DICK'S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening of Relocated Store at Great Lakes Mall in Mentor, OH

PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S. based full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its relocated store this week at Great Lakes Mall in Mentor, OH (7850 Mentor Avenue). DICK'S will be celebrating the Grand Re-Opening beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 31^st. Customers are invited to participate in the festivities.

The store was originally located at Creekside Commons. Enhancements to the new location, which will have 55,000 square feet of space, will include expanded Brand Shops, a Running Center with a local event schedule, a Women's Studio Apparel Department, a Soccer Shop, Lacrosse Shop and Baseball Shop within the store, a newly expanded Youth Footwear section and an improved checkout experience.

Guests in line early on Saturday will receive a unique combination for a chance to open the DICK'S Sporting Goods Gift Locker at 8:45 a.m.*

"We're pleased to be opening an expanded and enhanced DICK'S Sporting Goods in Mentor, which will enable us to better serve the needs of athletes in the community," said Lauren Hobart, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, DICK'S Sporting Goods.  "With our unsurpassed customer service and the best equipment in the industry, we look forward to continued success in the market and to welcoming customers to this new store."

Visit DICK'S Sporting Goods on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dickssportinggoods to learn about more local activations, special events and brand activations.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase does not improve chance of winning. Limit one gift locker combination per person. Must be 18+ to participate in locker promotions. 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 May 3, 2014, the Company operated more than 565 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, Field & Stream and True Runner specialty stores. 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 www.DICKS.com.

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