PITTSBURGH, Sept. 24, 2015 /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 Oakland Mall in Troy, MI (562 West 14 Mile Road).

DICK'S will be celebrating the Grand Re-Opening beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 3rd. Customers are invited to participate in the festivities.

The store was originally located at Oakland Square. Enhancements to the new location, which will have 50,000 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.

Other enhancements such as wider aisles and clearly identifiable destinations for the brands shops will greatly improve customers' ability to navigate the store.

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 enhanced DICK'S Sporting Goods in Troy, 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."

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*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase does not improve chance of winning. Limit one gift locker combination per person. Must be 18+ for gift locker promotion. See store for details and odds of winning.

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 August 1, 2015, the Company operated more than 615 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 - press@dcsg.com

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