BPS - Cabela's Merge

[Quarry Man]

On 9/27/2017 at 4:40 PM, BrockstaRama said:

I just got my employee discount on a tracker and if I find out it could have been applied to Ranger I'm gonna cry! Though I do love my boat though.

how much was your employee discount?

[Sylvaneous]

On 12/29/2017 at 8:41 AM, the reel ess said:

I always thought of Cabela's as Bass Pro with a tweed jacket with patches on the elbows, smoking a pipe. 

I'd suggest you're describing Orvis.  Cabelas is Jim Shockey.  Bass Pro is Bill Dance.

[mhilgtx]

On 9/27/2017 at 11:22 AM, RPreeb said:

I was in the Sidney, Nebraska Cabela's yesterday and talked to one of the guys in the fishing department for quite a while.  Apparently, they are fairly upbeat about the deal.  The deal closed this week (I got the emails from both companies), so now it's something of a wait and see as to how they proceed.  The guy I talked to said that Cabela's has a real problem keeping inventory stocked, and that's been a problem for some time.  It's not due to sales, but supposedly to a poorly executed supply chain.  The good news is that there has been nothing mentioned about changing the store name or closing it.  I'm not exactly up on the legalities of big business, but I don't even know what the options are for a privately owned company (BPS) buying a publicly traded one (Cabela's).

 

I was looking for a reel, and the only one they had was the display model.  The way that the security lock was attached blocked the full movement of the level wind guide, so it was pinned on the left side and any time you cranked the reel, it just stayed against the side. (apparently because of poor staffing, they had the devices installed by someone who hasn't got a clue about the design or function of a baitcasting reel)  As a result, there is no way that I'd consider buying a reel which had been so abused, but they had nothing in stock, and nothing on order or planned to order before spring, so I'm just out of luck for now.  It isn't a major issue to not get it until then, but it was a bit disappointing to learn that it has been an ongoing problem for some time.  It's apparently a bit of a store wide issue.  I realize I could buy online, but I like to get hands on for stuff like this.

 

This link goes to an FAQ page on the marriage.  FAQ

Prior to BPS showing an interest in Cabelas there was never a problem with inventory at the one I go to.  The fund that purchased enough stock to force the sale was actually mad about overstocking too lenient employee policies compensation and some other stuff.  Once BPS took a look at the books officially what a year ago Cabelas started I implementation of the strategies where inventory was not reordered sales started to focus almost exclusively on house brand items.  BPS runs a tight supply Chain I pray it will all work out. John Crews was just on BassTalkLive and went out of his way to sing BPS praises.  I am about to find out how things are since I received 2 Casitas as gifts and plan on exchanging both for something else.  I expect them to not do their old no questions asked return policy which will mean buying from them is only a negative.  Pay tax no discount no warranty support.

 

to be fair I will post the outcome of my visit Saturday.

On 9/28/2017 at 6:14 AM, TOXIC said:

I do events and shows in both.  Cabela's keeps their inventory minimal... add to that it's now hunting season throughout most of the country and that is where they will put product focus.  Fishing dept will suffer unless you are in an area where there is ice fishing.  BPS has a "pecking order" for lack of a better term and some stores can't get the product they want.  The supply chain/logistics management is pretty involved and I've been in it with sponsors for 20 odd years with both stores.  I believe both stores offer the ability to order on-line and have the product delivered to your nearest store (if it is convenient) at no extra charge and no shipping.  Also keep in mind that these stores fill a need for customers that fall somewhere between inexperienced to casual.  If you are into the latest and greatest or specialized colors or the full line of any bait/rod/reel maker, you are more apt to order on line.  There's only so much floor space in a store and the push is to sell store branded merchandise/products because that is where the profit margin is the best.   

Great explanation 

[Ratherbfishing]

On 9/27/2017 at 2:35 PM, DINK WHISPERER said:

Bass Pro is just taking over the world!

As long as we're "allowed" to have a free market economy, this won't occur.  I use BPS less and less all the time.