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 39th store
in Ohio and 673rd store
nationwide on Friday, October 28 at
Bechtle Crossing in Springfield,
OH (1690 N. Bechtle Avenue).
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
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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 look forward to opening our newest DICK'S Sporting Goods and
expanding our presence in the Springfield community," said Lauren Hobart, Executive Vice President
& Chief Marketing Officer, DICK'S Sporting Goods. "As a
passionate and authentic sporting goods and outdoor brand, we are
proud to continue to serve and inspire local athletes and
enthusiasts to achieve their personal best."
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/Springfield 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/Springfield 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/Springfield 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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