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Comment: Gander Mountain bankruptcy could be positive for Bass Pro’s $5.5 billion acquisition of Cabela’s

By Curtis Eichelberger ( March 10, 2017, 22:00 GMT | Comment) -- Gander Mountain, an outdoor retailer that sells hunting and fishing gear and competes with Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's, filed for bankruptcy claiming that increased competition from e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales led to excess inventory and underperforming stores. ​The news would seem to be evidence of a vibrant, competitive environment — a boost to Bass Pro's antitrust argument that its $5.5 billion acquisiton of Cabela's is pro-competitive.Gander Mountain, an outdoor retailer that sells hunting and fishing gear and competes with Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's, filed for bankruptcy Friday claiming that increased competition from e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales led to excess inventory and underperforming stores. ...

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