Black Diamond Opens Anchorage Retail Store

Black Diamond, a global leader of innovative active outdoor performance equipment and apparel, and a brand of Clarus Corporation a company focused on the outdoor and consumer industries, opened a strategic retail store in Anchorage, Alaska.

Doors opened on March 24th and the space is located in an approximately 1,400 square foot location near the statue of Balto, where the Iditarod starts. The address is: 400 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska.

“Alaska has been long associated with Black Diamond and Anchorage houses a vibrant community of outdoor enthusiasts that identify strongly with the brand,” said Clarus President John Walbrecht. “So it is a natural fit to build a Black Diamond retail presence to further connect with our consumer in this truly ‘last frontier’ market.”

The store will be managed by Chris Marrano, who has extensive experience in retail management for other outdoor stores. An Anchorage resident for three years, Chris is an avid skier and mountaineer, and also has been a Black Diamond customer and supporter for many years.

The Anchorage location marks Black Diamond’s second retail store behind Salt Lake City. An official grand opening is slated for early April.

Clarus Corporation is focused on the outdoor and consumer industries, seeking opportunities to acquire and grow businesses that can generate attractive shareholder returns. The Company has substantial net operating tax loss carryforwards which it is seeking to redeploy to maximize shareholder value. Clarus’ primary business is as a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of outdoor equipment and lifestyle products focused on the climb, ski, mountain, and sport categories. The Company’s products are principally sold under the Black Diamond, Sierra and PIEPS brand names through specialty and online retailers, distributors and original equipment manufacturers throughout the U.S. and internationally.