PITTSBURGH, July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S
Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line
omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its
13th store in Wisconsin
and 652nd store nationwide on Friday, August 12 in Wausau, WI (4600 Rib Mountain Drive).
DICK'S three-day Grand Opening celebration will run through
Sunday, August 14. The store will
open at 8:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday
and 9:00 a.m. Sunday.
On Friday, the first 100 people in line will receive a free
Reebok Play Dry® T-Shirt. Adults who are in line at 7:45 a.m. on Friday will get a chance to open the
DICK'S Sporting Goods Gift Locker. ‡‡
Former Green Bay Safety and inventor of the Lambeau Leap
LeRoy Butler ** will appear
in-store on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Former Green Bay
running back Ahman Green **
will make an in-store appearance on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday giveaways include a free Mystery Gift Card
for the first 100 adults in line. Adults who are in line at
7:45 a.m. on Saturday and
8:45 a.m. on Sunday will also get a
chance to open the DICK'S Sporting Goods Gift Locker.
‡‡
"We're pleased to be opening our newest DICK'S Sporting Goods in
Wausau, which will enable us to
better serve the needs of athletes and passionate sports fans in
the community," said Lauren
Hobart, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing
Officer, DICK'S Sporting Goods. "As a passionate sports and outdoor
brand, we strive for relentless improvement and look forward to
welcoming our loyal customers to our new store."
The new location will feature Nike and Under Armour shops,
athletic and outdoor apparel and footwear and the latest gear for
team sports, fitness, camping, hunting and fishing. More than 40
in-store services by DICK'S certified PROS in sports and outdoor
specialties such as bike, golf and fishing will also be
available.
Visit DICKS.com/Wausau
for details and LIKE DICK'S Sporting Goods on Facebook for the
latest information on local appearances, special events and brand
activations.
‡‡NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase does not improve chance of
winning. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Limit one t-shirt, mystery gift
card and/or Gift Locker combination per person/day/drawing. Must be
18+ for gift card and Gift Locker promotions. See store or
DICKS.com/Wausau for details and
odds of winning.
**Wristband required for autograph. Wristbands will be
distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of event
only. Limited Quantity. Limit one per person. Visit
DICK'S.com/Wausau for details.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Founded in 1948, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading
omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive
assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel,
footwear and accessories. As of April 30,
2016, the Company operated more than 645 DICK'S Sporting
Goods locations, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor
enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a blend of
dedicated associates, in-store services and unique specialty
shop-in-shops. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, DICK'S also owns and operates
Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, True Runner and Chelsea Collective
specialty stores. For more information, visit the Press Room at
DICKS.com.
Contact: DICK'S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com
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