Anchorage Cabela’s Store Set To Open April 10

Posted by Chris Cocoles

News out of Sidney, Neb. today is exciting news for outdoors-crazed Alaskans: The state’s first Cabela’s store is set to hold its grand opening on April 10. Here’s the release from the Cabela’s folks:

Cabela’s Announces Official Opening Date of Anchorage, Alaska, Store

Ribbon-cutting scheduled for 10:45 a.m.; doors to open at 11 a.m.

SIDNEY, Neb. (Feb. 7, 2014) – Cabela’s Incorporated, the World’s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, will celebrate the official grand opening of its Anchorage, Alaska, store Thursday, April 10.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Cabela’s executives will begin at 10:45 a.m. and doors will open for business at 11 a.m. Opening day will kick off a weekend-long celebration featuring giveaways, special guests, events for the entire family and more.

The 100,000-square-foot store – the company’s first in Alaska – is located on the south side of Anchorage near the intersection of Minnesota and C Street next to Target. It will feature thousands of outdoor products, museum-quality wildlife displays, a mountain replica, aquarium, indoor archery range, gun library, bargain cave, deli, fudge shop and more. Approximately 250 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees will staff the store.

And, although doors do not open until April 10, customers can get a head start on shopping beginning today.

Those who order eligible merchandise via www.cabelas.com between Feb. 7 and March 19 can have it shipped to the store – free of charge – by selecting “in-store pickup” at checkout. The gear will then be delivered to the store and be ready for pickup on April 10. This program, which will continue after the store opens, gives customers convenient access to all Cabela’s products. For additional information, visit www.cabelas.com/anchorage.

Currently, Cabela’s operates 50 stores across North America with plans to open an additional 20 over the next two years.