The first time Dan Epstein visited his wife's family's outdoor store, Champaign Surplus, he left daydreaming about leaving his corporate finance job and one day wearing his favorite gear to work. The store was originally an appliance and surplus shop, opened in 1947 by Shira ...read more
Hundreds of representatives from outdoor brands and retailers gathered last night for the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance annual awards, which pay tribute to the vendors and retailers that are leading the outdoor industry in excellence. The presentation happened in Knoxville, ...read more
Champaign Surplus, the largest locally owned and operated specialty outdoor retailer in the central Illinois area, is rebranding and expanding after 71 years in business. Its name is changing to Champaign Outdoors and its one building will multiply to three, expected to open at ...read more
