| Diamond Brand   Outdoors celebrates two new   Asheville stores, a heritage outfitter and a downtown adventure boutique.  The Downtown store’s grand opening will take place   Thursday, December 11th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 53 Biltmore Avenue. 
 Lined with reclaimed wood and   contemporary steel, the Parkway Centre store is a happening backdrop for this   Friday’s event with live music from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. by Underhill Rose,   followed by the Jay Franck Duo from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with appetizers   provided by The Fresh Market, next door to the new location. The first 100   attendees to show up at the spacious 15,000-square-foot store will receive   Diamond Brand tote bags. 
 “We have loved seeing our loyal   customers and plenty of new faces in our new stores the past few weeks,”   president and owner Will Gay said. “Whether they are setting up a Mountain   Hardwear tent, or walking around in a pair of warm Sorel boots, everyone is   having fun with our state-of-the-art shopping experience.” 
 The outfitter store’s retro   lounge makes checking out the latest Patagonia and Smartwool styles more of a   journey than a destination, and the kayak simulator area is not to be missed.  
 On December 11th, Diamond Brand   Outdoors, Downtown Asheville’s grand opening in the Aloft Hotel will have a   “Taste of Downtown,” and drinks will be available for purchase at the W xyz   bar. Along with trusted favorites like The North Face, the boutique also   carries gifts, like jewelry by Bronwen and jackets by Nau. Live music by John   Stickley will round out Thursday’s festivities.  
 Regular store hours for the   outfitter store are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10   a.m. to 7 p.m. The Downtown store is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 9   p.m. 
 History  
 As a trusted outdoor company   that has won “Best of WNC” eleven years running and was recently awarded a   spot on the national, Top 100 Outdoor Retailer list, patrons of Diamond Brand   Outdoors value the company’s heritage and selection of top quality products.   Diamond Brand ‘s history began in 1881 when the company was founded as a fur   and feathers distributor. They created the original Boy Scout pack in 1931.   With such an established history, Diamond Brand understands the design and   quality necessary for outdoor enthusiasts in the Blue Ridge Mountains and   beyond. 
 For more information contact Sarah Merrell at 828-231-3963. To visit the Diamond Brand Outdoors website go to www.diamondbrand.com/commerce. |