SIDNEY, Neb. (Press Release) - Cabela's Incorporated, the World's Foremost Outfitter of
hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced plans to open a store in
Woodbury, Minn., bringing Cabela's extraordinary retail experience to customers
in Woodbury and the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Cabela's
expects to open the store in fall 2014. The 85,000-square-foot store will be
located in the Tamarack Village Shopping Center. It will be Cabela's fourth
store in Minnesota, following the East Grand Forks, Owatonna and Rogers
locations. Construction is expected to start in fall 2013.
The store is
expected to employ up to 185 full- and part-time employees, and most will come
from Woodbury and the surrounding area. Cabela's typically attracts as staffers
experienced outdoor recreationalists, who join the Cabela's family of employees
known for their passion for and knowledge of the outdoors as well as excellent
customer service skills.
"Minnesota
offers a tremendous array of outdoor pursuits and that has been highlighted by
the commitment and loyalty of Cabela's customers across the state," said
Cabela's Chief Executive Officer Tommy Millner. "Cabela's has had remarkable
success in the East Grand Forks, Owatonna and Rogers locations and we expect
similar results in Woodbury."
The
building's exterior will reflect Cabela's popular store model with log
construction, stonework, wood siding and metal roofing. A large glass storefront
will allow customers to view much of the store's interior as they approach the
building. The inside will feature the company's next-generation layout,
designed to surround customers in an outdoor experience, including dynamic
wildlife displays and trophy animal mounts displayed on a mountain. The store
will also feature a Boat Shop, Gun Library, aquarium, Bargain Cave and Fudge
Shop.
Cabela's also announced plans to build a store in Greenville, S.C., opening in 2014.
Cabela's has previously announced plans to open stores in Saginaw, Mich.;
Columbus, Ohio; Grandville, Mich.; Louisville, Ky.; Green Bay, Wis.; Thornton,
Colo.; Lone Tree, Colo.; Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; Kalispell, Mont.;
Anchorage, Alaska; Bristol, Va.; and Christiana, Del. It also will relocate its
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, store. Currently, Cabela's operates 40 retail
stores across the United States and Canada.
Cabela's
stores showcase thousands of products, including hunting, fishing, camping,
hiking, boating and wildlife-watching gear, as well as clothing and
outdoor-themed gifts and furnishings. The company is famous for its strong
brand and world-renowned reputation for delivering quality merchandise, value
and legendary customer service.
The Tamarack
Village Shopping Center also includes Home Depot, JC Penney, Dick's Sporting
Goods, Toys R Us, JoAnn Fabric and Cub Foods.
