Carhartt opens first company-owned Central Oregon store as Obsidian Boardshop prepares for Bend debut
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two new retail stores are bringing additional shopping options to Bend this week, with national workwear retailer Carhartt opening its doors Thursday and locally owned Obsidian Boardshop preparing for a soft opening Saturday.
Carhartt opened its first company-owned store in Central Oregon on Thursday, Nov. 12, occupying part of the former Cracker Barrel building in Bend.
The new location offers the company’s signature workwear, outerwear and other apparel, giving Central Oregon shoppers another place to purchase the brand’s clothing and gear.
Carhartt’s new Bend store features a selection of workwear and apparel. The retailer opened its first company-owned location in Central Oregon on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026.
Meanwhile, across town, Obsidian Boardshop is preparing to welcome customers Saturday, Nov. 14, at 345 SW Century Drive, Suite 100.
Co-owners Marcel Dolak and Andrew Kimmell said they saw an opportunity to fill a gap in Bend’s snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing community following the closure of Tactics.
The two friends and neighbors decided to open the business after seeing the community’s reaction to losing a dedicated board shop. They said they recognized the need for another local shop and decided to take on the opportunity themselves.
The owners said the new business came together quickly, taking approximately 30 days from signing the lease to preparing for its opening.
They hope to offer something for a wide range of customers, with an emphasis on product selection and a welcoming shopping experience.
For Faith Mora, who previously worked at Tactics, the opening represents an opportunity to continue working in the snowboard industry.
“I’m excited to be able to step back into the snowboard world,” Mora said.
Beyond retail, the owners hope Obsidian becomes a gathering place for the local snow, skate and surf community. Their plans include events, movie premieres and opportunities for customers to connect before or after spending time on the mountain.
The owners also discussed plans for an expanded outdoor deck and eventually offering coffee, snacks and other amenities.
Obsidian Boardshop’s soft opening is scheduled for noon Saturday.
Together, the openings add to Bend’s retail options, bringing a nationally recognized workwear brand to the area while giving local snow, skate and surf enthusiasts a new place to shop and connect.
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