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First Public Lands Concept to Open

The new Dick’s Sporting Goods concept celebrates our natural resources

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September 8, 2021

First Public Lands Concept to Open — Courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods

Dick’s Sporting Goods (Coraopolis, Penn.) will celebrate the grand opening of its first Public Lands store in in Cranberry Township, near Pittsburgh, Penn., on Sept. 24, according to a press release.

Public Lands is a new specialty concept for the sporting goods retailer created to help more people explore and protect this country’s public lands. The 50,000-square-foot store will feature a 30-foot rock climbing wall, in-store gear repair and rental and specialized shops dedicated to activities like biking, camping, fishing, paddling and skiing.

Carrying a premium assortment of outdoor and lifestyle apparel, footwear and equipment, the store will be staffed with associates who are passionate about their love of the outdoors and their belief in protecting our public lands.

Jennifer Acevedo

Jennifer Acevedo is the editor-in-chief and associate publisher of VMSD magazine.

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