PITTSBURGH, Aug. 4, 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 DICK'S Sporting
Goods stores and three new Field & Stream stores in the first
half of August. Grand Opening events will be held for stores in the
following cities:
- Prosper, TX – Aug. 4 – 6
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- A new DICK'S Sporting Goods and Field & Stream will open
under one roof at the Gates of Prosper, 700 Richland Blvd., Prosper, TX 75078
- Florence, AL – Aug. 4 – 6
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- A new Field & Stream will be built next to the existing
DICK'S Sporting Goods location at Cox Creek Shopping Center, 376
Cox Creek Parkway, Florence, AL
35630
- Kennesaw, GA – Aug. 11 – 13
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- A new Field & Stream will be built next to the existing
DICK'S Sporting Goods location at Town Center Commons, 667 Ernest
W. Barrett Parkway NW, Kennesaw,
GA 30144
- Houston, TX – Aug. 11 – 13
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- A new DICK'S Sporting Goods will open at Post Oak Shopping
Center, 2131 Post Oak Blvd., Houston,
TX 77056
"We look forward to celebrating the grand opening of five new
stores in three different states," said Lauren Hobart, President, DICK'S Sporting
Goods. "Having a presence in these cities will allow us to
better-serve the athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who live there.
We hope the community joins us for the celebrations that we have
planned."
With the grand opening of these new stores, DICK'S will have 704
DICK'S locations and 32 Field & Stream locations in the
country.
DICK'S will bring approximately 320 total jobs to these four
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
Darren Woodson**, Daryl Johnston**, Mike
Modano**, Troy Landry**,
Marcus Spears** and
Bill Blodgett* in
Prosper, TX; Frank Thomas**, Tom
Oar**, Melissa Bachman*,
Justin Tuck** and
Jimmy Houston** in
Florence, AL; Champ Bailey**,
Roddy White**, Phil Niekro**,
Mike Stroff*, Melissa Bachman*, Ryan
Klesko**, Troy Landry**
and Skeet Reese* in Kennesaw, GA and Clyde Drexler** and Bruce Matthews** in Houston, TX. Additionally, celebrity trainer
Eve Overland‡ will lead a
CALIA Fit Workout at all four Grand Opening celebrations.
Visit dicks.com/Prosper,
dicks.com/Florence,
dicks.com/Kennesaw and
dicks.com/Houston for full details on the Grand Opening
celebrations, including giveaways, promotions, special guests and
brand activations.
*Limit one autograph per person. Autographs will be
provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the store on the
day of event only. Limited Quantity. Times and
appearances are subject to change without notice. See store for
details.
**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.
‡ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
LIMIT ONE PRIZE PER PERSON. LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50
PARTICIPANTS.
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.
About Field & Stream Specialty Store
Named for the
iconic brand that for more than 140 years has been synonymous with
outdoor experiences, the Field & Stream store offers a vast
assortment of outdoor equipment, accessories and services in
hunting, fishing, archery, camping and more. As of
April 29, 2017, the Company operated
more than 25 Field & Stream stores offering top of the line
in-store services along with a wide variety of top national
brands including Remington, Huk, Carhartt, Shimano and Yeti, in
addition to its exclusive offering of Field & Stream products.
The Field & Stream trademark is owned by American Sports
Licensing LLC., and is not associated with Field & Stream
Magazine. For more information, visit FieldandStreamShop.com.
CONTACTS: DICK'S Sporting Goods,
724-273-5552, press@dcsg.com
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