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DICK'S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening of 11 Stores, the addition of Soccer Shops and its first-ever ScoreCard Appreciation Week in October

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DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) is set to expand with the opening of 11 new locations in October, including six DICK'S Sporting Goods stores, two Golf Galaxy sites, and three Warehouse Sale locations, creating approximately 400 jobs. The company will also introduce Soccer Shops for an enhanced soccer experience and host its first Loyalty Appreciation Week from October 5 to 11, offering bonus points to loyalty members. Following these openings, DICK'S will operate 732 stores nationwide, aiming to elevate customer engagement and sales through innovative experiences.

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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will expand its nationwide footprint with the opening of six DICK'S Sporting Goods stores, two combination DICK'S and Golf Galaxy locations and three DICK'S Sporting Goods Warehouse Sale locations in October. The retailer will also open a limited number of Soccer Shops, a new, elevated soccer experience, starting later this month and host its first-ever Loyalty Appreciation Week beginning October 5.  

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DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening of 11 Stores, the addition of Soccer Shops and its first-ever ScoreCard Appreciation Week in October

The opening of its newest stores will bring approximately 400 collective jobs to communities through the hiring of full-time, part-time and temporary associates for the stores.

DICK'S Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy locations will offer top-of-the-line in-store services and exclusive offerings in apparel, footwear and equipment from the Company's own private brands, such as DSG, Walter Hagen, CALIA by Carrie Underwood, Field & Stream and Fitness Gear, as well as popular national vendors like Nike, adidas, YETI, The North Face, Callaway and TaylorMade.

The DICK'S Sporting Goods store locations will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off their opening weekend celebrations and customers will have the opportunity to win giveaways. Visit the websites listed below for full details on the Grand Openings.

DICK'S Sporting Goods

City/State

Store Location

Grand Opening Dates

Lynchburg, VA

River Ridge Mall

3385 Candlers Mtn. Road, Suite #J300

Lynchburg, VA 24502

dicks.com/Lynchburg

October 3 – October 4

Happy Valley, OR

Clackamas Town Center

11800 Southeast 82nd Ave., Suite #1000

Happy Valley, OR 97086

dicks.com/Clackamas

October 10 – October 11

Annapolis, MD

Gateway Village

2639 Housley Road, Suite 13

Annapolis, MD 21401

dicks.com/Annapolis

October 16 – October 18

Wilmington, NC

Independence Mall

3500 Oleander Drive, Space R-040

Wilmington, NC 28403

dicks.com/Wilmington

October 17 – October 18

Modesto, CA

Vintage Faire Mall

3401 Dale Road, Suite #100

Modesto, CA 95356

dicks.com/Modesto

October 17 – October 18

Houston, TX

Copperfield Marketplace

16343 FM 529 Road

Houston, TX 77095

dicks.com/Copperfield

October 23 – October 25

 

DICK'S Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy

City/State

Store Location

Grand Opening Dates

Canton, OH

Belden Village Mall

4100 Belden Village Mall

DICK'S Suite #4105

GGXY Suite #4091

Canton, OH 44718

dicks.com/Canton

October 16 – October 18

Fairfax, VA

Fair Oaks Mall

12000 Fair Oakes Mall

Fairfax, VA 22033

dicks.com/Fairfax

October 30 – November 1

DICK'S Sporting Goods Warehouse Sale locations will offer deep discounts between 30 and 75% off original prices on customer-favorite footwear and apparel brands. Visit dicks.com/Warehouse for additional details and information.

DICK'S Sporting Goods Warehouse Sale

City/State

Store Location

Grand Opening Dates

Monroeville, PA

330 Mall Circle Drive

Monroeville, PA 15146

October 7

Olathe, KS

11750 South Strang Line Road

Olathe, KS 66062

October 28

Royal Palm Beach, FL

Southern Palm Crossing

11061 Southern Palm Blvd

Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

October 28

Following all of these store openings, DICK'S will have 732 DICK'S Sporting Goods stores, 97 Golf Galaxy stores and 14 Warehouse Sale locations nationwide in 47 states.

Additionally, this fall, DICK'S Sporting Goods will also launch a new shopping experience for soccer customers in select markets. These Soccer Shops are designed to serve athletes of every level and will feature an expanded selection of equipment and gear, including cleats,  apparel, training aids and national and club team jerseys for fans to support their favorite teams.

The elevated experience will exist inside select DICK'S Sporting Goods locations and include a high level of service from in-store soccer experts who are specially trained to help customers find the equipment they need and the right fit for their cleats to excel at the game. The first Soccer Shop will open on October 23 in Leawood, KS. Additional Shops are expected to open this November.

For the first time ever, DICK'S Sporting Goods will host "7 Days of ScoreCard," a Loyalty Appreciation Week and the program's biggest event of the year, to reward its ScoreCard and Scorecard Gold customers. Starting Monday, October 5 through Sunday, October 11, loyalty members will enjoy daily opportunities to earn bonus points while shopping their favorite brands. Additionally, starting October 4, ScoreCard Gold members will receive the opportunity to earn triple points on a single purchase once per year. For more information, visit dicks.com/7DaysOfScoreCard or dicks.com/ScoreCard.  

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 August 1, 2020, the Company operated 726 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 teammates, 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 GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications and live scorekeeping. 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 Investor Relations page at dicks.com.

About Golf Galaxy
Golf Galaxy, LLC is a specialty golf retailer offering a broad assortment of golf equipment, apparel and footwear from leading brands like Callaway, Taylormade, Titleist, Ping, Nike, Under Armour and more, and a complete range of golf services from PGA and LPGA professionals, certified fitting experts and club technicians. As of August 1, 2020, Golf Galaxy operated 95 stores. For more information, visit GolfGalaxy.com.

CONTACTS: DICK'S Sporting Goods, 724-273-5552, press@dcsg.com

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DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening of 11 Stores, the addition of Soccer Shops and its first-ever ScoreCard Appreciation Week in October

 

DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening of 11 Stores, the addition of Soccer Shops and its first-ever ScoreCard Appreciation Week in October

 

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What new store openings will DICK'S Sporting Goods have in October 2020?

DICK'S Sporting Goods will open six new stores, two Golf Galaxy locations, and three Warehouse Sale locations in October 2020.

How many jobs will DICK'S Sporting Goods create with new store openings?

Approximately 400 jobs will be created across the new store openings.

What is the purpose of the Loyalty Appreciation Week by DICK'S Sporting Goods?

The Loyalty Appreciation Week aims to reward ScoreCard members with bonus points and special offers from October 5 to 11, 2020.

What are Soccer Shops at DICK'S Sporting Goods?

Soccer Shops are new, specialized areas within select DICK'S Sporting Goods stores designed to offer a comprehensive selection of soccer equipment and apparel.

When is the first Soccer Shop opening by DICK'S Sporting Goods?

The first Soccer Shop will open on October 23, 2020, in Leawood, KS.

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