Cabela’s is opening its first store in New York state in Cheektowaga, part of the greater Buffalo area.
Construction on the 88,000-square-foot store is scheduled to begin this fall. Cabelas expects to open the store in the fall of 2014.
We are very excited to bring the Cabelas retail experience to New York, said Cabelas Chief Executive Officer Tommy Millner. We have thousands of loyal customers across the state who are passionate for the outdoors and who share the Cabelas lifestyle. Cheektowagas proximity to Canada, where we also have a loyal following, makes this the perfect location.
The store is expected to employ up to 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. Most will come from Cheektowaga and the surrounding area. It will be located at the southwest corner of I-90 and Walden Ave. in a shopping center to be renamed Cabelas Crossing.
Benderson Development owns and manages the development.
The buildings exterior will reflect Cabelas popular store model with log construction, stonework, wood siding and metal roofing. A large glass storefront will allow customers to view much of the stores interior as they approach the building. The interior will be built in Cabelas next-generation layout, designed to surround customers in an outdoor-like experience with museum-quality wildlife displays.
We are extremely pleased for the opportunity to bring the very first Cabelas to New York State and especially proud to bring it to our hometown, said Randy Benderson, President, Benderson Development Co.
In addition to thousands of quality outdoor products, the store will include a large mountain replica, a Gun Library, Bargain Cave, Boat Shop, Indoor Archery Range, Deli and Fudge Shop.
Currently Cabelas operates 44 retail stores across North America. The company has announced plans to open 14 new stores over the next two years.
