InterestedBystander Posted December 24, 2020 at 03:26 AM Share Posted December 24, 2020 at 03:26 AM Full article at link... https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/12/21/2149037/0/en/Sportsman-s-Warehouse-to-join-The-Great-American-Outdoors-Group-to-better-serve-outdoorsmen-and-women.html ...Sportsmans Warehouse to join The Great American Outdoors Group to better serve outdoorsmen and women. Historic union of worlds finest outdoor brands to further strengthen steadfast commitment to customers and conservation December 21, 2020 17:15 ET | Source: Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. and WEST JORDAN, Utah, Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to better serve its loyal customers, Sportsmans Warehouse has entered into a definitive agreement to join the Great American Outdoors Group, parent company of Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, White River Marine Group and a collection of nature-based resorts. The Great American Outdoors Group will remain a private company with a long-term view to do what is best for its customers, team members and conservation initiatives. As part of the agreement, Sportsmans Warehouse will be acquired for $18.00 per share in cash.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not me Posted December 24, 2020 at 02:40 PM Share Posted December 24, 2020 at 02:40 PM First Cabelas, now this one. Going for a monopoly? I’ve noticed Cabelas price increases since the acquisition and they only carry tracker boats now instead of alumacraft and a couple others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmagloo Posted December 24, 2020 at 03:08 PM Share Posted December 24, 2020 at 03:08 PM The take over of Cabela's has been a disaster. The quality of the Cabela's branded merchandise has dropped considerably. A lot of their stuff used to be made in Vietnam, but the replacement Red Head garbage is made in back alley's in China. Not even close in quality. Expect more of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted December 24, 2020 at 03:23 PM Share Posted December 24, 2020 at 03:23 PM I'll have to admit, then I think "Made in Vietnam", my initial thought is not one of better quality than PRC,but rather "OMG, they found someplace that can undercut the cost of having it made in China!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSDlady Posted December 24, 2020 at 03:54 PM Share Posted December 24, 2020 at 03:54 PM The take over of Cabela's has been a disaster. The quality of the Cabela's branded merchandise has dropped considerably. A lot of their stuff used to be made in Vietnam, but the replacement Red Head garbage is made in back alley's in China. Not even close in quality. Expect more of the same.I used to buy quite a bit of Cabela's branded clothing, boots & home goods. Not anymore. I bought their Snowrunner hiking/winter boots every year. They have stopped making them. I have one more brand new pair in it's box and then it's time to look for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredguns Posted December 24, 2020 at 05:06 PM Share Posted December 24, 2020 at 05:06 PM Used to make the trip from the Rockford area to Cabela's in Hoffman Estates, but now there is no reason as I agree about diminishing quality. It's a shame a town the size of Rockford can't keep a real sportsman store. I will NOT set foot in Dicks and all they have anyway is overpriced Under Armor crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted December 24, 2020 at 07:16 PM Share Posted December 24, 2020 at 07:16 PM I remember when Eddie Bauer was the go to place for high quality extreme weather gear... then fashion happened.REI suffered a similar fate. Eastern Mountain Sports made a go of it for a while here in the midwest... even Banana Republic was a place for certain outdoors and work clothing. All killed, by fashion. My winter gear selections from Cabela's last year are of high quality. Better than the most similar BassPro stuff which all seems to be emblazoned with hideous logos and branding. I could really go for a line of the best products available anywhere with no logos or identifying info. All I want is the best functional stuff and I don't need to show it off to every passerby. Where will we go next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted December 24, 2020 at 07:53 PM Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 at 07:53 PM I remember when Eddie Bauer was the go to place for high quality extreme weather gear... then fashion happened.REI suffered a similar fate. Eastern Mountain Sports made a go of it for a while here in the midwest... even Banana Republic was a place for certain outdoors and work clothing. All killed, by fashion. My winter gear selections from Cabela's last year are of high quality. Better than the most similar BassPro stuff which all seems to be emblazoned with hideous logos and branding. I could really go for a line of the best products available anywhere with no logos or identifying info. All I want is the best functional stuff and I don't need to show it off to every passerby. Where will we go next?EB, Bass Pro, Cabelas, EMS which didnt survive in the midwest, REI do seem like a disappointment these days. Ill stop by REI sometimes but LL Bean Ive been looking to for gloves, coats and winter boots but seem to often be OOS. Been meaning to make a stop by Duluth Trading to see what they have. Not thrilled by ordering wearables online from these (or even Amazon) as sizing is always a crap shoot so at least these have retail stores to try on when not OOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101abn Posted December 24, 2020 at 08:09 PM Share Posted December 24, 2020 at 08:09 PM For cold weather gear you cant go wrong with Refrigiwear, unless your trying to make a fashion statement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted December 25, 2020 at 05:40 PM Share Posted December 25, 2020 at 05:40 PM Mergers are great for profit margins, not so much for consumer options as it always turns to consolidation of product lines, limitations on distributors and consolidation and limitations on brand offerings. As pointed out with the boats, these mergers almost always lead to eclusive brand offerings across the entire merged chain of stores. And worse the 'big' brands buy shelf space with these conglomerates and in the contracts almost always place limits on (or forbid) competing brands be sold by the conglomerate stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted December 26, 2020 at 02:36 AM Share Posted December 26, 2020 at 02:36 AM Like many other here have said that quality has gone downhill wish that they sold other boats than trackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouFeelLucky Posted December 26, 2020 at 02:48 AM Share Posted December 26, 2020 at 02:48 AM The Sportsmans Warehouse in Ankeny IA has always been a great store to shop for outdoor/hunting clothing, as well as having a good selection of firearms, ammo and accessories. With a Bass Pro just down the road it probably isn't long for the world. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC Posted December 26, 2020 at 04:51 AM Share Posted December 26, 2020 at 04:51 AM Used to make the trip from the Rockford area to Cabela's in Hoffman Estates, but now there is no reason as I agree about diminishing quality. It's a shame a town the size of Rockford can't keep a real sportsman store. I will NOT set foot in Dicks and all they have anyway is overpriced Under Armor crap.I was told by one of the managers Gander was 3 months ahead in project profitability (plan was 1 year to in black for new store/market). Closed because no RV sales or service. Not because store couldn't produce profits. No other Gander had been 3 months ahead of plan. When store closed I bought a masterbuilt xl pellet smoker for less than $200 (store closing price). Other store had them at $450. It was less than 3 month from lines launch of XL pellet launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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