PITTSBURGH, July 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 July.
Grand Opening weekend celebrations will be held for stores in
the following cities:
DICK'S Sporting
Goods – July 2018 Grand Openings
|
City/State
|
Store
Location
|
Grand Opening
Celebration Dates
|
Richmond,
VA
|
Willow
Lawn
1601 Willow Lawn
Drive
Richmond, VA
23230
|
July 13 through July
15
|
Fort Collins,
CO
|
Foothills
205 E. Foothills
Parkway
Fort Collins, CO
80525
|
July 20 through July
22
|
With these new stores opening, DICK'S will now have 728 DICK'S
Sporting Goods stores nationwide in 47 states. The new DICK'S
locations will bring approximately 130 collective jobs to two
communities through the hiring of full-time, part-time and
temporary associates for these stores.
"At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we strive to offer our customers
convenient access to the products and knowledge they need to enjoy
their sports and outdoor passions," said Scott Hudler, Senior Vice President &
Chief Marketing Officer, DICK'S Sporting Goods. "The opening of
these new stores in Richmond and
Fort Collins will help us
better-serve the athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in these
communities by providing other ways to shop our wide selection of
products and having first-hand access to our in-store experts."
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 special guests, such as former
college defensive end Bruce
Smith** in Richmond,
Virginia and Denver wide
receiver Emmanuel Sanders**
in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Visit DICKS.com/WillowLawn and
DICKS.com/FortCollins 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 May 5,
2018, the Company operated more than 720 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 a comprehensive range of services including technology
solutions such as online registration and league management
services, and mobile apps for scheduling, communications and live
scorekeeping; team gear such as uniforms and equipment, 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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