Cabelas Altoona Pa (2024)

FAQs

Where is the world's largest Cabela's store? ›

PA, Hamburg | Sporting Goods & Outdoor Stores | Cabela's.

The chain was founded by Richard N. Cabela and Jim Cabela in 1961. Cabela's was acquired by Springfield, Missouri-based Bass Pro Shops in 2017 and has been a subsidiary since then. The brand's retail locations feature wildlife exhibits and outdoor designs, and are viewed as tourist attractions.

Retail stores

Their largest store is the Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee. As of January 2023, the company operates 177 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's stores combined.

Dive Brief: Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's announced on Tuesday that they successfully completed their merger, in which Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela's for $61.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately $5 billion.

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 outdoor retailers.

Yes, you can use the Cabela's Credit Card at Walmart. Walmart currently accepts credit cards on all major networks. Cabela's Credit Card belongs to the Mastercard network, so you will be able to use it pretty much anywhere credit cards are accepted, as Mastercard benefits from extensive global acceptance.

On Sept. 7, the Federal Reserve approved the sale of Cabela's credit card business to the Georgia-based bank Synovus, which will keep $1.2 billion in deposits but resell the business to Capital One. That cleared the way for Bass Pro to pay $61.50 per share to acquire Cabela's.

Cabela's's competitors and similar companies include Recreational Equipment, Sportsman's Warehouse, L.L.Bean and Zando. Recreational Equipment (REI) is a company that designs, develops, and retails outdoor gear and apparel. Sportsman's Warehouse is an outdoor sporting goods retailer.

The biggest competitor of Bass Pro Shops is Cabela's, which has a nearly identical retail experience with its aquariums, animal-filled dioramas, and shooting galleries.

Are the taxidermy animals at Bass Pro real? ›

Animal Preparation

Our professional artists and taxidermists produce replicas and lifelike game mounts in meticulous detail and vibrant color.

Many of our retail locations feature an aquarium authentically themed to match the local environment and stocked with fish native to area waters.

In 2017, Cabela's joined forces with Bass Pro Shops to become North America's premier outdoor and conservation company and leverage our combined purchasing power to deliver better value to customers.

Thomas Millner serves as the CEO / President of Cabela's.

You may return your items to either company, regardless of whether you purchased from Bass Pro Shops or Cabela's. Note: Some bikes are subject to a restocking fee. Please view the "Important Notice" information on the item's webpage to verify if fees apply.

Our Wheeling Cabela's store is located just off of I-70. This enormous 175,000-sq. -ft. store not only offers quality outdoor merchandise, it also has museum-quality animal displays and huge aquariums that your kids will enjoy.

Our Kansas City store is located just off I-70 and I-435 near the Kansas Speedway. The enormous 180,000-sq. -ft. retail showroom is packed with outdoor equipment and experienced Outfitters who are ready and waiting to help you get the most out of your next adventure.

Cabela's brings the outdoors inside with its 180,000 sq. ft. showroom offering quality outdoor merchandise and features several educational attractions, a 65,000 gallon aquarium, laser arcade, archery range, gift shop and restaurant.