Cabela’s Announces Plans for Grandville, Michigan Store
Cabela's 02.16.12
Cabela’s Incorporated, the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today plans to bring the Cabela’s retail experience to customers in Grandville, Mich., a 17,000-population suburb of Grand Rapids, and the surrounding area.
Cabela’s expects to open the store in spring 2013. The 88,000-square-foot store will be located on the east end of the Rivertown Mall retail corridor in a new 380,000-square-foot retail center being developed by CWD Real Estate Investment of Grand Rapids. It will be Cabela’s second retail store in Michigan, joining the Dundee location. Construction is expected to start in summer 2012.
The store will be built in Cabela’s trademark style with an exterior of log construction, stonework, wood siding and metal roofing. A large glass storefront will allow customers to view much of the store’s interior as they approach the building.
The interior will be designed to immerse customers in an outdoor-like experience with conservation-themed wildlife displays and trophy animal mounts displayed on a mountain with a built-in aquarium. Featuring Cabela’s next-generation layout, the store will offer a wide range of outdoor products, as well as Cabela’s popular In-Store Pickup, which allows customers to order any Cabela’s merchandise delivered to a Cabela’s store free of delivery charges.
“Because of the many great customers we have in the Grandville/Grand Rapids area, we have been interested in building a store there for years,” said Cabela’s Chief Executive Officer Tommy Millner. “Michiganders are dedicated outdoorspeople who live the Cabela’s lifestyle and so many of them are loyal customers through our catalogs, website and Dundee store, we wanted to reward them with a Cabela’s store of their own.”
The store, which is expected to employ approximately 200 full- and part-time employees, will also feature a Boat Shop, Gun Library, Bargain Cave and Fudge Shop.
Cabela’s has announced plans to build stores in Wichita, Kan.; Tulalip, Wash.; Rogers, Ark.; Charleston, W.Va.; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; and Union Gap, Wash., all expected to open in 2012. Cabela’s also plans to open stores in Columbus, Ohio, and Louisville, Ky., in 2013.
Cabela’s stores showcase thousands of products, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating and wildlife-watching gear, as well as clothing and outdoor-themed gifts and furnishings. The company is famous for its strong brand and world-renowned reputation for delivering quality merchandise, value and legendary customer service.
Since the start back in 1961, Cabela’s has evolved into what is now the World’s Foremost Outfitter proving our valuable and dedicated customers only the best in outdoor gear from hunting, shooting, and fishing to camping, backpacking and more. Whether you need an ATV to get you there, the right clothing and footwear to keep you there, or quality outdoor gear to make it memorable, let every adventure begin and end with Cabela’s.
