There's a poster on this site that keeps insisting that the BP buyout of Cabela's is so complex that it's likely they will never be able to merge these two amazingly different companies. This person states "that there are numerous computer languages... — read more
Sidney awaits a fallout
http://journalstar.com/business/local/sidney-watches-waits-for-cabela-s-fallout/article_61a605a1-8067-5f4c-b485-174eb0780ab1.html
Fourth quarter should be safe
It's the 4th quarter people! There will be very little boat rocking in this quarter. This is retail and the most important quarter of the year! Ya think Bass Pro is going to hack every one now? CAB's systems are different than Pro's. Why ditch those... — read more
Consolidation will come much sooner than you think
Its funny reading posts on here talking about it taking a year or years to integrate the two companies. This is just more day dreaming, wishful thinking, koolaide drinking. This isnt Dow and Dupont merging, its one retailer buying another. Obviously... — read more
Signs
Is anybody's Cabela's signs coming down yet?
ANy meetings at Corp regarding BP takeover
or is it quiet
Asset Protection
Are they going to eliminate this department in all stores?
Time to update your resume
First of all, good luck to everyone. Second of all, if you think all is well, you are severely naive. People posting "negative stuff" on this site are probably trying to look out for people. If it's negative, then people get upset that we are not... — read more
Who Benefited the Most?
For those of you who already have or will soon be losing your jobs with Cabela's due to the recent Bass Pro acquisition of Cabela's you should know that this situation is not all doom and gloom - a very small few hit the lottery on the backs of the... — read more
The meaning of uncertainty.
The uncertainty in the workplace means this: Will I be able to continue paying for my house payment? Electrical bill, phone service, water, sewer and trash, my kids school functions, ( dance class, homecoming expenses, prom dress, a trumpet for band... — read more
Any group announcement at corporate...
or is it business as usual?
SEC filings
Wow the rich get richer with sale of stock today. I hope the board , former CEO and other upper management can sleep comfortably
Upper Management Gone Today?
I presume that the executive team and the vice-presidents will be gone after today? I'm thinking that was part of an older SEC filing, but... I can see a few other people getting laid off today, but I can't see many being let go until after the... — read more
Gone
As a very loyal customer over the years, while owned by D--k and Jim Cabela, Cabela's was the "place" for any serious outdoors passionate people to outfit for family and self. D--k, Jim and really all of the people who I came in contact with were... — read more
A little advice
I have been through a number of company consolidations and companies that have been bought by a competitor. One bit of advice, don't tell the new "experts" that show up how "things are done." Keep your mouth shut and listen. Even if they ask they... — read more
Cabela's Career Website
Apparently on the job search section one can find retail and dc jobs for the Sidney,NE location. But, where's corporate? Can't seem to find it. Hmm.
2 Years Ago Ironically...
2 years ago, Sept 25th 2015, Cabela's had the large round of layoffs in Sidney that would be the start of the downward spiral. Ironically exactly 2 years to that date, Sept 25th 2017, Cabela's will fail to exist as a company. What's even more... — read more
It's a sad day.
Today is likely the last day that Cabela's, the company, exists. I know it's just business, but it always felt kinda special. No blame. Everything has to come to an end. It amazing how many said this day would never come. Predicting the future is... — read more
Monday is the big day to find out what will happen.
For almost a year we have seen posts from self proclaimed experts on this site who usually received several comments of high praises.the comments Usually followed the tone of bass pro would fire every Cabelas employee in Sidney or every Cabelas... — read more
Show me the money!
Is there any guidance as to how long it will take for us little shareholders to get paid?
Bass Pro merger closing on September 25
We finally have a date. After all the speculation, Cabela's acquisition will be finalized on September 25. Pretty sure that this will bring its own round of layoffs with it. Hopefully I am wrong, but mergers always bring the reduction in operating... — read more
This site has had a huge impact on the employees of Cabelas and the city of Sidney. I am curious does anyone know the person behind this site
I know of two assault s a succide and almost a depression in the housing market and the town of Sidney probably claused by the sad situations in Sidney the last couple years.Most of my fellow employees at Cabelas believe this site has contributed... — read more
Articles
What is the opinion of articles In Scottsbluff Star Herald and Omaha World Herald ?
Post annoucement
I'm not at Corporate anymore ...What's the mood like? Are there any rumors as to when everyone will know the outcome of the sale?
Synovus deal approved
CAB/Bass: Federal Reserve Approves Synovus Acquisition of World’s Foremost Bank Clearing Last Regulatory Hurdle to Consummation SEP 6 / 4:48 PM CABSNVCOF Relevant Document: Federal Reserve Announcement on Synovus Acquisition of World’s Foremost Bank... — read more
Our customer experience is lower than ever
Cabela's has always been a little more expensive than others, the difference was the customers were "willing" to spend the extra money because they could come into our stores and talk to people who actually used the products and could explain the... — read more
Why are customers leaving our stores empty handed?
It's simple, we are now way too expensive for most folks. I just got an earful from a customer who wanted a rangefinder. Our price is $189.99 and he left the store to go buy the exact same one from Amazon for $109.00. I hear it all the time... — read more
GM
Gander Mountain's Bankruptcy Continues to Shoot Down Sporting Goods Industry Motley Fool a day ago in group Motley Fool $CAB 54.02 ▼ 0.84% $RGR 48.00 ▼ 1.74% $DKS 26.93 ▼ 0.04% $SNV 42.03 ▼ 0.63% $CWH 36.16 ▼ 1.09% $AOBC 18.76 ▲ 1.96% 2 images The... — read more
Cabela's nation should check to make sure League City outftters are ok?
League City received over 24 inch's of rain, and the east edge of Hurricane Harvey, I would hope that corp, and the Cabela's nation would make sure these outfitters in League City are ok, and if they need anything from the family of outfitters that... — read more
What is wrong with the city of Sidney? This summed up a lot.
http://www.suntelegraph.com/story/2017/08/25/news/mill-levy-will-increase-for-one-year/11151.html . I would hope most other cities in America would follow a policy of cutting spending and services if they faced a situation for the future like Sidney... — read more
Silence
Wow what is going on? Internet is deathly silent on the merger. Waiting for Washington to approve sale of bank?
Cabelas ADP Login
I cannot login in Cabelas ADP site - the login does not work - should I be concerned about this?
Concise take on delay of merger
• The Federal Reserve has likely been in informal consultation with the OCC for perspectives about the Capital One portion of the Synovus-Cabela’s/World’s Foremost Bank (WFB) acquisition. This is not uncommon when one bank regulator may have an... — read more
Charlottesville
What went down in VA this weekend might be a boost for gun sales once people wake up and realize riots can come to their town.
Tommy did his job.
I hear a lot of Tommy bashing, but he got the maximum pay out for the company. $61.50 is way about the value of the company. If the deal doesn't go through the price falls back to the $30s. It shows he's getting a lot for a company that keeps missing... — read more
A more positive take on the deal
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4094841-fishing-investing-patience-cabelas-will-close?auth_param=plmg:1co8rno:c54b0b276bc087d275fdb59bff30a3a8&uprof=45&utoken=ea7568ba2c5c9ce26b1d5450207c4cb6#alt1
The buyout needs to go through
I agree there has been a dark cloud over this community for quite some time, soon those clouds will tun into a raging temptest, The depth of the destructiive power of this impending storm will be determined soon very soon. If the buy out fails, it... — read more