PITTSBURGH, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting
Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel
sporting goods retailer, will be opening four new DICK'S Sporting
Goods stores in February.
DICK'S will now have 721 DICK'S Sporting Goods stores nationwide
in 47 states. The new DICK'S locations will bring approximately 210
collective jobs to four communities through the hiring of
full-time, part-time and temporary associates for these stores.
"Great sports and outdoor traditions are at the heart of what we
do, and we look forward to sharing them with these communities,"
said Scott Hudler, Senior
Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, DICK'S Sporting
Goods. "Where these sports and outdoor traditions run strong, our
stores serve as the heartbeats of the community, bringing people
together in a meaningful way that no other retailer can
replicate."
Communities where these new stores are opening can expect to
find top-of-the line in-store services and exclusive offerings in
apparel, footwear and equipment from the Company's own private
brands, such as CALIA by Carrie
Underwood, Field & Stream and Ethos, as well as key,
national vendors like Nike, Under Armour and adidas.
Grand Opening events for these newest locations will be held in
the following cities:
DICK'S Sporting
Goods
|
City/State
|
Store
Location
|
Grand Opening
Celebration Dates
|
Evansville,
IN
|
East Lloyd
Commons
6200 East Lloyd
Expressway
Evansville, IN
47715
|
February 10 and
11
|
Baxter, MN
|
Central Lake
Crossing
13499 Elmwood
Drive
Baxter, MN
56425
|
February 23 through
25
|
Santa Maria,
CA
|
Enos Ranch
775 E. Betteravia
Road
Santa Maria, CA
93454
|
February 23 through
25
|
Warwick,
RI
|
Rhode Island
Mall
650 Bald Hill
Road
Warwick, RI
02886
|
February 24 and
25
|
For each grand opening weekend, customers will receive the
chance to win great prizes and meet several special guests, such as
Kyle Rudolph** in
Baxter, Minn. and Don Sutton** in Santa Maria, Calif.
Visit dicks.com/Evansville, dicks.com/Baxter, dicks.com/SantaMaria and
dicks.com/Warwick for full
details on the Grand Opening celebrations, 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 February 3, 2018, the Company
operated more than 715 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 fan wear 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.
CONTACTS: DICK'S Sporting Goods, 724-273-5552,
press@dcsg.com
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