Westward ho for Sportsman's Warehouse

Sportsman's Warehouse is growing its store presence out West.



The retailer will open a store in Slidell, Louisiana, its first in the state, and another in Las Cruces, New Mexico.



The Louisiana store will be located in the Rouse Shopping Center, and is expected to open in early 2016.



The store in Las Cruces will be located on Telshore Boulevard and is expected to open in the summer of 2016.



Combined with the locations previously announced, the two stores bring the total of announced locations for 2016 to six as the chain continues to execute its growth strategy.



These stores will feature an extensive selection of hunting, fishing and camping gear, as well as a wide range of apparel and footwear. As with all Sportsman's Warehouse locations, they will also feature instruction, seminars and special events related to outdoor activities.



"We are excited to enter the Louisiana market as it represents a large user base. We are also excited to increase our presence throughout the western United States in a market we know very well," noted John Schaefer, Sportsman's Warehouse CEO. "To further expand in New Mexico and our entry into Louisiana signifies our continued strength in the west and expansion east in markets with great potential.”