PITTSBURGH, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting
Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel
sporting goods retailer, will be opening a new DICK'S Sporting
Goods and Field & Stream store on Friday, September 30 at 5th Street
Station in Charlottesville,
Virginia (120 Wegmans Way).
The new location features a DICK'S Sporting Goods and a Field
& Stream housed under the same roof. This unique shopping
destination will offer the convenience of being able to purchase
all sporting goods and outdoor needs at one time, in one location
and at any checkout. In addition, the DICK'S store will also
be one of the first to include a new and improved footwear section
designed to offer a broad selection of sports performance and
casual footwear.
"We're excited to offer the Charlottesville community two great stores in
one location," said Lauren
Hobart, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing
Officer, DICK'S Sporting Goods. "The new stores will carry a wide
range of sports and outdoor apparel, equipment and accessories and
will be an essential destination for sports fans, athletes and
outdoor enthusiasts in the community."
A three-day Grand Opening celebration will run through
Sunday, October 2. The store will
open at 8:00 a.m. on Friday and
Saturday and 9:00 a.m. on
Sunday.
Several special guests will make in-store appearances during the
Grand Opening including Bruce
Mitchell, as seen on the Swamp People® TV
Series ** from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
on Friday; former college and pro basketball center
Ralph Sampson** from
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and former
driver Bill Elliott** from
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
** on Saturday; and former college and pro running
back Tiki Barber
** from 1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Guests will have the chance to receive giveaways throughout the
weekend, which will include a chance to open the DICK'S Sporting
Goods Gift Locker or Field & Stream Locked and Loaded Prize
Safe, giveaway items and other premium items. ‡‡
Visit DICKS.com/Charlottesville for full details on the
Grand Opening celebration, including giveaways, promotions, special
guests and brand activations.
**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/Charlottesville for
details.
‡‡NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase does not improve chance of
winning. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Limit one t-shirt, mystery
gift card, hat, stadium bag, and/or Gift Locker/Locked & Loaded
Prize Safe combination per person/day/drawing. Must be 18+ for gift
card and Gift Locker/Locked & Loaded promotions. Winners
must comply with all federal, state and local laws, and must
lawfully be able to possess the prize. See store or
DICKS.com/Charlottesville for
details and odds of winning.
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 July 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.
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