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A renovation converting 4000-square feet of warehouse space into retail floor space increases the store's total retail selling area to 23,000-square feet 32 • Sports Insight ~ December 2018 20. Fit Me! "Buy a backpack and have it fit properly in the camping department. That makes for a much better hike." Kristin Broadrick 21. Food Drive. "Canned and dry goods promotions to collect food to help feed area families." Jon Nash 22. Carving Station. "Carved wooden statues." Robyn Olivares 23. Sanitary. "Clean facilities inside and out." Kris Jacques 24. Woof, Woof. "Complimentary dog kennels." Robyn Olivares 25. Round Up. "Customers rounding up their purchases to the next dollar, with the additional money going to conservation." Jon Nash 26. Stuffing. "Decorated with unique trophy animals." Luke Conroy 27. All Hands On Deck. "Everyone at KTP works the floor." Lisa Moriguchi 28. All Relative. "There's a real family atmosphere for workers." Fox Keim 29. Correct Fit. "Friendly outfitters who will take the time to fit you with the correct equipment." George Hockhousen 30. A History. "Generations of area residents whose first job was at KTP." Jon Nash 31. Benefits. "Generous employee discount" Robyn Olivares 32. Summertime! "There are great deals in the SUMMAH tent." Gary Littley 33. Local Flavor. "Great selection of Maine gifts, souvenirs for you and the family or perhaps a gift for someone else." Jon Nash 34. Gunning. "Guns R Us." Lisa Moriguchi 35. Target Practice. "Has a shooting sports department like no other." Kimberly Donnell 36. Feet-ures. "Have you seen all the shoes? Super!" Kristin Broadrick 37. Local Support. "It is incredible to see how many Maine, New Hampshire and New England small businesses are represented at KTP, itself being a company with a local small business history." Michelle Wheeler 38. Fun Time. "I like the extra money I earn and the discount that I use a lot, but I come to work because I like being here. We're serious about doing a good job, but we also have fun. Hopefully that shows to our customers." Anna Formalarie 39. Dating Service. "I found two of my best friends as well as my wife working at the Kittery Trading Post." Seth Legere 40. Asked And Answered. "If you ask, we will go looking. Our buyers are on site talking to our floor staff and our managers. If customers are asking for product or brands, buyers are out looking to make that happen." Kristin Broadrick 41. Dock Of The Bay. "If you want a break from shopping you can sit on the beautiful dock." Kristin Broadrick 42. Starting Line. "In 80 years it's been the starting place for countless adventures — first fish, first deer, first peaks bagged, world travel and too many others to mention." Derek Sturtevant 43. Staying True. "KTP is always expanding with new ideas while staying true to their core values." Haley Hartman 44. Toy Store. "It's an Island of Misfit Toys where we all work together for success." Fox Keim 45. Priorities. "It is as true today as it was 80 years ago, KTP realizes that the customer is and always will be their number one priority." Gary Littley 46. Local Eats. "Just outside of the store are two great places to eat Maine cuisine — Maine Ocean Lobster and The Lobster Pot." Luke Conroy 47. Doing Good. "Kittery Trading Post supports conservation and protection of our natural resources." Derek Sturtevant 48. No Dabbling. "We don't dabble." Robert Adams 49. Woof, Woof, Woof. "KTP doesn't forget your canine friend — from PFDs to training supplies to toys and carriers. KTP even has large outdoor dog kennels for your friend to rest while you shop." Tamara Knowles 50. T-Shirt Craze. "KTP event T-shirts have become collectibles." Jon Nash 51. Hello There. "KTP greeters are on hand to welcome you and answer questions as you walk through the doors at either entrance." Jon Nash Kevin O. Adams retires at the age of 47 to enjoy the great outdoors. Gary, Philip, Kevin F., and Kim Adams carry on the family tradition as owners of the Kittery Trading Post. A 4000-square- foot expansion is added to the existing warehouse in preparation for the next major retail expansion. Kittery Trading Post celebrates its 50th years as a family business. KTP officially adds a two- story building between the existing store and warehouse. This construction includes a second store entrance. Kittery Trading Post launches its website. A year and a half after first breaking ground for the latest addition of 18,000 square feet, the store could now claim a total of 36,700-square feet of selling, office and warehouse space. A major multi-phase expansion begins that will include a substantial overhaul of the store's appearance, a new entrance closer to Route One. Following his older brothers Kevin and Philip (who retired in 1999), Gary Adams retires at age 58. The family business continues under the leadership of Kevin F. and Kim Adams. For the birds: Kittery Trading Post loves to have animals at its special events. 1983 1988 1993 2001 1996 2003 1977 1986 1992 Timeline continued RETAIL PROFILE sportsinsightmag.com

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