Cabellas in edmonton

pophouseman · #1 12-15-2010, 01:07 PM

Has anyone heard of an official grand opening date for cabellas new store in Emdonton?

Shmag · #2 12-15-2010, 02:24 PM

The only thing i heard was in fall of 2011, but also heard they are ahead of schedule so maybe earlier than expected

HunterDave · #3 12-15-2010, 03:06 PM

I heard September 2011. Someone had said that it's on their website.

Wolverine Boy · #4 12-15-2010, 08:16 PM

It is fall of 2011 according to their website.

http://www.cabelas.ca/news_and_information/?newsid=77

There have been other threads on this.

I don't expect to save any money but more competition & selection cannot be anything but good.

huntinstuff · #5 12-15-2010, 09:37 PM

I was on site yesterday....the outside structure work is still ongoing. Wrapped in Tyvek right now.

Guesstimate? September 2011.

The Rog Man · #6 12-15-2010, 11:43 PM

where in Edmonton is this Cabellas store gonna be?

Alberta Bigbore · #7 12-16-2010, 07:34 AM

Along the antheny henday on the south SW right next door to that newer walmart I believe. CANT WAIT!!!

The Rog Man · #8 12-16-2010, 08:43 AM

Awesome, i can't wait either!!!!

pophouseman · #9 12-16-2010, 10:27 AM

I saw the building today as well....and with the progress they have made allready. I find it hard to beleive it won't be ready until the fall. I manage a large "box" store and i know when we open a new store, once the exterior is done. the inside only take 1-2 months. I am hoping that they will be open for the spring.

thrude1 · #10 07-25-2011, 10:51 PM

when does this store open

buckmaster · #11 07-25-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by thrude1

when does this store open

It said in the edmonton journal that its supposed to be opened on Aug 04.

AbProwler · #12 07-25-2011, 10:57 PM

They have a large sign up as you are coming into Edmonton from the south.
Aug. 04/11 is what is on it, also say's follow the Anthony Henday West to Terwilligar!
Noticed it there 2 weeks ago.

mhayes6 · #13 07-26-2011, 10:21 AM

I work there and the Grand opening ceremonies start at 11 with the doors open to the public at noon on Aug 4.

damowers · #14 07-26-2011, 01:16 PM

Being from outside the edmonton area will there be a merchandise flyer for opening day promos. I have to know if I need to take a vacation day or wait to the weekend?!

Big Daddy Badger · #15 07-26-2011, 01:24 PM

The pre-open sale (invite only) is on 1 August...the store grand opening sale for all is...I think...the next day. I have a pal that will be working there so will confirm and get back to you.

Should be crazy...whenever it is

HunterDave · #16 07-26-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pesky672

The pre-open sale (invite only) is on 1 August...

How do you get invited to the pre-sale? Is it for employees or outfitters?

#17 07-26-2011, 01:45 PM

Yup, grand opening in on the 4th. There is a sneak preview for the media on the 3rd.

Rather Be Hunting · #18 07-26-2011, 03:20 PM

My son works there so I can shop on Aug. 1st. for 1 hour, son has to sign us in at a certain time.
There's a media day, and also one for Cabela's mail order past local customers (my wife got her invitation today in the mail).
Regular opening for general public will be 4th.

RBH

greylynx · #19 07-26-2011, 07:13 PM

So it looks like Cabala's caters only to Special Groups.

Not good Cabala's.

Wait until the competition hears about this.

FishingMOM · #20 07-26-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by greylynx

So it looks like Cabala's caters only to Special Groups.

Not good Cabala's.

Wait until the competition hears about this.

Not true.
They are showing appreciation to customers who have supported them prior to their shop opening. That is a good thing. The media get their show so they can help sell the store to the public who are unaware. It is generally easier for such an opening to seperate the made rush of the general public and the media.

Additionally the customers who were invited ahead of the other groups will also help with the training of staff. They will use this controlled sale help weed out any problems that havent already been discovered.

Rockymtnx · #21 07-26-2011, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greylynx

So it looks like Cabala's caters only to Special Groups.

Not good Cabala's.

Wait until the competition hears about this.

What are you talking about?

greylynx · #22 07-26-2011, 07:32 PM

I read Mr. Pesky 672's posting.

Pre opening sale?

Only for the invited?

Not good marketing.

The unwashed are not allowed?

Not good marketing.

Signed greylynx the unwashed who does not want to create any more problems.

bb356 · #23 07-26-2011, 07:33 PM

Stupid question time ................... did this company have any to do with SIR in Winnipeg ???

#24 07-26-2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greylynx

I read Mr. Pesky 672's posting.

Pre opening sale?

Only for the invited?

Not good marketing.

The unwashed are not allowed?

Not good marketing.

Signed greylynx the unwashed who does not want to create any more problems.

LOL...don't take it personally Lynx...most new stores, restaurants, etc have these "soft" openings to identify any issues, problems, etc before the really important customers show up. Think of these early few as guinea pigs...lol Think of it as a dress rehearsal.

#25 07-26-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb356

Stupid question time ................... did this company have any to do with SIR in Winnipeg ???

Yup, they bought SIR

Lefty-Canuck · #26 07-26-2011, 07:47 PM

Cabela's was planning on having a "friends and family" night....then they cut it to only family and by the sounds of it some of the employees were really disappointed.

LC

Rockymtnx · #27 07-26-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greylynx

I read Mr. Pesky 672's posting.

Pre opening sale?

Only for the invited?

Not good marketing.

The unwashed are not allowed?

Not good marketing.

Signed greylynx the unwashed who does not want to create any more problems.

Personally I would call it customer appreciation. Giving your loyal customers a sneak peak... This is done by many big companies when a new location is opened. BPS did the same thing two years ago when they opened.
You still get to come in when the doors OFFICALLY OPEN on the 4th.

Anyone who is at there the 6th & 7th stop by and say hi to me. I will be there with Pure Fishing.

Mxyzptik · #28 07-26-2011, 07:49 PM

Well the friends may have been disappointed but this family guy is very happy to be going.

bb356 · #29 07-26-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheephunter

Yup, they bought SIR

Thanks

2 Tollers · #30 07-26-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greylynx

So it looks like Cabala's caters only to Special Groups. Not good Cabala's. Wait until the competition hears about this.

Not sure why this would be a problem. If you supported Cabelas over the years via their mail order service and used a Cabelas membership card when you shop stateside they are showing their appreciation for you supporting their business.

Much like getting invites to car dealerships for advance viewing if you have bought a number of vehicles from them or early viewing on new crusies if you use the same cruise line.

Yes I got an early invite and your welcome to come with me as my Dad or my son depending on who looks older when we meet at the door.