MIDVALE, Utah, March 23, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportsman's Warehouse (Nasdaq:SPWH) is expanding its operations to include new retail locations in Avondale, Arizona, and Fairfield, California. The Avondale store will be the seventh store in Arizona and located in Gateway Village. In Fairfield, California, the new store will be located at Gateway Courtyard and will be the seventh location in California. Combined with the locations previously announced these stores bring the total of announced locations for 2016 to eleven new locations as the Company continues to execute its growth strategy. By the end of 2016 Sportsman's Warehouse will operate 75 retail store locations in 20 states.

As with all Sportsman's Warehouse locations, these new stores will feature an extensive selection of hunting, fishing and camping equipment geared toward each local market, as well as a wide range of apparel and footwear that will support the local user base. These stores will also feature instruction, seminars and special events related to outdoor activities.

"Arizona and California are great states with an abundance of hunting, fishing and camping access, along with a large customer base. We are excited to increase our presence throughout the western United States in these markets that we know very well," noted John Schaefer, Sportsman's Warehouse CEO. "The addition of these stores keeps with our business plan, promoting stable growth that will benefit our company, our vendors, and most importantly, our loyal customers for many years to come. Each of these areas has a strong outdoor heritage, and we plan to become an active, contributing partner in each of these great communities."

Sportsman's Warehouse serves outdoor enthusiasts, casual users and first time participants with quality brand-name hunting, fishing, camping and shooting merchandise within a convenient shopping environment, serviced by passionate, knowledgeable associates to create a memorable outdoor experience. To find the Sportsman's Warehouse nearest you or to shop online, visit us on the Web at www.sportsmanswarehouse.com.

Contact:
Karen Seaman, Chief Marketing Officer
Sportsman's Warehouse Corporate Office
kseaman@sportsmanswarehouse.com