PITTSBURGH, June 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting
Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel
sporting goods retailer, will be opening two new stores. Grand
opening events will be held for stores in the following cities:
- Milpitas, CA – June 16-18
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- The Great Mall of the Bay Area, 1200 Great Mall Drive,
Milpitas, CA 95035
- Oak Ridge, TN – June 30 – July
2
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- Main Street, 369 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830
"We're excited to expand our presence in Milpitas, California and Oak Ridge, Tennessee in the coming weeks,"
said Lauren Hobart,
President, DICK'S Sporting Goods. "The love for sports and the
outdoors in these markets provide us with a great opportunity to
serve residents in a way only we can. The new stores will carry a
wide range of apparel, equipment and accessories and offer
top-of-the-line in-store services tailored to the needs of each
community."
With the grand opening of these new stores, DICK'S will have 704
DICK'S locations in the country.
DICK'S will bring approximately 130 total jobs to these two
communities through the hiring of full-time, part-time and
temporary associates for these stores.
For each grand opening weekend, customers will receive the
chance to win great prizes and meet several special guests such as
San Jose ice hockey forward
Patrick Marleau ** in
Milpitas, CA and former
Tennessee defensive tight end and
current professional football player in Philadelphia Derek
Barnett** in Oak Ridge,
TN.
Visit dicks.com/Milpitas
and dicks.com/OakRidge for full details on the Grand Opening
celebration, including giveaways, promotions, special guests and
brand activations.
**WRISTBAND REQUIRED! Wristbands are distributed on a
first-come, first served basis beginning at store open on the day
of event only. Limited Quantity. Limit one wristband per
person. Must be present to receive wristband. Must have
a wristband and must be in the Special Appearance line prior to the
start of the appearance to receive an autograph. Times and
appearances are subject to change without notice. See store 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 29,
2017, the Company operated more than 690 DICK'S Sporting
Goods locations across the United
States, 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 dedicated to Team Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf,
Lodge/Outdoor, Fitness and Footwear. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, DICK'S also owns and operates
Golf Galaxy and Field & Stream specialty stores, as well
as DICK'S Team Sports HQ, an all-in-one youth sports
digital platform offering free league management services, mobile
apps for scheduling, communications and live scorekeeping, custom
uniforms and FanWear and access to donations and
sponsorships. DICK'S offers its products through a
content-rich eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store
network and provides customers with the convenience and expertise
of a 24-hour storefront. For more information, visit the
Press Room or Investor Relations pages at dicks.com.
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