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Cabela's

Cabela's is an American direct marketer and specialty retailer of hunting, fishing, camping, and related outdoor recreation merchandise.^[1] Founded in 1961 by brothers Richard N. "Dick" Cabela and Jim Cabela, along with Dick's wife Mary, the company began as a mail-order operation selling hand-tied fishing flies from their kitchen table in Sidney, Nebraska.^[2] It grew into a prominent catalog business and later expanded to retail stores featuring immersive environments with taxidermy displays, aquariums, and shooting ranges designed to evoke the outdoors.^[3] Cabela's went public in 2004 and was acquired by Bass Pro Shops in 2017 for approximately $5 billion, integrating its operations while maintaining the brand's focus on outfitting enthusiasts for hunting, fishing, and shooting activities.^[1]^[4]

Founding and Early Development

Origins and Initial Growth (1961–1980s)

Cabela's was founded in 1961 by Richard N. "Dick" Cabela in Sidney, Nebraska, initially as a small mail-order operation selling fishing lures. Dick Cabela, while on a buying trip to Chicago for his furniture business, invested $45 in approximately 3,000 hand-tied fishing flies, which he advertised for sale in outdoor magazines such as Sports Afield from his kitchen table.^[5] His wife, Mary Cabela, assisted in packing and shipping orders, embodying a family-driven startup without external financing or subsidies.^[6] This grassroots approach capitalized on the post-World War II surge in outdoor recreation among rural Americans, providing affordable gear to hunters and anglers underserved by urban-focused retailers.^[7] In 1963, Dick's brother Jim Cabela joined the business, contributing to its expansion, and the company produced its first mimeographed catalog of about 12 pages featuring basic fishing supplies like flies, hooks, leaders, and bamboo poles.^[8] Operations relocated to the basement of the family's furniture store in 1964 to accommodate growing orders fueled by word-of-mouth referrals and repeat customers in Midwestern hunting communities.^[8] The business was formally incorporated in 1965 as Cabela's Inc., with the family reinvesting all early profits to sustain organic growth rather than seeking venture capital or loans.^[7] By 1969, surging demand prompted a move to a dedicated 50,000-square-foot warehouse in Sidney, enabling broader inventory and catalog enhancements that included additional outdoor products.^[7] Through the 1970s, Cabela's maintained a self-reliant model, relying on customer loyalty and direct marketing to achieve steady revenue increases without government grants or institutional backing, distinguishing it from subsidized competitors.^[7] This period solidified its niche as a trusted supplier of high-quality, budget-friendly equipment amid rising participation in fishing and hunting, driven by demographic shifts toward rural leisure pursuits.^[6]

Catalog Expansion and Mail-Order Dominance (1980s–1990s)

During the 1980s, Cabela's catalogs expanded significantly in scope and production quality, transitioning from basic mail-order listings to thicker, visually engaging publications featuring high-quality in-house photography and detailed product narratives tailored to hunting, fishing, and outdoor self-reliance pursuits. This evolution supported steady revenue growth by fostering loyalty among rural and working-class customers who valued specialized gear not readily available from generic retailers, with operations constrained by the limits of the Sidney, Nebraska, facilities by the mid-decade.^[7] To accommodate rising order volumes, Cabela's invested in warehouse expansions within Sidney during the early 1990s, acquiring five buildings by 1992 that provided space equivalent to over ten football fields for inventory and fulfillment, enhancing supply chain efficiency through localized, data-informed stocking based on historical order patterns from inbound calls. A 24/7 toll-free service center in Kearney, Nebraska, handled approximately two million customer inquiries annually in the early 1990s, enabling empirical tracking of preferences for exclusive items like custom fishing rods and rugged apparel, which differentiated Cabela's from broader competitors by prioritizing practical utility over mass-market standardization.^[1] By the mid-1990s, catalog diversification included multiple specialized editions focused on distinct activities such as hunting and fishing, complementing master catalogs with broader offerings, culminating in 28 annual editions mailed to nearly 60 million addresses across the United States, Canada, and over 120 foreign countries by the late 1990s. This print-media innovation, produced internally to maintain authenticity and immersion, drove catalog sales to approach $500 million annually by the decade's end, accounting for more than 88 percent of total revenue and underscoring the effectiveness of direct-marketing retention strategies rooted in customer data rather than digital or urban-centric advertising. Further operational scaling came with the completion of a 600,000-square-foot distribution center in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, in 1996, extending multi-state logistics to better serve Midwestern demand and reduce fulfillment times for time-sensitive outdoor seasons.^[7]^[1]

Retail Expansion and Public Listing

First Stores and Experiential Model (1990s–2000s)

Cabela's initiated its brick-and-mortar expansion with the opening of its first destination retail store in Kearney, Nebraska, in 1987, shifting from a primarily catalog-based operation to physical locations designed to immerse customers in outdoor themes.^[9] This 151,000-square-foot facility incorporated taxidermy mounts and scenic displays to evoke hunting and fishing environments, laying the groundwork for the company's experiential retail approach.^[10] In 1991, Cabela's opened a second major store in Sidney, Nebraska, spanning 75,000 square feet and featuring expanded exhibits including aquariums and conservation-themed dioramas, which further emphasized educational and aspirational elements over conventional merchandising.^[7] The experiential model aimed to extend customer dwell time through interactive and visually compelling features, such as life-sized animal habitats and artifact collections, thereby encouraging exploration and impulse purchases amid a blend of retail and museum-like attractions.^[11] These large-format stores, typically exceeding 100,000 square feet, contrasted with traditional outdoor retailers by prioritizing authentic engagement over quick transactions, with internal strategies leveraging the immersive setup to boost conversion rates beyond those of standard big-box formats.^[12] Empirical outcomes from early locations demonstrated elevated sales per square foot, attributed to prolonged visits that fostered brand loyalty among hunting, fishing, and camping enthusiasts.^[7] During the 1990s and into the 2000s, Cabela's expanded to approximately nine destination stores by 2004, strategically sited in rural and suburban heartland regions like Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa to serve non-urban customers with limited access to specialized outdoor gear.^[13] This selective footprint avoided saturated coastal markets, focusing instead on areas with strong ties to outdoor recreation, where the stores functioned as community hubs blending commerce with informal education on wildlife and conservation.^[7] The approach reinforced Cabela's identity as a purveyor of rugged, practical merchandise while differentiating it through experiential depth that traditional competitors lacked.^[11]

IPO and National Footprint (2004–2016)

Cabela's Incorporated completed its initial public offering on June 24, 2004, pricing 7.8 million shares at $20 each and raising approximately $156 million in net proceeds, which funded accelerated retail expansion and debt reduction.^[14] The IPO valued the company at around $1.2 billion and marked a shift from family-owned operations to public market financing, enabling investments in new store developments across the United States and Canada.^[15] Post-IPO, Cabela's pursued aggressive store growth, increasing from about 20 locations in 2004 to over 80 by May 2016, with new sites strategically placed near major highways to attract highway travelers, truckers, and families in semi-rural or high-traffic areas. This expansion emphasized large-format "destination" stores featuring experiential elements like taxidermy displays and aquariums to draw customers from wide catchment areas, often spurring local economic activity through job creation in underserved rural communities.^[16] By 2014, the company operated around 50 stores and planned to add 23 more over the subsequent two years, reflecting a capital-intensive strategy reliant on IPO proceeds and subsequent borrowings.^[17] The period solidified Cabela's branding as the "World's Foremost Outfitter," a slogan emphasizing expertise in hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear, which resonated with its core customer base and supported revenue growth to approximately $4.1 billion by fiscal 2015.^[18] However, rapid scaling via debt financing exposed vulnerabilities, as same-store sales declined—falling 11.2% in Q3 2014 and 4% in Q3 2015—amid intensifying e-commerce competition from Amazon and others, alongside softening demand for firearms and ammunition.^[19]^[20] These trends highlighted operational strains, including inefficiencies from overexpansion without commensurate productivity gains, contributing to profitability pressures despite overall revenue increases.^[10]

Acquisition and Integration with Bass Pro Shops

Merger Negotiations and Approval (2016–2017)

On October 3, 2016, Bass Pro Shops announced an agreement to acquire Cabela's in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.5 billion, or $65.50 per share, representing a 19.2% premium over Cabela's closing stock price the prior trading day.^[21]^[22] The deal was driven by complementary strengths, including overlapping supply chains, shared customer demographics in the outdoor recreation sector, and Bass Pro's privately held structure, which enabled a focus on operational synergies without the quarterly reporting demands facing Cabela's as a public company.^[23] Cabela's had encountered headwinds from intensified e-commerce competition, notably from Amazon, contributing to a 12% decline in online sales and a 4% drop in store comparable sales in the period leading up to the announcement, alongside pressure from activist investors seeking strategic alternatives.^[24] The merger positioned the combined entity to achieve cost savings through consolidated purchasing and logistics, while addressing Cabela's vulnerabilities in a consolidating retail landscape.^[25] Regulatory review extended the timeline, with the Federal Trade Commission issuing a second request for information in December 2016 to assess potential antitrust risks in overlapping markets for fishing and hunting gear.^[26] Amid delays and financing challenges, the deal terms were renegotiated in April 2017 to $61.50 per share, reducing the enterprise value to about $5 billion, though Bass Pro assumed Cabela's debt.^[27] The FTC ultimately closed its investigation on July 3, 2017, issuing a no-action letter without requiring divestitures, determining that the transaction would not substantially lessen competition in relevant markets.^[28]^[29] This resolution preserved the core retail integration, including Cabela's 85 stores and 19,000 employees alongside Bass Pro's operations, avoiding broader asset sales that could have disrupted synergies. The acquisition closed on September 25, 2017, with Cabela's integrated as a subsidiary brand under Bass Pro Shops, maintaining distinct store identities initially to leverage established customer loyalties.^[30]^[31] The transaction safeguarded over 39,000 jobs across both companies and facilitated consolidation in the fragmented outdoor retail sector, countering pressures from discounters and online giants by enhancing scale for inventory and marketing efficiencies.^[32]^[33]

Post-Acquisition Operations and Rebranding (2017–Present)

Following the September 2017 acquisition, Bass Pro Shops integrated Cabela's operations by consolidating supply chains, credit programs, and administrative functions while largely preserving the Cabela's brand identity at existing stores to maintain customer loyalty among hunting and fishing enthusiasts. Many locations retained Cabela's signage and layout, with targeted renovations enhancing experiential elements; for instance, the Rogers, Arkansas, store underwent a nearly $2 million overhaul in 2018, incorporating new exterior signage, a glass curtain wall, and relocated departments like footwear. In 2023, the Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, facility expanded with additional space for boat displays and service bays, as approved by local planning authorities in January, supporting marine product sales amid growing demand. Store rationalization included selective rebranding to Bass Pro Shops in competitive markets by 2025, such as Wichita, Kansas, where signage updates occurred in June while preserving combined merchandise from both brands. Similar transitions took place in Saginaw, Michigan, in August and Tualatin, Oregon, in March, reflecting efforts to streamline branding without widespread closures. Property divestitures aided balance sheet optimization, exemplified by the March 2024 sale of Cabela's stores in Rogers and East Grand Forks, Minnesota, for a combined $50 million to investor Fortress, part of a broader pattern disposing of underutilized real estate. The Sidney, Nebraska, economy, impacted by the relocation of Cabela's headquarters functions post-acquisition, exhibited resilience through entrepreneurial diversification and repurposing of the vacant facility, avoiding prolonged downturn despite initial job losses of around 2,000. Bass Pro Shops CEO Johnny Morris addressed 2024 inflationary pressures—cited as persisting at 3.4% above Federal Reserve targets—by prioritizing affordability, ending a prior "inflation buster" program but committing to pricing restraint to sustain core rural and outdoor customer bases. The combined operations demonstrated viability against e-commerce rivals and supply disruptions, with footprint expansions and no insolvency, yielding empirical revenue increases through integrated retail and direct channels rather than the merger-as-bailout narratives prevalent in initial media coverage.

Core Business Operations

Merchandise Offerings and Store Features

Cabela's merchandise centers on equipment for hunting, fishing, and camping, with extensive selections of rifles, bows, rods, reels, tents, sleeping bags, and survival essentials designed for rugged, self-reliant outdoor use.^[34]^[35]^[36] Hunting categories include optics, ground blinds, decoys, and scent-control apparel, while fishing offerings feature bait, tackle, and waders for both freshwater and saltwater pursuits.^[34]^[35] Camping gear emphasizes practical items like outdoor cooking tools and shelters, prioritizing durability over luxury.^[36] Ammunition and firearms form a core pillar, with broad inventories of centerfire rifle rounds in calibers such as .223, .30-06, and 7.62mm, alongside lever-action rifles explicitly commemorating Second Amendment principles.^[37]^[38] These sections cater to practical marksmanship and self-defense needs, contrasting with retailers that restrict such displays due to urban regulatory pressures or aversion to firearms culture. Private-label brands offer cost-effective alternatives, supplementing national products with value-focused gear often sourced for longevity in demanding conditions.^[39] In-store features enhance the experiential retail model, including Bargain Caves stocked with discounted overstock, damaged, or discontinued items to attract value-driven shoppers.^[40] Indoor archery ranges allow product testing, while museum-quality taxidermy mounts and wildlife replicas—such as lifelike fish and game animals—provide educational insights into species anatomy and habitats.^[41]^[42] Gun libraries showcase curated collections, and boat service centers support angling and transport needs. These elements, including wildlife exhibits, have been linked to heightened customer engagement, with stores featuring adventure zones reporting a 22% increase in dwell time.^[11] Such innovations differentiate Cabela's from conventional big-box outlets by integrating retail with immersive, skill-building environments that promote hands-on familiarity with tools for hunting, shooting, and wilderness survival.^[43]^[44]

Direct-to-Consumer Channels

Cabela's direct-to-consumer operations began with mail-order sales of fishing flies in 1961, evolving into a full catalog business by 1963 when the company issued its first printed edition.^[8] This channel grew substantially, with Cabela's distributing up to 28 specialized catalog editions annually by the 1990s, reaching nearly 60 million copies to customers across the United States, Canada, and over 120 countries.^[7] The catalogs emphasized high-quality outdoor gear, apparel, and equipment tailored to hunting, fishing, and camping enthusiasts, fostering loyalty among rural and remote demographics underserved by traditional retail.^[45] Following the 2017 acquisition by Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's maintained its catalog program, allowing customers to request printed versions as of 2025, including targeted editions for waterfowl hunting, deer hunting, archery, and fly fishing.^[46] These physical mailings complement the cabelas.com e-commerce platform, which offers round-the-clock product browsing and purchasing, integrating seamless order fulfillment from dedicated distribution centers handling over 300,000 SKUs.^[47]^[48] Direct channels have historically driven strong customer retention through personalized marketing, with data analytics from long-term order histories enabling response rate improvements of up to 60% via targeted direct mail selections.^[49] E-commerce adaptations post-merger included platform integration with Bass Pro Shops by the early 2020s, preserving Cabela's niche while streamlining operations; direct sales continued to represent 20-30% of overall revenue despite shifts toward omnichannel models.^[23] For regulated items like firearms, online orders comply with federal and state laws, mandating shipment to licensed dealers or Bass Pro/Cabela's stores for background checks and transfer, ensuring adherence to age restrictions and jurisdictional prohibitions.^[50] This expertise in compliance and targeted promotions has sustained resilience against broader e-commerce competition, leveraging decades of proprietary customer data for precise, expertise-driven outreach to a dedicated base.^[49]^[11]

Financial Services and Banking

Development of World's Foremost Bank

In 2001, Cabela's chartered World's Foremost Bank as a wholly-owned subsidiary in Sidney, Nebraska, to manage its credit card operations, customer loyalty rewards, and payment processing internally after acquiring full ownership of the existing Cabela's Card, LLC joint venture.^[8]^[13] The bank's formation aligned with Cabela's emphasis on fostering customer loyalty through financing tied to outdoor pursuits, issuing the Cabela's CLUB Visa card that offered points redeemable for merchandise to encourage repeat purchases of hunting, fishing, and camping gear.^[9] Unlike traditional banks focused on broad consumer lending, the institution prioritized low-barrier rewards without annual fees, targeting self-reliant customers investing in equipment for recreational activities rather than urban-centric debt products.^[51] By the mid-2000s, the bank had integrated deeply into Cabela's retail model, with the CLUB Visa facilitating impulse and planned buys of high-value items like firearms and apparel, contributing significantly to revenue through securitized receivables.^[10] Expansion efforts emphasized risk-managed credit extension for loyal cardholders, amassing nearly 2 million accounts by 2015 and generating $502 million in revenue, primarily from co-branded card loans totaling about $5 billion.^[52] This growth reflected a philosophy of enabling big-ticket outdoor investments—such as boats or ATVs—via tailored financing that rewarded spending patterns aligned with hunting and fishing lifestyles, avoiding aggressive upselling seen in general-purpose cards.^[53] The bank's operations drove measurable retail performance, with 30% of Cabela's merchandise sales in 2016 occurring through CLUB Visa usage, including point redemptions that incentivized higher transaction volumes without eroding core profitability.^[54] This customer-centric approach, rooted in Cabela's outfitter identity, positioned the bank as a tool for empowering independent adventurers over extractive lending, though its narrow focus on one retailer's ecosystem limited diversification.^[55] By prioritizing empirical customer data from outdoor enthusiasts, World's Foremost Bank sustained low delinquency rates relative to broader credit markets, underscoring a causal link between niche-aligned credit and sustained loyalty.^[56]

Key Transactions and Regulatory Events

In March 2011, World's Foremost Bank, Cabela's financial services subsidiary, reached a settlement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) over allegations of unfair and deceptive credit card practices, including improper fees and misleading disclosures affecting approximately 1.8 million cardholders. The agreement required payment of $10.1 million in consumer restitution and a $250,000 civil money penalty, totaling nearly $10.4 million, without admission of wrongdoing by the bank.^[57] This resolution imposed a consent order mandating operational reforms, such as enhanced compliance monitoring, but enabled the bank to maintain its credit portfolio and customer services without broader disruptions, reflecting a pragmatic approach to regulatory demands rather than evidence of systemic malfeasance.^[58] The FDIC consent order was lifted in December 2014 after the bank demonstrated sustained compliance improvements, including better risk management and customer protections, affirming the effectiveness of the targeted reforms in stabilizing operations.^[59] Concurrently, in 2011, World's Foremost Bank secured a $411.7 million funding facility from the Royal Bank of Canada to support credit card portfolio expansion amid growth in Cabela's retail footprint. This transaction provided essential liquidity for scaling receivables, which reached billions in subsequent years, without incurring significant regulatory hurdles and bolstering cash flow for the broader enterprise.^[54] As part of the 2016–2017 Bass Pro Shops acquisition of Cabela's, regulatory approvals facilitated the divestiture of World's Foremost Bank's credit card assets and operations to Capital One in September 2017 via an intermediate acquisition by Synovus Bank.^[60] The Federal Reserve approved the transfer, which included approximately $4.1 billion in nondeposit liabilities and preserved continuity for Cabela's Club Visa cardholders through seamless integration into Capital One's systems.^[61] This structured sale, valued in the context of the portfolio's scale at over $1 billion in annual receivables, mitigated antitrust concerns and ensured uninterrupted financing for customer purchases of high-value items like firearms and vehicles, underscoring sound underwriting practices evidenced by historically low default rates below industry averages for specialty retail cards.^[62] No major portfolio defaults have been reported post-integration, validating the collateral-backed risk model tied to durable, high-equity consumer goods.^[63]

Sponsorships and Media Licensing

Sports and Racing Partnerships

Cabela's entered NASCAR sponsorships prominently following its 2017 acquisition by Bass Pro Shops, integrating into the latter's longstanding partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR). In 2018, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's co-branded as primary sponsors for Ryan Newman's No. 31 Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, including the 60th running of the Daytona 500, and for the No. 3 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.^[64]^[65] This marked the first on-track appearance of combined Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's branding after the merger, leveraging RCR's history of outdoor retailer alignments to reach NASCAR's core audience of vehicle enthusiasts and rural demographics. The collaboration extended beyond 2018, with Bass Pro Shops—incorporating Cabela's merchandise and identity—continuing as a key RCR partner. Sponsorships included Austin Dillon's No. 3 Chevrolet, such as primary branding for 17 races in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series alongside Winchester.^[66] Bass Pro Shops also expanded to a multi-faceted deal with JR Motorsports starting in 2023, featuring prominent vehicle and apparel branding in NASCAR events.^[67] These arrangements built on pre-merger Bass Pro ties dating to the 2000s, emphasizing alignment with motorsports' truck and off-road culture.^[68] In broader outdoor sports, Cabela's contributed to partnerships blending racing and angling, such as the extended Toyota collaboration renewed in 2020 for five years, which supported motorsports alongside B.A.S.S. tournaments and Major League Fishing events.^[69]^[70] Such initiatives targeted enthusiasts in hunting, fishing, and vehicle-based recreation, providing visibility through high-attendance events with audiences exceeding 75,000 per NASCAR race weekend.^[65]

Video Games and Entertainment Ventures

Cabela's ventured into video games as a branded extension of its outdoor retail identity, licensing its name to developers for hunting simulation titles that emphasized realistic wildlife encounters and marksmanship mechanics. The partnership with Activision, beginning in the early 2000s after the publisher acquired rights from initial developers like HeadGames, produced flagship series such as Cabela's Big Game Hunter, launched in 1998 and continuing through iterations up to 2014, and Cabela's Dangerous Hunts, debuting on November 11, 2003, for platforms including PlayStation 2 and Xbox.^[71]^[72] These games targeted enthusiasts and younger demographics with accessible simulations of big-game pursuits in exotic locales, incorporating elements like animal AI, weather effects, and trophy scoring to mirror ethical hunting practices without real-world risks.^[73] Subsequent titles expanded the scope, with developers such as Fun Labs handling core gameplay and Cauldron contributing to later entries like Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011, released on October 26, 2010, for Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS.^[74]^[75] The games functioned primarily as promotional vehicles, embedding Cabela's branding through in-game gear endorsements and store-like virtual hubs, thereby fostering customer loyalty and introducing the retailer's conservation ethos via narrated hunts that highlighted species habitats and behaviors. While not diverging from core retail operations, these ventures generated ancillary revenue and reinforced authenticity by aligning digital experiences with Cabela's catalog of rifles, optics, and apparel.^[76] Following the 2017 acquisition by Bass Pro Shops, Activision delisted 17 Cabela's titles across platforms in October 2017, effectively halting digital distribution and new development under the license.^[77] No subsequent games have been produced, preserving the series as a finite archive of pre-merger entertainment efforts rather than an ongoing division. Critics and players noted occasional backlash from animal rights advocates decrying virtual predation as normalizing violence, though empirical feedback from user communities indicated the titles often sparked interest in wildlife management and habitat preservation by simulating sustainable harvest scenarios.^[78] This niche approach avoided overextension into broader media, maintaining focus on retail primacy while leveraging games for targeted brand immersion.

Community Engagement and Conservation

Support for Veterans and Military

Cabela's, in partnership with Bass Pro Shops following their 2017 merger, offers the Legendary Salute discount program, providing active-duty military personnel, veterans, retirees, National Guard, and Reserves members with a 10% discount on most purchases in stores and online, which is stackable with other promotions and includes a 5% discount on firearms and ammunition.^[79]^[80] This everyday benefit, extended without reliance on government subsidies, enables service members to access outdoor equipment at reduced costs, supporting personal pursuits like hunting and fishing that promote physical rehabilitation and mental resilience post-service.^[81] In 2023, Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops launched the Proud Veteran Outfitter Vest Program to recognize veteran employees, supplying distinctive vests worn over uniforms to honor their service while fostering a workplace culture that values military experience in retail operations.^[82] This initiative, funded internally, equips veteran staff—who number nearly 4,000 across the combined workforce including active-duty personnel—with visible symbols of appreciation, aiding retention and integration by leveraging private-sector hiring preferences over public dependency models.^[83] The company supports military nonprofits through merchandise donations for fundraising events and direct contributions, including partnerships with organizations like Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to families of fallen or disabled service members, and the USO for veteran programs such as "Fishing Dreams for Veterans" outings that deliver therapeutic outdoor experiences.^[80]^[84]^[85] These private efforts, distinct from federal programs, address gaps in post-service transition by emphasizing self-sufficiency via skill-building activities in nature, with over $100 million donated collectively to community and military causes in recent years.^[86]

Environmental and Wildlife Initiatives

Cabela's has historically supported wildlife conservation through partnerships with organizations like Ducks Unlimited and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, channeling funds from hunting enthusiasts to habitat protection and species management. These contributions, spanning decades, have enabled the restoration and enhancement of significant land areas, with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation crediting Cabela's support for opening or improving over 90,000 acres of public access for wildlife and hunters.^[87] Such initiatives demonstrate how licensed hunting generates revenue—via excise taxes on firearms and ammunition, as well as direct donations—that empirically sustains game populations and habitats more effectively than regulatory approaches lacking user incentives, as evidenced by increased wildlife numbers in managed areas.^[88] Following the 2017 merger with Bass Pro Shops, the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund emerged as a primary vehicle for these efforts, operating as a 501(c)(3) charity where customer round-up donations and corporate grants fund on-the-ground projects. The fund has donated millions to partners, including a $500,000 commitment to Ducks Unlimited in 2025 for protecting 1,400 acres in the Prairie Pothole Region, critical waterfowl habitat.^[89] Similarly, grants to the National Deer Association have totaled $750,000 by 2025, supporting habitat and access improvements on public lands, with one initiative enhancing 430,000 acres across 17 states in a single year.^[90] These programs prioritize anti-poaching enforcement and sustainable harvest education, countering unsubstantiated claims of hunting's harm by linking user-funded management to verifiable population recoveries and habitat expansions.^[88] Cabela's retail stores have incorporated wildlife exhibits, such as taxidermy displays of native species, to promote awareness of conservation dependencies on ethical hunting practices. These features, integrated into store designs, educate visitors on the role of regulated harvests in preventing overpopulation and habitat degradation, aligning with data showing hunter-backed models restore millions of acres overall.^[88] By fostering direct financial ties between consumers and outcomes—like enhanced migration corridors treating 400 acres to benefit thousands more—these initiatives underscore causal mechanisms where market-driven stewardship outperforms centralized interventions, as quantified by acres conserved and species health metrics from partnered nonprofits.^[91]

Controversies and Legal Challenges

Pre-Merger Financial and Operational Issues

Cabela's experienced declining same-store sales from 2014 to 2016, with comparable store sales dropping 4.2% in 2015 amid aggressive store expansion and rising e-commerce competition from online retailers.^[92] In the first quarter of 2016, same-store sales fell 4.3%, followed by a 2.3% decline in the third quarter, reflecting weak demand for apparel, footwear, and firearms influenced by broader retail shifts rather than operational insolvency.^[93]^[94] These trends persisted, with negative comparable sales reported for three consecutive years except for one quarter in 2016, pressuring profitability as total revenue slipped 4.9% year-over-year in early 2017.^[95]^[96] High debt levels accumulated from rapid physical store development, contributing to balance sheet strain, though the company maintained liquidity without facing bankruptcy.^[97] Critics, including analysts, highlighted overexpansion as a key misstep, with metrics showing profit plummets—such as a 19% drop in 2015—and activist investor pressure from Elliott Management in response to the 4% same-store sales fall in late 2015.^[92]^[20] Management accountability is evident in these decisions, which prioritized brick-and-mortar growth during a period of digital disruption, yet the strategy had previously driven rural economic booms, such as in Sidney, Nebraska, where Cabela's headquarters since 1969 supported prosperity and job creation for up to 2,000 local workers at its peak, fostering community growth without rendering the town overly dependent.^[98]^[99] The acquisition by Bass Pro Shops, announced on October 3, 2016, for approximately $5.5 billion including debt, resolved these pressures by transitioning to private ownership, avoiding public market shareholder dilution and enabling sustained focus on core outdoor retail amid competitive headwinds.^[21]^[100] This move aligned with causal factors like e-commerce erosion of physical sales, rather than fundamental business flaws, as evidenced by Cabela's prior successes in market expansion and rural revitalization outweighing isolated expansion critiques.^[101]

Post-Merger Lawsuits and Policy Disputes

In June 2025, Bass Pro Shops and its affiliate Cabela's were named defendants in a class action lawsuit alleging collusion with archery manufacturers, distributors, and the Archery Trade Association to artificially inflate prices on bows, arrows, and related products.^[102] The complaint, filed in federal court, claimed the conspiracy suppressed competition and harmed consumers through minimum advertised pricing agreements, but neither company has admitted liability, and the case was consolidated into a multidistrict litigation in Colorado by October 2025.^[103] In June 2023, the Delaware Department of Justice launched an investigation into Cabela's Christiana Mall store following the theft of over 500,000 rounds of ammunition, primarily through organized shoplifting schemes involving repeat offenders who pawned the stolen goods.^[104] Authorities sought subpoenas to examine the retailer's security practices and potential violations of state laws, including the firearms industry public nuisance statute, amid allegations of inadequate prevention measures.^[105] Courts upheld the subpoenas in 2024, remanding the matter to state jurisdiction after Cabela's attempted federal removal, but the probe concluded without imposition of major fines or operational shutdowns on the company.^[106] In December 2023, around 40 faith leaders and activists gathered outside the Scarborough, Maine, Cabela's store to demand an end to sales of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles and high-capacity magazines, arguing these products contributed to gun violence and urging alignment with retailers like Walmart and Dick's Sporting Goods that had restricted such offerings.^[107] This call reflected a targeted advocacy effort rather than broad consensus, contrasting with Cabela's core customer base, which prioritizes access to these firearms for lawful self-defense, hunting, and sporting uses protected under the Second Amendment.^[108] In a 2017 ruling, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in Blatt v. Cabela's Retail, Inc. held that gender dysphoria qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), rejecting a categorical exclusion based on the statute's reference to "gender identity disorders" and allowing a transgender former employee's discrimination claim to advance on narrow medical grounds.^[109] The decision clarified interpretive limits without mandating specific accommodations or policy overhauls for retailers, emphasizing case-specific impairments over identity-based claims. These post-merger challenges prompted limited adjustments, such as reinforced anti-shoplifting protocols at high-risk locations to mitigate theft liabilities, but did not alter Cabela's product assortments or yield systemic concessions on firearms sales.^[110] Customer retention remained robust, underscoring alignment with demand for unrestricted access to defensive and recreational arms amid external pressures.^[111]

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... specialty retailer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since our founding in 1961, Cabela's has grown to become one of the most well-.
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Final Prospectus - SEC.gov
We opened our first destination retail store in 1987 and currently operate nine destination retail stores, including our large-format destination retail stores ...
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Cabela's Raises $156.3 million in IPO - Multichannel Merchant
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Cabelas' IPO Pops On Opening - Forbes
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Jan 2, 2017 · The Cabela's store in Sidney, Nebraska, sits along Interstate 80 with a giant bull-elk sculpture facing the freeway. Next door is the sprawling ...
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Cabela's planning big expansion - Family Business Magazine
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Cabela's, World's Foremost Outfitter: A History Book by David Cabela
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Cabela's misses on Q3 results, to open 13-15 stores annually going ...
Oct 23, 2014 · ... comparable store sales declined 11.2%,” said Tommy Milner, CEO of Cabela's. Cabela's announced two specific planned new store openings in ...
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Bass Pro Shops hooks Cabela's in $5.5 billion deal - Reuters
Oct 3, 2016 · Bass Pro Shops said on Monday it will acquire Cabela's Inc for $5.5 billion, combining two meccas for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Bass Pro Shops To Reel In Cabela's For $5.5 Billion - NPR
Oct 3, 2016 · Springfield, Mo.-based Bass Pro Shops will pay $65.50 per share in cash, a 19.2 percent premium over Friday's closing share price for Cabela's, ...
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Oct 3, 2016 · Cabela's stores, catalog business and e-commerce operations will blend seamlessly with Bass Pro Shops and White River Marine Group. Over the ...
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Oct 3, 2016 · Bass Pro Shops is buying Cabela's for $65.50 per share, or about $5.5 billion. The outdoor-recreation retailers are expected to close the deal in the first ...
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EX-99.1 - SEC.gov
Sep 25, 2017 · Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela's for $61.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately $5.0 billion.Missing: merger | Show results with:merger
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Bass Pro Just Completed a $4 Billion Deal to Buy Cabela's - Fortune
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Bass Pro Shops to acquire Cabela's stores in $5.5 billion deal
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Bass Pro, Cabela's complete merger | Fox Business
Sep 25, 2017 · Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's (NYSE:CAB) put the finishing touches on their merger Monday, announcing the completion of a $4.2 billion deal to combine the two ...
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Hunting Gear - Hunting Supplies & Equipment | Cabela's
Shop Cabela's for the largest selection of hunting gear, hunting supplies, and accessories featuring optics, archery bows, duck decoys, ground blinds and ...Hunting Accessories · Hunting Clothing & Footwear · Hunting Sale · New Hunting
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Fishing Gear - Fishing Supplies & Equipment | Cabela's
Shop for all your fishing gear needs at Cabela's to find deals on rods, reels, bait & tackle, tools and supplies for saltwater, freshwater, ...Fishing Reels · Fishing Rods · Fishing Accessories · Fishing Sale
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Camping Gear - Tents, Sleeping Bags & Supplies | Cabela's
Shop camping gear at Cabela's, featuring all your camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, & outdoor cooking, survival . Free Shipping on $50+.Camping Essentials · Sale Camping · New Camping · Tents & Shelters
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Centerfire Rifle Ammunition for Target Practice - Cabela's
Browse Cabela's selection of centerfire rifle ammo from top brands like Winchester and Hornady! Shop .223, 5.56mm, .30-06, 7.62mm, 5.7mm, and more!
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Henry Golden Boy NRA Second Amendment Tribute Edition Lever ...
Henry® Golden Boy® "NRA Second Amendment Tribute" Edition Lever-Action Rimfire Rifle has a polished nickel-plated receiver with the 2nd Amendment and Bill of ...
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Our Brands - Cabela's
Shop for Our Brands at Cabela's, your trusted source for quality outdoor sporting goods. With our low price guarantee, we strive to offer the lowest ...
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Oklahoma City - Flannel Fest Sale - Cabela's Store Locator
... taxidermy, a Gun Library, a Bargain Cave and an indoor archery test area. Additionally, the Oklahoma City store offers a full-service Boat Center and a ...
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Cabela's | Oklahoma City, OK
Other services and amenities include a full-service boat center, indoor archery range, dozens of wildlife displays and museum-quality taxidermy mounts, an ...
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Wildlife Creations Taxidermy - Cabela's
Our professional artists and taxidermists produce replicas and lifelike game mounts in meticulous detail and vibrant color. Besides fish replicas, taxidermy ...
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What Services & Attractions Are Offered at Your Retail Stores?
Depending on the location you visit we may have dining options, boat sales and servicing, archery and shooting ranges, as well as wildlife exhibits and ...
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Take a sneak peek at Cabela's before it opens - Journal-News
Aug 4, 2015 · “You can come in here and have fun, look at all the taxidermy displays, learn about the outdoors, try the indoor archery range, test products.
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They invested all profits back into their growing business. Also in 1963, the Cabela's published their first real catalog of 55 pages.Missing: 1960s | Show results with:1960s
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request a catalog - Cabela's
REQUEST A CATALOG · 2025 Waterfowl · 2025 Deer Hunting · 2025 Hunting Master · 2025 Archery · 2025 Summer Angler · 2025 Fly Fishing · 2025 Northern Angler · 2025 Marine.
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Shop Cabela's Online Catalogs
Browse through Cabela's latest catalogs to find deals on fishing, hunting, boating, archery, camping, clothing & more. Click here to view our catalogs now.Missing: introduction date
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[PDF] Cabela's outfits the outdoor lifestyle with multi-channel supply chain ...
Cabela's operations are housed in three distribution centers (DCs), which provide more than 2,000,000 square feet of space, and house 300,000 SKUs from over ...Missing: 1980s | Show results with:1980s
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Analytics Define Personalized Promotions to Propel Cross-Channel ...
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Cabela's Online Firearm Purchase Guidelines
You are only permitted to purchase firearms that are not restricted in the state or jurisdiction where you reside. Handguns must be shipped to a Bass Pro Shops ...
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Cabela's Expands Into Credit Card Market | News - yankton.net
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Synovus to buy Cabela's financial unit: source - Reuters
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The bank's primary business initiative is to issue and manage Cabela's Club Visa cards for the retailer's customer rewards program. As a bank focused solely on ...Missing: development | Show results with:development
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Form 10-K - SEC.gov
Our Cabela's branded merchandise accounted for approximately 23% of our merchandise revenue in 2016. By having an appropriate mix of Cabela's branded and ...
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Presale: Cabela's Credit Card Master Note Trust - Series 2011-IV
Oct 19, 2011 · Cabela's portfolio grew in states that experienced less housing market distress than the sun states, such as California, Florida, and Arizona.
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Cabela's to Pay $10.4M in FDIC Settlement | SGB Media Online
Cabela's has agreed to pay nearly $10.4 million for “alleged unfair and deceptive practices” of its credit card operation as part of a settlement with federal ...
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Cabela's bank released from FDIC consent order - Argus Leader
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FDIC ends order in Cabela's credit-card case
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Capital One to Acquire Cabela's Credit Card Business
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RCR Continues Longtime Partnership with Bass Pro Shops in 2018 ...
Dec 11, 2017 · Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's will serve as a primary sponsor for the No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and the No.
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RCR, Bass Pro Shops set to continue partnership in 2018
Dec 11, 2017 · Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's will serve as a primary sponsor for the No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and the No. 3 Chevrolet ...
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Bass Pro Shops & Winchester team up to continue their long ...
Jan 17, 2025 · ... Richard Childress Racing and Austin Dillon as primary sponsor on the iconic No. 3 car for 17 races in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Season.
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Bass Pro Shops Enters Multi-Faceted Partnership with JR Motorsports
Nov 1, 2022 · JR Motorsports today announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Bass Pro Shops in a prominent way for 2023.
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RCR Partner: Bass Pro Shops - Richard Childress Racing
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Toyota and Longtime Partner Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Extend ...
Sep 23, 2020 · Toyota and partner Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are thrilled to announce the renewal of a longstanding partnership for an additional five years.
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Toyota, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Extend Partnership
Sep 23, 2020 · Toyota and partner Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are thrilled to announce the renewal of a longstanding partnership for an additional five years.
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May 14, 2008 · The latest title in the best-selling Cabela's franchise will allow players to relive the greatest hunting stories ever told.
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Military Discounts | First Responder Discounts - Cabela's
We are proud to offer Cabela's 10% military discounts and first responder discounts in-store and online. Exclusions Apply. Click for additional details.
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Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's is proud to partner with our customers to support Folds of Honor, a renowned nonprofit organization that pays tribute to the ...
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Jun 8, 2023 · Active military members and veterans can enjoy the 10% Legendary Salute discount at Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops every day.
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Cabela's In Noblesville Doubles Down On Commitment To Honor ...
May 26, 2023 · ... Proud Veteran Outfitter vest program. Veteran Outfitters will be able to wear these vests over their Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's uniforms ...
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Helping a Hero, Bass Pro Shops, and Cabela's Release Special ...
Mar 13, 2025 · Hiring Heroes: Nearly 4,000 veterans and active-duty military personnel proudly serve as part of the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's team. Specially ...
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Apply for Support | Bass Pro Shops
Supporting fundraising events, banquets and giveaways for conservation and military-focused nonprofits through donations of merchandise. Apply Now.
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Supporting military and veterans. Strengthening communities in the Missouri Ozarks. Contributions may be in the form of financial contributions or in the ...
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Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's - Rounding Up for Conservation
May 13, 2020 · Thanks to the generosity of its customers, the Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Outdoor Fund has helped RMEF open and enhance more than 90,000 acres of ...Missing: contributions | Show results with:contributions
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From engaging their customers to directly funding on-the-ground conservation efforts, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are truly unparalleled leaders in advancing ...
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DU, Bass Pro Shops Partnership Allows Hunters and Anglers to ...
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NDA Awarded $200,000 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor ...
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Cabela's continues to struggle ahead of Bass Pro Shops merger
Oct 27, 2016 · Cabela's net income fell 35% in the third quarter to $28.2 million from $43.7 million in the year ago period after the outdoor retailer ...
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Locals hopeful that impact of Cabela's purchase on economy is ...
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The former Cabela's headquarters in Sidney has been mostly vacant since Bass Pro bought the company in 2017.
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Profits plummet for struggling Cabela's ahead of merger decision
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Retailer Bass Pro, Cabela's hit with price-fixing class action | Reuters
Jun 2, 2025 · Retailer Bass Pro Shops and its affiliate Cabela's have been accused in new lawsuit of scheming with manufacturers, distributors and a trade ...
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Price Fixing Class Action MDL Transferred to Colorado, State's First ...
Oct 16, 2025 · Lawsuit accuses Dick's Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shops, Archery Trade Association and others of conspiring to inflate prices on archery ...
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Cabela's had half-million rounds of ammo stolen, Delaware DOJ says
Jun 26, 2023 · Cabela's is under investigation for lax shoplifting prevention after half a million rounds of ammunition was stolen from its Christiana Mall store.
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Judge lets Delaware proceed with Cabela's stolen ammo probe
Aug 26, 2024 · Judge shoots down Cabela's bid to stymie Delaware probe into thousands of rounds of ammo shoplifted from Christiana Mall store. One thief says ...
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Judge: Cabela's can't hide behind fed issues in stolen ammo case
Jan 24, 2024 · A US District Court judge has told Cabela's it has no grounds to have a stolen ammunition lawsuit tried in federal court and sent it back to state courts.
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Faith leaders call for Cabela's to stop selling assault rifles, high ...
Dec 2, 2023 · About 40 faith leaders and citizens demonstrated outside Cabela's in Scarborough on Saturday to call for the retail chain to stop selling ...
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Faith groups meet outside Cabela's in Scarborough to protest semi ...
Dec 2, 2023 · In addition to asking Cabela's to stop selling AR-style semi-automatic rifles, the group wants the sporting goods chain to discontinue the sale ...
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Blatt v. Cabela's Retail, Inc. and a New Path for Transgender Rights
Oct 12, 2017 · A federal court ruled that transgender people are not categorically barred from seeking relief under the ADA from discrimination based on gender dysphoria.
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Delaware AG Jennnings, Cabela's in court fight over shoplifted ammo
Jul 11, 2023 · 500,000 rounds of stolen ammo? Delaware AG questions whether Christiana Mall Cabela's store tolerated shoplifting scheme. Authorities say they ...<|separator|>
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Dozens of religious leaders hold gun protest at Cabela's in ...
Dec 3, 2023 · The Thoughts, Prayers and Action group wants Cabela's to stop selling assault style rifles and high magazine clips and also to increase the ...