Three Bears Alaska, Inc. Purchases Alaska Ship Supply in Dutch Harbor
Three Bears Alaska recently announced the purchase of Alaska Ship Supply and Captains Bay in Dutch Harbor.
Carter Damaska | Alaska Business
Three Bears Alaska announced December 1 that it had purchased Alaska Ship Supply, a general store, and Captains Bay, a convenience store, in Dutch Harbor.
Keeping What Customers Want
Alaska Ship Supply and Captains Bay have served the Dutch Harbor/Unalaska and Bering Sea fishing communities since 1986. Alaska Ship Supply President Larry Soriano says it’s time for a change and Three Bears Alaska is the right company to make it.
“We believe Three Bears Alaska is just the right fit to take our family-owned business to a higher level of customer service and satisfaction. Three Bears is a very experienced, successful, and growing retailer in the Interior of Alaska and knows what it takes to run stores in challenging environments,” Soriano says. “They are an Alaska-owned and operated company as well.”
Three Bears Alaska President and CEO David Weisz says his team will continue to offer Alaska Ship Supply and Captains Bay customers the items they rely on and services they enjoy while bringing in new products, improving customer service, and looking for new ways to serve the community.
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“Our commitment to maintaining the high standards and quality that you have come to expect remains unwavering. We want to assure Alaska Ship Supply and Captains Bay loyal customers that your favorite products and services will continue to be offered with the same level of care and attention to detail, especially to our boat customers. We have many ideas to enhance the store and make it even better.”
Weisz says his team will bring new energy and fresh ideas to the stores, which he hopes will result in an improved shopping experience for customers. An enhanced selection of items, including new products and services, are planned. The company plans to be an active part of the Dutch Harbor community, with events, promotions, and partnerships, he says. The team is also currently exploring new ways to bring innovation and technology into the store to make customer interactions more pleasant and convenient.
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