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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: NothingToSnagAbout on October 03, 2016, 06:21:49 AM

Title: Bass Pro Shops to Acquire Cabela’s
Post by: NothingToSnagAbout on October 03, 2016, 06:21:49 AM

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-02/bass-pro-said-to-win-auction-for-outdoor-gear-rival-cabela-s (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-02/bass-pro-said-to-win-auction-for-outdoor-gear-rival-cabela-s)

Can't find anywhere if they'll keep the Cabela's name in any stores.

Edit: changed link to bloomberg

Title: Re: Bass Pro Shops to Acquire Cabela’s
Post by: RalphH on October 03, 2016, 07:40:26 AM

here you don't need a WJS subscription:

 http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/10/03/bass-pro-shops-cabelas-acquisition/91459212/

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It was not immediately clear whether the acquisition would result in any store closures, but the companies said in a statement that Springfield, Mo.-based Bass Pro Shops would "celebrate and grow" the Cabela's brand

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Title: Re: Bass Pro Shops to Acquire Cabela’s
Post by: Damien on October 03, 2016, 10:12:10 AM

Sounds like a Monopoly, anti trust etc.

Which has probably already been going on anyway...

Title: Re: Bass Pro Shops to Acquire Cabela’s
Post by: West on October 03, 2016, 12:55:49 PM

Being a consumer, I prefer more competition not less.

Title: Re: Bass Pro Shops to Acquire Cabela’s
Post by: losos on October 04, 2016, 04:15:30 AM

I went to Cabelas last Sunday for the first time and don't understand all the fuss about them. Prices are same as other stores and I can get better discounts elsewhere plus selection imo is wrong for B.C.

Title: Re: Bass Pro Shops to Acquire Cabela’s
Post by: Easywater on October 04, 2016, 09:34:28 AM

Half the damn store is pink camo clothing.

Title: Re: Bass Pro Shops to Acquire Cabela’s
Post by: Apennock on October 04, 2016, 10:28:05 PM

Quote from: losos on October 04, 2016, 04:15:30 AM

plus selection imo is wrong for B.C.

I'll second that. They seem to know the right brands (or at least the right names know them) but the styles and sizes are totally mismatched to mainland bc.