Cabela's Sees Profit Boost Adding Retail Stores

Outdoor equipment retailer Cabela's has seen a big payoff from upping its brick-and-mortar presence and moving away from its roots as a cataloger. While Cabela's traces its roots to selling outdoor gear via its iconic catalog, its growing base of retail stores have become popular destinations for outdoor enthusiasts looking to stock up on hunting, fishing, camping and related gear. It's not unusual for thousands of consumers to line up hours before Cabela's opens the doors to a new store for the first time, says Chief Financial Officer Ralph Castner.