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Shipton’s Big R Opens New Store in Billings Heights

By Allyn Hulteng

With affordable, high-quality products and great customer service, the new Shipton’s Big R in Billings Heights is ready to serve ranchers, farmers and everyone else who lives the rural and Western lifestyle – and yes, the pet owner and outdoorsman, too.

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ROOTED IN TRADITION Montana is renowned for its rural and Western lifestyle, and today’s farmers and ranchers continue that time-honored tradition.

For more than 66 years, Shipton’s Big R has endeavored to provide hardworking Montanans with quality products at everyday low prices with unparalleled customer service. Opening as a small independent farm and ranch supply store in 1949, Shipton’s Big R grew to become one of the region’s largest suppliers of farm and ranch supplies, with two large stores in Billings plus a third in Sheridan, WY. Still, the demand for quality farm and ranch goods continued to increase.

With an eye on this trend, Jay Carroll and his executive team began looking at ways to provide even better service.

“Our focus has always been on our customer and their convenience.” said Carroll.

Ultimately, they realized the market could best be served by opening a fourth Shipton’s Big R store in Billings Heights.

“People in the Heights have been incredibly supportive, and we’re thrilled to be a part of this thriving community,” said Carroll.

MORE THAN A STORE Located at 1908 Main St., the new Shipton’s Big R offers convenient access to both Main Street and Lake Elmo Drive. That access, plus the fact that the store is mere blocks from the busy intersection of Wicks and Main, makes it easy for trucks pulling large trailers to enter and exit. please see page 5

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Like the other three stores, Big R Heights remains rooted in farm and ranch equipment and supplies – including tack, feed and fencing.

To accommodate the growing needs of their customers, the store also features specialized departments such as power tools, pet supplies and sporting goods.

“We have the largest selection of “new” firearms in Montana and Wyoming,” noted Carroll.

As the weather changes, departments expand to include seasonal merchandise – like lawn and garden supplies and fishing and camping gear in the spring. please see page 7

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One trip inside and you know that Shipton’s Big R is no ordinary retail center.

FARM AND RANCH AND MORE Looking for a riding lawn mower? How about high-quality food for Fido? Have a new trailer and need the right towing package?

Look no further than Shipton’s Big R. Offering a large array of quality merchandise, Shipton’s Big R is your destination for top-of-the-line brands. Husqvarna, Tarter, Honda, DeWalt, Science Diet, Smith & Wesson and Remington are among the many quality names customers will find. Like the other three stores, Big R Heights is also staffed with highly-trained employees who are able to provide in-depth product information and technical assistance.

Shipton’s Big R also services what they sell. The store’s certified technicians will make sure your power equipment and power tools run at top performance for years to come.

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From page 7 “There is literally a ‘jeans wall,’ with a huge variety of styles and more than 100 sizes to In addition to tools and supplies, Big R choose from,” Carroll said.

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CUSTOMERS FIRST While the range of products has grown significantly since the first store opened in 1949, one thing remains the same.

“At Shipton’s Big R, we are all about our customer,” said Carroll.

For Carroll and his staff, that commitment shines through in their promise to offer the best quality products at everyday low prices supported by the highest standard of customer service in the industry.

“We invite everyone in to any of our four Shipton’s Big R stores to experience the difference for yourself.”

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J

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Starting Wednesday, May 27 and running through Sunday, May 31, the grand opening will be a fun-filled extravaganza for the entire family!

PRIZE-A-PALOOZA! Throughout the five-day celebration, Shipton’s Big R will be giving away hundreds of incredible prizes.

Giveaways include firearms by Ruger, Browning, Mossberg and Smith & Wesson, and Marlin, a Liberty gun safe, a Husqvarna lawn mower, a truck box by Delta, a 10-drawer tool cabinet by Quality Craft, a Tuf Cooper Autograph Package – plus more!

Grand prizes include a Woodpro woodstove, A $2,500 DeWalt tool package and a chicken coop – fully-loaded!

Shipton’s Big R will also give away 350 pairs of jeans, including jeans from Ariat, Wrangler, Cruel Girl, Cinch, Carhartt and Rock & Roll Cowgirl plus boots from Justin, Tony Lama, Carhartt and Muck.

People can also register to win a $500 Tarter gift card, a $500 Montana Silversmith’s gift basket and a $500 Weaver Tack collection. Plus, one $250 Shipton’s Big R gift card will be given away each day of the grand opening celebration, compliments of Science Diet.

Customers will find entry forms and drawing boxes located throughout the store.

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So plan now to pack up the kids and enjoy a savory lunch along with other area families.

Afterward, head into the new Heights store and peruse more than 43,000 square feet of farm and ranch supplies, tack, toys, feed, please see page 17

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“BRANDED WITH QUALITY” For more than 66 years, Shipton’s Big R has been providing hardworking folks with top quality products at everyday low prices along From page 13 with the highest level of customer service.

If you are already a customer, the Shipton’s Big R staff thanks you for your business and automotive and more. Be sure to check out the invites you to explore the new Shipton’s Big R expansive pet department, featuring quality in Billings Heights. pet foods including Science Diet, Rancher’s Choice, Blue and Iams. Then, head over to the sporting goods department where you will find the largest selection of firearms in Montana and Wyoming, including Remington, Smith & Wesson, Ruger plus more.

Ladies, be sure to find time to shop the extensive collection of Montana Silversmiths jewelry – you won’t find a better selection in all of Montana or Wyoming.

Did we mention jeans? Shipton’s Big R has an entire “wall of jeans” in more than 100 sizes, featuring top brands like Levi’s, Wrangler, Cruel Girl, Cinch, Ariat and Carhartt.

For those who have work to do, Big R Heights has an extensive inventory of topnamed power tools and equipment, including LARRY MAYER/ Husqvarna, Tarter, Honda and DeWalt.

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If you’ve never been to one of our stores, come to the grand opening celebration and experience the Shipton’s Big R difference.

“We are committed to offering the best quality merchandise, the best pricing and the best shopping experience for our customers,” said Jay Carroll. “Serving our customer is at the heart of what we do.”

Congratulations Shipton’s Big R on your new store!

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hipton’s Big R has been serving farmers and ranchers and everyone who lives the rural and western lifestyle for more than 66 years.

Now celebrating the opening of their new store in Billings Heights, Shipton’s Big R continues a proud tradition of offering the highest quality products at everyday low prices along with the best possible customer service.

Jay Carroll, who along with his brother Gregg owns Shipton’s Big R, leads a team of seasoned store managers including Tom Quinn (Big R West), Tyler McElvain (Big R East) and and Sam Depew (Big R Sheridan).

Rounding out the team is Shelby Toepke, who has taken the reins as store manager of Big R Heights.

Photo courtesy of Dan Sullivan of Yellowstone Valley Woman Magazine Owners Jay and Gregg Carroll.

Born and raised in Miles City, MT., Shelby understands the needs of farmers and ranchers.

“We’re very excited to be opening our fourth store in Billings Heights,” Toepke said. “This is a great location to serve people in the Heights plus farmers and ranchers all across eastern Montana.”

The Heights store features the same high-quality products, including chainsaws, leather gloves, hardware, tow straps, whole oats, wood shavings and bulk propane.

“Come and see all that Big R Heights has to offer – we look forward to serving you,” Shelby said.

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