Dick’s Sporting Goods Opening Set Sept. 19 in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (Press Release) — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S. based full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 6th store in Mississippi and 580th store nationwide on Friday, September 19th at University Mall in Columbus, MS (2041 U.S. 45).

DICK’S three-day grand opening celebration will run through Sunday, September 21st. The store will open at 8:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 9:00 a.m. Sunday.

Former NFL wide receiver and Mississippi State University alumni Eric Moulds* will make an in-store appearance from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

On Friday, the first 100 people in line will be eligible for a free Reebok Play Dry® T-Shirt. Guests who are in line at 7:45 a.m. on Friday will also get a chance to open the DICK’S Sporting Goods Gift Locker.**

Saturday and Sunday giveaways include a free Mystery Gift Card from $5 to $500 for the first 100 adults in line. Guests who are in line at 7:45 a.m. Saturday and 8:45 a.m. on Sunday will also get a chance to open the DICK’S Sporting Goods Gift Locker.**

“We’re excited to be joining Columbus with the opening of our newest location,” said Lauren Hobart, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, DICK’S Sporting Goods. “We look forward to offering the finest quality products and highest level of customer service to the Columbus community.”

The new location will feature Nike and Under Armour shops, athletic and outdoor apparel and footwear and the latest gear for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting and fishing. 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/Columbus for details and LIKE DICK’S Sporting Goods on Facebook for the latest information on local appearances, special events and brand activations.

*Wristband required for autograph. Wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of event only. Limit one per person. See store for details.

**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase does not improve chance of winning. Limit one t-shirt, mystery gift card and/or gift locker combination per person, per day. Must be 18+ for gift card and gift locker promotions. See store for details.