Cabela’s continues fighting rumors that it’s closing

Cabela’s has no plans to close its Gonzales retail store, despite persistent rumors to the contrary. In a response aimed at quelling erroneous information, Cabela’s Chief Executive Officer, Tommy Millner issued a statement earlier this week, insisting the company remains committed to the Gonzales store and the community as a whole. “The Gonzales store is a valuable part of our retail operation and its hard-working employees are cherished members of our family,” Millner says. “There is absolutely no truth to the rumors Cabela’s plans to close the store. We’re proud to be able to serve our loyal Louisiana customers, as well as the many visitors to the state, and plan to do so well into the future.” Since opening in October 2007, millions of customers from Louisiana and surrounding states have visited and shopped at the Gonzales store. More than 200 people are employed at the store. “Gonzales continues to be a tremendously supportive community,” he says. “We are currently developing new initiatives furthering our commitment to the Gonzales community and giving back to our dependable employees and loyal customers in the area. Again, we have absolutely no plans to close our Gonzales store.” Located at the intersection of Interstate 10 and State Highway 30, the 165,000-square-foot retail showroom is an educational and entertaining attraction, featuring a décor of museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums filled with native fish and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitat. Other store amenities include a full-service boat shop, indoor archery range, live bait shop, dog kennels, horse corral, semi parking RV parking and dump station.