PITTSBURGH, Oct. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting
Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel
sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 40th store
in Ohio and 674th store
nationwide on Friday, October 28 at
New Towne Mall in New Philadelphia,
OH (400 Mill Avenue SE).
DICK'S three-day Grand Opening celebration will run through
Sunday, October 30. 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
adidas Go-To Performance 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 running back Archie
Griffin** will make an in-store appearance from
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday.
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 continue to strive to bring the highest quality products and
services to the communities that we are part of," said
Lauren Hobart, Executive Vice
President & Chief Marketing Officer, DICK'S Sporting Goods.
"The opening of our newest DICK'S Sporting Goods in New Philadelphia will enable us to serve
athletes, sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts in the community at
an even higher level."
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/NewPhiladelphia 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/NewPhiladelphia 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/NewPhiladelphia 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 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.
Contact: DICK'S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com
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