Jack Wlezien, director of communications for Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, Misssouri, said the company is offering jobs to "virtually all" of the displaced workers at the shuttered Cabela's store, which was built next to Costco off the Cloud Springs Road Interstate 75 exit. by: Amber Kent, News Channel 11 Staff. “Effective today, Cabela’s in Bristol, Virginia, is closing to bring the iconic outdoor brands of Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Boats and ATVs together under one roof at the existing Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Bristol, Tennessee,” the statement said. The World's Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear. Catoosa County had in place a site development agreement with the original developer of the Cabela's store property under which the Development Authority acquired the site and provided $1.5 million to the developer in exchange for the commitment by the developer to bring Cabela's to the site and construct a retail outlet to create jobs and sales tax revenue. Across I-75 at the same exit, the owner of the Chattanooga Red Wolves, Bob Martino, is planning to build more than $150 million of new development, including a new soccer stadium complex, apartments and hotels. Cabela’s is shuttering its Fort Oglethorpe, GA, and Bristol, VA, locations and consolidating those stores with nearby and expanding Bass Pro Shops in Chattanooga, TN and Bristol, TN, respectively, according to the company. Search ... Mar 16, 2020 Messages 183 Location South of Portland. Each store that’s affected is only a few miles from a Bass Pro Shop in a neighboring community. "Under the site development agreement, the developer's financial performance goals were to be met on or before May 2022.". United States Alabama. Now, local leaders are trying to figure out what it means for the future of The Falls and the city’s budget. All rights reserved. In the US and Canada. What's new Search. The fast-fashion giant filed for bankruptcy in September of 2019 and immediately began plans for closing down at least… All they have left is the big spotters. An earlier version only included the Fort Oglethorpe, GA location. Contact Dave Flessner at dflessner@timesfreepress.com or at 757-6340. Quality Hunting, Fishing, Camping and Outdoor Gear at competitive prices. The typical consumer at a Bass Pro or Cabela's travels 50 miles to shop at the store, which features hundreds of hunting, fishing and other outdoor activity items, apparel and equipment. Find store … That Bristol Cabel's was built just over the state line in Virginia eight miles from a nearby Bass Pro Shop in the Pinnacle shopping center along Interstate 81 in Bristol, Tennessee. Wlezien said customers of Cabela's can continue to redeem Cabela's gift cards and earn or redeem points on their CLUB credit cards or Outdoor Rewards cards at Bass Pro Shops, as well as enjoy free same day in-store pickup. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Apparently Cabelas does not care about your property while visiting their stores. Keith Barclift, the director of economic development for Catoosa County, said the county recouped its $1.5 million investment in the site through extra property and sales tax collections five years earlier than expected and he pledged to work with state officials to help find jobs for any displaced Cabela's workers not hired for the nearby Bass Pro Shop. The makeup and skincare retailer said it will close all stores in the U.S. and Canada, as of 5 p.m. local time on March 17. "Over time as we have been able to study our customer preferences, they told us they love certain Cabela's products and certain Bass Pro products and if we could put them together in one location that would be viewed very positively, especially in markets the size of Chattanooga or Bristol.". Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Fitbit And Garmin Accused Of Patent Infringement, Stage Stores Reports 1.4 percent Holiday Comp Increase, Golf Galaxy Sets Grand Opening For Relocated Store in Columbus, OH, Eagle Creek Staff Lend Hand at San Diego Park, RIA Survey Details Run Specialty Channel Recovery In 2020, Topgolf To Open First Venues In Southern California, Waypoint Outdoor To Lead Tread & Butter’s U.S.