Ferguson to head store growth at Cabela's

SIDNEY, Neb. Cabela's announced today that Lynn Ferguson has been named senior vp of retail strategy and real estate development, a new position. In this role, he will report to Dennis Highby, Cabela's president and ceo, and be responsible for Cabela's retail store expansion plans and retail strategy.

Ferguson was most recently the chief marketing officer and executive vp of National Recreational Properties, a direct-to-consumer real estate and financial company. He previously served in senior retail and marketing positions with Tower Records, Charles Schwab and Walt Disney. He began his career in retail development with Hewlett-Packard and as the founder of PAC West Design.