EMS Opens Stamford Location

Eastern Mountain Sports announced the grand opening of its Stamford, Conn., store now relocated at the Ridgeway Shopping Center.  The new location will have children’s gear for the first time, apparel and accessories, in addition to experts that provide personalized fitting for footwear and backpacks.

The 8,144 square-foot store will also feature a road running footwear collection, a paddle sports department (including equipment rental), snowshoes, sleeping bags, backpacks, tents and kayaks. The grand opening celebration, Sept. 14-20, 2014, will showcase the latest Fall 2014 outerwear and equipment for fall hiking and winter sports activities. Throughout the opening festivities, customers have the opportunity to win prizes with one grand prizewinner receiving a kayak package valued at more than $1,000.

“Connecticut has been an important part of Eastern Mountain Sports’ history and success, even more so with the company’s headquarters here,” said Mark Walsh, CEO, Vestis Retail Group. “As outdoor activities are such an important part of daily life here, we are committed to providing our customers best-in-class service matched by outdoor products that make outdoor activities accessible and enjoyable.”