<P> In 1975, to meet the burgeoning demand for Bass Pro Shops exclusive products, American Rod and Gun was established . Acting as a separate wholesaling entity ARG serves more than 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide . In 1977, Bass Pro Shops introduced the first fish - ready complete boat motor and trailer package with the Bass Tracker . In 1984, construction began on the Outdoor World Catalog Showroom in Springfield, Missouri . Big Cedar Lodge opened in 1988 on Table Rock Lake . </P> <P> In 1995, Bass Pro Shops Sportsman's Warehouse opened in Atlanta, Georgia, its first store outside the state of Missouri . In November 2001, taking advantage of Outdoor World's popularity as a tourist destination, the Wonders of Wildlife museum was opened next door to the store in Springfield . The Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium closed for renovation in 2007 . As of October 2016 it is still closed with an expected reopening by the end of the year . Bass Pro Shops has announced that the grand reopening of the Wonders of Wildlife museum will take place on September 21, 2017 . </P> <P> In 2015, Bass Pro Shops opened a store inside the Memphis Pyramid, a former sports arena and concert venue in Memphis, Tennessee . In addition to the retail store itself, the building houses two restaurants, a bowling alley, a 100 - room hotel, an observation deck, and the tallest free - standing elevator in America . At 535,000 sq ft, The Pyramid is Bass Pro's largest store . </P> <P> In October 2016, Bass Pro Shops announced that they had reached a deal to acquire competitor Cabela's for $5.5 billion . The deal is being financed via preferred equity financing from Goldman Sachs and Pamplona . Goldman Sachs will contribute $1.8 billion towards financing and Pamplona will contribute the remainder for a total commitment of $2.4 billion . The new entity is expected to be formed and in operation in Q1 or Q2 of 2017 . The new entity will keep Cabela's base in Sidney and Lincoln, Nebraska . Morris will continue as CEO of the new entity . He will also be the majority shareholder of the new privately held entity . Tommy Milner stressed that the company had reviewed a range of options that would maximize value, with the board choosing to go the route of Bass Pro Shops . </P>

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