Cabela's is a specialty retailer that sells outdoor recreation merchandise, including hunting, fishing, camping, and related outdoor merchandise. They offer a wide selection of high-quality outdoor gear, clothing, and footwear for hunting, fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities. Cabela's was acquired by Bass Pro Shops in 2017 but still operates independently as a Cabela's retail store chain.
Founded in 1961 by Dick Cabela and Jim Cabela in Sidney, Nebraska.
First catalog was published in 1963 and had a circulation of 1.5 million.
Opened its first retail store in 1987, which was followed by several more locations.
Acquired by Bass Pro Shops in 2017.
Currently has over 80 retail stores in the US and Canada.
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Cabela's offers a wide range of hunting gear, including firearms, bows, hunting clothing, ammunition, and other accessories. Their selection is suitable for professional hunters and beginners alike.
Cabela's offers a wide range of fishing gear, including rods, reels, lures, fishing accessories, and more. Their selection caters to both saltwater and freshwater fishing and various fishing techniques.
Cabela's offers a vast selection of camping gear, including tents, sleeping bags, camping furniture, cooking equipment, and more. They have gear for all types of camping, from car camping to backcountry camping.
Cabela's offers a wide selection of footwear for outdoor activities, including hunting boots, hiking boots, trail running shoes, sandals, and more. Their footwear selection caters to both men and women.
Cabela's offers a wide selection of outdoor clothing for various activities, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and more. Their clothing selection caters to both men and women.
Cabela's offers free shipping on orders over $50 with some exclusions. They also offer free shipping to their retail stores for in-store pickup.
Cabela's does not have a traditional loyalty program. However, they offer a co-branded credit card that allows customers to earn points for every purchase they make, which can be redeemed for rewards, discounts, and other benefits.
Cabela's gift cards do not expire and have no fees.
Cabela's has a 90-day return policy for most items, and returns can be made in-store or online. They offer a refund or exchange for the purchased item, but some exclusions apply, such as firearms and ammunition.
Cabela's offers a price matching policy for both in-store and online purchases. If a customer finds an identical item for a lower price from a competitor, Cabela's will match the price.