Big 5 to open new store in Minden

Sporting goods retailer Big 5 Sporting Goods is scheduled to open its newest location at 1770 Highway 395 in Minden on Sept. 21.

Big 5 Sporting Goods is a full-line sporting goods store offering brand name sports equipment, apparel and athletic shoes for the entire family.

A week-long grand opening sale beginning Sept. 24 includes sale prices, prize drawings and giveaways.

The 9,867 square foot store has athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, and a broad selection of athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, snowboarding and in-line skating.

"The emphasis in all Big 5 stores is on providing a wide selection of top quality, nationally recognized brand name sporting goods, while also focusing on providing friendly, knowledgeable service to our customers," said Steve Miller, Big 5's president and chief executive officer.

Big 5 Sporting Goods was founded in 1955 and operates 330 stores in 10 western states. There are Big 5 stores in Reno and at the north end of Carson City while the addition of the Minden store makes a total of 13 Big 5 stores in Nevada.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Big 5's corporate headquarters are in El Segundo, Calif. Visit big5sportinggoods.com for more information.