CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Purpose-Built Trade Co., a family-owned, East Bay Area industrial clothing outfitter, is poised to open its first retail store location in Sacramento County at 6425 Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights.

The 7,665-square-foot freestanding retail building fronts Sunrise Boulevard and is just north of Greenback Lane in what was the former location of Pier 1 Imports and a SleepFirst Mattress store, according to Loopnet.

Chain link fencing is visible from Sunrise Boulevard and a portion of the parking lot is fenced off by the project contractor, Huff Construction Inc. of Modesto, which is dividing the building into three separate retail suites.

The property has direct full access from multiple points along Sunrise Boulevard and its large parking area is shared with three restaurants, Texas Roadhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings and Red Lobster.

Purpose-Built Trade Co. will occupy the larger center suite. Two other adjacent partially built out suites, each measuring about 3,800-square feet, are to be leased separately.

Purpose-Built began in the East Bay city of Concord as East Bay Work Wear, according to owner/founder Chris Johnson. Other Bay Area retail locations include Pleasant Hill, Livermore, Oakley and Modesto.

“Our company mission is simple: We Support Blue Collar”, according to remarks by Johnson on the company’s website.

Purpose-Built specializes in work and construction boots, men’s apparel, women’s apparel and footwear, and accessories such as belts, insoles, suspenders, socks, hats, high visibility clothing and gloves for the trades.

Its retail stores also offer a large selection of specialty apparel such as flame-resistant (FR) gear, tactical, rain gear, moisture-wicking, and high visibility (hi-vis) apparel and work footwear.

“We set out to build a family-friendly shop, stocked with all the gear you’ll need from head-to-toe to feel safe, be comfortable, and proud to get the job done both on and off the job site,” Johnson said about his company. “Our men’s clothing is like wearable equipment, wrapping you in durability and reliability, and keeping you comfortable and ready – both on and off the jobsite.”

Purpose-Built offers 10 percent union, military, senior or first responder discount on in-store and online purchases.

“At Purpose-Built, we pride ourselves on outfitting the people who keep the economy running,” Johnson has said.

Other merchandise will include a range of men’s, women’s, kids, footwear and accessories including brands such as Carhartt, Wrangler, Ben Davis and Pendleton. Timberland Pro, Danner, Carhartt and Wolverine boots.

An opening date is anticipated later this fall, workers at the site said.