After a sudden and unannounced closure in June left Houston western wear enthusiasts without their favored Pinto Ranch stores, the iconic brand has reopened its doors. As reported by ABC13, the popular chain welcomed back customers on Friday to their Houston and Dallas locations with the new management affirming their dedication to preserving the Texas-based legacy.
Notably, the abrupt closure last month had attracted attention when shoppers were greeted by store signs signaling an unspecified hiatus, with neighboring businesses indicating the shutdown occurred the week prior. According to Chron.com, Pinto Ranch has been a go-to destination for fashion-forward western wear, hosting an exclusive collection of upscale brands. The company is famous for their high-end cowboy boots, handcrafted saddles, and has dressed celebrities like Drake, who was spotted purchasing luxurious gear ahead of his ranch purchase.
The former owner, Guido Caranti, recently parted ways with the retail business in a bid to salvage it, leading to its acquisition by new management. "We realize there was some uncertainty about whether Pinto Ranch would reopen, but we worked hard with the previous owner to save this iconic Texas brand. We are thrilled to announce the reopening of our Dallas and Houston locations and welcome back our valued customers," COO Lamar McCubbin stated in a news release obtained by ABC13.
Before the stores closed, a number of customers had taken to social media expressing confusion and concern about their canceled orders, as evidenced by a Pinto Ranch summer sale promotion post on June 7 where people left comments about their experiences. Having been met by silence from the company's accounts then, the new owners are now attempting to mend fences with promotions exclusive to their reopening efforts aimed to court their customer base's loyalty.
