DICK'S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening of Four New Stores in Three States

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods DKS, the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening four new DICK'S Sporting Goods stores in March.

Grand Opening weekend celebrations will be held for stores in the following cities:

With these new stores opening, DICK'S will now have 725 DICK'S Sporting Goods stores nationwide in 47 states. The new DICK'S locations will bring approximately 290 collective jobs to four communities through the hiring of full-time, part-time and temporary associates for these stores.

"At DICK'S, we believe that sports make people better and bring them together," said Scott Hudler, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, DICK'S Sporting Goods. "We're excited to grow our presence within St. Petersburg, Lancaster, Pace and Mesquite to better serve the athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in these communities."

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 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, Philadelphia linebacker Jordan Hicks** in Lancaster, Penn., former Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick** in Pace, Fla. and former Texas infielder Michael Young** in Mesquite, TX.

Visit DICKS.com/StPetersburg, DICKS.com/Lancaster, DICKS.com/Pace and DICKS.com/Mesquite 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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