Christy Sports Acquires Grizzly Outfitters in Big Sky, Montana
December 15, 2022
Christy Sports has acquired Grizzly Outfitters, a specialty outdoor retail and rental operator in Big Sky, Montana. The acquisition, which closed December 15, 2022, expands Christy Sports' retail and rental footprint in Montana and preserves the Grizzly Outfitters brand and staff during the transition.
- Buyers
- Christy Sports
- Targets
- Grizzly Outfitters
- Sellers
- Ken Lancey, Andrew Schreiner
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Montana, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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