DICK'S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening Celebration in Olympia, WA

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its tenth store in Washington and 676^th store nationwide on Friday, October 28 at Capital Mall in Olympia, Washington (625 Black Lake Blvd. SW).

DICK'S three-day Grand Opening celebration will run through Sunday, October 30. The store will open at 8:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 9:00 a.m. Sunday. 

On Friday, the first 100 people in line will receive a free adidas Go-To Performance T-Shirt. Adults who are in line at 7:45 a.m. on Friday will get a chance to open the DICK'S Sporting Goods Gift Locker. ‡‡

Former Seattle designated hitter and current coach Edgar Martinez**will make an in-store appearance from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday and Sunday giveaways include a free Mystery Gift Card for the first 100 adults in line. Adults who are in line at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday and 8:45 a.m. on Sunday will also get a chance to open the DICK'S Sporting Goods Gift Locker. ‡‡ 

"We look forward to opening our first DICK'S Sporting Goods in Olympia and embracing its great sports traditions," said Lauren Hobart, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, DICK'S Sporting Goods. "As a passionate and authentic sporting goods and outdoor brand, we are excited to serve and inspire local athletes and enthusiasts to achieve their personal best."

The new location will feature Nike and Under Armour shops, athletic and outdoor apparel and the latest gear for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting and fishing. The store will also be one of the first to include a new and improved footwear section designed to offer a broad selection of sports performance and casual footwear. More than 40 in-store services by DICK'S certified PROS in sports and outdoor specialties such as bike, golf and fishing will also be available.

Visit DICKS.com/Olympia for details and LIKE DICK'S Sporting Goods on Facebook for the latest information on local appearances, special events and brand activations.

‡‡NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase does not improve chance of winning. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Limit one t-shirt, mystery gift card and/or Gift Locker combination per person/day/drawing. Must be 18+ for gift card and Gift Locker promotions. See store or DICKS.com/Olympia for details and odds of winning.

**Wristband required for autograph.  Wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of event only. Limited Quantity. Limit one per person. Visit DICK'S.com/Olympia 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 July 30, 2016, the Company operated more than 645 DICK'S Sporting Goods locations, 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.  Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, True Runner and Chelsea Collective specialty stores. For more information, visit the Press Room at DICKS.com.

Contact: DICK'S Sporting Goods – [e-mail]

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