DICK'S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening Celebration in Mt. Pleasant, SC

Special Appearances by Tajh Boyd and Blair Wiggins

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Jun 09, 2015, 10:22 ET

PITTSBURGH, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 13^th store in South Carolina and 615^th store nationwide on Friday, June 19^th at Bowman Place in Mt. Pleasant, SC (1114 Bowman Road).

DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration will run through Sunday, June 21^st. 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 be eligible for a free Reebok Play Dry® T-Shirt. Guests who are in line at 7:45am on Friday will get a chance to open the DICK'S Sporting Goods Gift Locker.*

On Saturday, former college quarterback Tajh Boyd** will make an in-store appearance from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. "Addictive Fishing" Host Blair Wiggins*** will be in-store from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

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 opening our newest location in Mt. Pleasant," said Lauren Hobart, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, DICK'S Sporting Goods. "We look forward to offering quality products and the highest level of customer service to the community."

The new location will feature Nike and Under Armour shops, athletic and outdoor apparel, footwear and gear. More than 40 in-store services by DICK'S certified PROS in sports and outdoor specialties will also be available.

Visit DICKS.com/MtPleasant 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. 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 or DICKS.com/MtPleasant 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. Limit one per person. Visit DICKS.com/MtPleasant for details.

***Limit one autograph per person. Autographs will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 2, 2015, the Company operated more than 610 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 and True Runner specialty stores. For more information, visit the Press Room at DICKS.com.

Contact: DICK'S Sporting Goods – [email protected]

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