News Summary
Durham welcomes the grand opening of Dick’s House of Sport at The Streets at Southpoint mall, featuring a unique interactive retail experience. Former athletes Grant Hill and Julius Peppers will attend, offering fans chances for autographs and photos. The store, which spans 100,000 square feet, includes a climbing wall, golf bays, and a multi-sport cage. Special promotions and giveaways will enhance the celebratory opening weekend, contributing to the expanding experiential retail concept of Dick’s Sporting Goods across the nation.
Durham, NC—Former Duke and UNC Athletes Grant Hill and Julius Peppers to Attend Grand Opening of Dick’s House of Sport
The city of Durham will host the grand opening of Dick’s House of Sport at The Streets at Southpoint mall on Friday, October 10, and Sunday, October 12. The new store, which marks the first in the Triangle region, will provide an interactive sporting retail experience with a variety of athletic activities and merchandise. Prominent former athletes Grant Hill and Julius Peppers will make appearances at the event, offering fans the opportunity to meet and get autographs from the sports icons.
Location and Store Details
The store is located in the former Sears space within The Streets at Southpoint, situated at 6930 Fayetteville Road. The new Dick’s House of Sport spans approximately 100,000 square feet and features numerous amenities designed to engage customers, including a climbing wall, golf bays with TrackMan simulators, and a multi-sport cage suitable for baseball, softball, lacrosse, and soccer. This is the second Dick’s House of Sport in North Carolina, following the Fayetteville location, with a third store planned for Raleigh at the Crabtree Valley Mall.
Event Schedule and Athlete Appearances
Grant Hill, a former Duke University basketball player and NBA star, will appear on Friday, October 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Julius Peppers, a former University of North Carolina and NFL athlete, will be present on Sunday, October 12 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Both athletes are expected to meet attendees, sign autographs, and pose for photos. Fans interested in meeting the athletes must obtain a limited wristband, which will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.
Autograph and Photo Policies
Attendees can have their player cards signed during the athlete appearances; however, only player cards provided by Dick’s Sporting Goods will be accepted for signatures. No outside items will be permitted for signing, ensuring a standardized experience during the events.
Store Opening Hours and Additional Events
The grand opening days will see the store open to the public at 9 a.m.. During the opening weekend, there will be additional giveaways, including gift cards, Stanley Quencher containers, and soccer balls. These promotional items aim to engage shoppers and generate excitement around the new retail location.
Expansion and Future Locations
Across the nation, Dick’s Sporting Goods is expanding its experiential retail concept with new Dick’s House of Sport locations planned in Alabama, Arizona, and Texas. This approach emphasizes interactive activities designed to enhance customer engagement, differentiating these stores from conventional sporting goods outlets.
Significance and Previous Events
The Fayetteville store previously hosted notable athlete appearances, indicating a pattern of exclusive events intended to draw customers and athletes alike. The Durham location is expected to continue this tradition, offering similar opportunities for community engagement and sports appreciation.
The grand opening marks a significant milestone in the ongoing growth of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ integrated retail and experiential strategy in North Carolina and beyond, bringing a new level of activity and interaction to the sporting goods shopping experience.
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Additional Resources
- CBS 17 News
- Wikipedia: Dick’s Sporting Goods
- ABC11 News
- Google Search: Dick’s House of Sport
- Dayton Daily News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Sport
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