Cabela's Incorporated is reportedly in negotiations to build one of its large-format destination retail stores on a 28.6 acre site near Cardinals Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Plans call for the 160,000-square-foot outdoor gear superstore to be open by late 2006 or early 2007.
“Our comprehensive research has shown the sportsmen and women of the area are dedicated Cabela's customers, and that spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, hiking and camping is a big part of the culture in the Grand Canyon State,” said Dennis Highby, President and CEO of Cabela's Inc. “They live the Cabela's lifestyle with great passion and enthusiasm.”
Highby also noted that Glendale in particular is an ideal Arizona location for a Cabela's destination superstore. “We are excited to bring our world-famous retail experience to our great customers who live in Glendale and the surrounding area, as well as to the thousands of hunters, anglers and other visitors who travel through the area every year. Glendale is a dynamic, fast-growing city and combines the best of the Old West and modern shopping and entertainment. We believe a Cabela's store will be the perfect fit for Glendale and all of Arizona.”
“We are thrilled to be part of Zanjero, which will be a focal point of a lot of exciting activity and developments,” Highby said. “And, being part of the surrounding sports complex – with Cardinals Stadium and all the other sensational things going on nearby – is icing on the cake.”
To operate the new store, Cabela's expects to employ as many as 400 people, who will join the Cabela's family of employees carrying on the Cabela's tradition of excellent customer service. Employees are expected to come from Glendale and the surrounding area to join Cabela's family of staff members famous for their outdoor lifestyle and intimate knowledge of outdoor products. Product offerings will include hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating and wildlife watching gear, as well as outdoor clothing and outdoors-styled gifts and furnishings.
