Eau Claire Outdoors reported that it’s closing its store in Eau Claire, WI is closing its store after three years in operation due to inflationary pressures on the business and consumers, but plans to continue its gear rentals and community adventure programs.
The store opened in late 2023 on 225 North Barstow Street.
Kate Felton, the owner of Eau Claire Outdoors, issued a statement on social media below:
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Our business is changing. We’ll be closing our retail operations but will continue our rental and trips programs into the future.
Over the nearly 3 years since we opened, this business has been enriched by enthusiasm from our community, support from our customers, stories of adventures past and future from our visitors, and genuine friendships made.
Thank you to all of you.
Unfortunately, despite the wonderful support, we’ve not been able to make our retail business work financially. Retail businesses across our community are struggling. The cost of doing business is increasing. The cost of doing business is increasing while our customers pay more and more at the grocery store, gas pump, and doctor’s office. The products we offer are going through mandated price increases, even though they’re made in America. And online shopping culture is just getting stronger as folks, understandably, search for deals for the things they need.
This is all to say, this has been a tough road that has called for change. We’re leaning into what has worked-adventures and experiences. And so we’re continuing to invest in our rental and trips programs but closing our retail operations, with a closing sale starting August 1. The best way for you to support after this news is to shop our sale! Everything in the shop will be on sale, with sales getting better and better each week!
CLOSING SALE SCHEDULE
August 1-7…………..20% off everything
August 8-14…………30% off everything
August 15-21……….40% off everything
August 22 & 23………50% off everything
Sunday, August 23…Last day open
Shop our closing sale online or in our storefront. Storefront hours will remain the same through August. Online sale discount codes will become available on our website, eauclaireoutdoors.com
Our rental and trips programs will continue this year and into the future. The retail closure will have no impact on our upcoming 2026 trips or existing rental reservations. Updates on our rental program and our 2027 trips schedule will be made this fall and beyond.
Thank you again to our community for nearly 3 years of love and support. We appreciate your continued support as our business changes and we lean out of retail and into experiences.
Much love,
Image courtesy Eau Claire Outdoors
