Bass Pro considering buying Cabelas

[pvelyk]

I hope this is a real early April fools prank.

 

http://www.oregonlive.com/window-shop/index.ssf/2015/11/cabelas_bass_pro_shops.html

 

Cabela's stores might be getting a new owner.

According to a Reuters story citing "people familiar with the matter" who "asked not to be identified because the deliberations are confidential," Bass Pro Shops is exploring an offer on Cabela's, a fellow outdoor retailer.

Reuters reported that Cabela's has also begun to explore its sale options in general by reaching out to private-equity firms.

Cabela's, which is headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, operates dozens of storesspread somewhat evenly throughout the United States and Canada. It has five locations in Oregon and Washington, including stores in Springfield and Tualatin.

Bass Pro Shops, founded in 1971 in Springfield, Missouri, also has stores in the U.S. and (a handful in) Canada, though most of its locations are in the eastern half of the continent. Its only Northwest locations are in Tacoma, Washington, and Vancouver, B.C.

Neither retailer immediately responded to requests for comment.

[Trouthunter]

I READ JUST THE OPPOSITE THAT CABELAS WAS GOING TO BUY BASS PRO SHOPS

[MCF]

This report was out earlier this week, whatever  day it was Cabela's stock price jumped. 

[lost a lure]

What's the difference they are both overpriced retail stores

[Silver Fox]

What's the difference they are both overpriced retail stores

Got that right! Terribly overpriced...

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[jimski2]

Cabelas has what you want when you want it. The stores give you the opportunity for "hands on" examination. Bass pro has better fishing and boating choices. Store locations are what is important to you.

[spinfly]

 Latest report today is that the deal is almost done, Goldman Sach's and Bass Pro to buy Cabela's. Also, wasn't there to be a large Bass Pro to be built in Victor? Has ground been broken or any progress, haven't heard anything in a long time.

[BSmaster]

More questions than answers...

[chinook35]

Ah !  Now it is making sense . I have always used Cabela's mono in lighter tests for panfish and trolling for browns in the spring on flatlines . I tried to order 6,8,and 12 Lb. test in April and it was all back ordered . I bet this sale has been in the works for some time .

[jimski2]

My shoes are for sale. Anything could happen . Cabela's has guns, no golf stuff. Cabelas may take over the Burlington store next door for expansion when their lease expires.

[Xxx]

There has been talk about the Hamburg Cabela's was getting bought out by Bass Pro, I'm not that big on either stores as there prices are outrageous, like a fish hawk 4XD $799.00 really?? I like Cabela's better, there into the same type of fishing we do as pro bass is more into bass fishing, a lot of things I tried price comparing and bass pro didn't even carry it. WTF?