Cabela's to Open Woodruff Road Location in 2014

The newly-developed Magnolia Park on Woodruff Road near Mauldin will be the future home of one of the largest retailers of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear.

Cabela's announced Tuesday that it would open a 100,000-square-foot Greenville location in spring 2014.

“We are excited that Cabela’s has chosen Greenville for its first South Carolina location,” said Greenville Mayor Knox White. “Cabela’s unique retail experience is a great fit for Greenville and will complement other unique retail offerings in Magnolia Park. We welcome Cabela’s and look forward to their opening.”

The store is expected to employ approximately 235 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees, and most will come from Greenville and the surrounding area, according to the company's release.

“South Carolinians are part of an exceptional outdoor tradition and share the Cabela’s lifestyle and values," said Cabela’s Chief Executive Officer Tommy Millner. "We wanted to build a store in the Greenville area to recognize that. We are also excited about the opportunity to expand our retail footprint in the Southeast.”

Cabela's also announced plans to build a store in Woodbury, Minn., opening in 2014. Cabela's has previously announced plans to open stores in Saginaw, Mich.; Columbus, Ohio; Grandville, Mich.; Louisville, Ky.; Green Bay, Wis.; Thornton, Colo.; Lone Tree, Colo.; Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; Kalispell, Mont.; Anchorage, Alaska; Bristol, Va.; and Christiana, Del. It also will relocate its Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, store. Currently, Cabela's operates 40 retail stores across the United States and Canada.