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Industry | Retail |
Founded | December 14, 1961Chappell, Nebraska, U.S. | in
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Headquarters | Sidney, Nebraska, U.S. |
Number of locations | 82 (May 2016, U.S. and Canada) |
Key people | Thomas Millner (CEO) |
Products | Hunting, fishing, outdoor merchandise |
Number of employees | 19,100 (2016) |
Parent | Bass Pro Shops (2017–present) |
Subsidiaries | White River Marine Group |
Website | www |
Cabela's Inc. is an American retailer that specializes in hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor recreation merchandise. 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.