Bass Pro Shops announced plans for a new Outpost retail location in Tyler, Texas, east of Dallas. This Tyler location adds to the expansion plans the company has in Texas, including new locations in Grand Prairie, Spring and Odessa. Upon completion, Bass Pro Shops will have a total of 18 stores in the state, each offering a unique blend of quality outdoor products, exceptional service and family-friendly experiences.
“Texas has been so good to us and we’re honored to have the opportunity to serve the great sportsmen and women throughout the state with genuine friendly, expert service,” said legendary angler, noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. “We look forward to helping outfit them for all their adventures across the great state of Texas and beyond.”
This new retail location will be located on Market Square Boulevard near the Village at Cumberland Park, conveniently located in south Tyler. Bass Pro Shops looks forward to partnering with the City of Tyler to bring the widest selection of hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation gear in the industry, with inventory specifically tailored to the region. This retail attraction is expected to open in the first half of 2025.
Like all Bass Pro Shops locations, the new store will feature a completely unique custom design. Envisioned as a tribute to the great sporting heritage of the region and a celebration of the sportsmen and women of eastern Texas, the store will build on the signature qualities that define the award-winning Bass Pro Shops shopping experience, combining retail with entertainment, outdoor education and conservation.
More than just a fishing and hunting store, the retail location will offer equipment and clothing for all outdoor adventures, including hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping and other related outdoor gear. A gift and nature center will feature a wide variety of outdoor-themed and related items, including Big Cedar Home & Cabin décor and accessories. Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s apparel sections will offer a wide assortment of brands including RedHead, TrueTimber, ASCEND, Worldwide Sportsman and Natural Reflections, along with many more popular brands for greater selection, quality and value.
In addition to providing customers with the outdoor products they love, a team of talented artists and craftsmen will design the store’s localized imagery to reinforce its immersive outdoor theme. The signature creativity and attention to detail are hallmarks of every experience from Johnny Morris, who often is referred to as “The Walt Disney of the Outdoors” for his knack of creating immersive experiences that connect people with nature.
Unique exterior and interior motifs have branded Bass Pro Shops as visually appealing, high-quality outdoor retail destinations that customers love. In addition to providing a fun outdoor experience indoors, Bass Pro Shops locations feature a large aquarium and water features stocked with native fish species, thousands of local antiques and artifacts, hundreds of trophy fish and wildlife mounts, and murals depicting local scenes.
Bass Pro Shops’ dedication to offering the widest selection of quality products at the best price and to providing genuine, friendly expert service lie at the foundation of the company’s culture. Bass Pro Shops is expected to employ around 100 “Outfitters” at its new Tyler location, many of whom will come from the local region.