PITTSBURGH, April 10, 2018 /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 in April.
Grand Opening weekend celebrations will be held for stores in
the following cities:
DICK'S Sporting
Goods – April 2018 Grand Openings
|
City/State
|
Store
Location
|
Grand Opening
Celebration Dates
|
Waco, TX
|
Richland
Mall
6100 West Waco
Drive
Waco, TX
76710
|
April 27 through
April 29
|
Little Rock,
AR
|
McCain
Plaza
4188 East McCain
Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR
72117
|
April 27 through
April 29
|
With these new stores opening, DICK'S will now have 727 DICK'S
Sporting Goods stores nationwide in 47 states. The new DICK'S
locations will bring approximately 135 collective jobs to two
communities through the hiring of full-time, part-time and
temporary associates for these stores.
"We are true believers that sports are a great way to not only
bring people together, but also give athletes the confidence and
sense of belonging that will benefit them in their everyday lives,"
said Scott Hudler, Senior
Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, DICK'S Sporting
Goods. "We are excited to meet the athletes and outdoor enthusiasts
in the Waco and Little Rock communities and look forward to
helping them pursue their goals."
Customers 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 Tommy
Armour, CALIA by Carrie
Underwood, Field & Stream and Ethos, as well as key
national vendors like Nike, Under Armour and adidas.
For each grand opening weekend, customers will receive the
chance to win great prizes and meet several special guests, such as
former college and professional quarterback Robert Griffin III** in Waco, Texas and former college and
professional running back Darren
McFadden** in Little Rock,
Arkansas.
Visit DICKS.com/Waco and
DICKS.com/NorthLittleRock 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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