to CCOutdoorStore.com which will include personal service and expanded online support hours,” said McCracken. “The customers in the outdoor gear market are knowledgeable and friendly – they deserve the same from our customer service team.”
McCracken also pointed to a continued effort to add more products and brands to the company’s offerings. “We will be adding new things to our site every week for a long time,” he said. CCOutdoorStore.com also started a blog, and has begun experimenting with site-wide sales programs and discounts for Facebook fans.
The CCOutdoorStore.com outlet will be open 7 days/week for the first two weeks (Feb 13-Feb 23), but thereafter will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30 – 5:30. Naturally, it is always open for business online.
CCOutdoorStore.com came under new ownership in December 2009 and immediately moved all shipping and warehouse operations to Vermont. Jeff McMahan and Liz Kleinberg of Dinse, Knapp, and McAndrew managed the acquisition of the company. Today’s retail opening completes the company’s move into the state.
Source: CCOutdoorStore.com. February 14, 2010 -