Copeland announces grand opening of new store in Walnut Creek
08 Sep '05
3 min read
California based Copelands' Enterprises Inc announced the Grand Opening of its newest Copeland Sports store in Walnut Creek, marking the company's long-awaited return to the area.
"They are excited to return to Walnut Creek," said Joe Fernandez, President and Chief Executive Officer of Copeland Sports. "And now that they're back-and better than ever -they want as many people as possible to see how top brand name equipment, accessories, footwear and apparel make Copeland Sports a great place to shop."
The ribbon-cutting for the new store will occur on Thursday, September 8th at 9:30 a.m. The store is located in the Main Street Plaza at the intersection of California & Boethel in Walnut Creek. The grand opening will run throughout September and into the fall and features grand prizes and giveaways in every department.
The 17,000 square foot store offers top brand name gear for men, women and kids in several departments including athletics, fitness, and outdoor activities. New features include cycling, a full-service footwear department with the revolutionary i-fit technology, and an expanded boardshop. Plus, the Copeland Sports golf shop in Walnut Creek is the first in the company to offer the state-of-the-art "Launch Monitor" swing analyzer.
The nearby Copeland Sports store in the Sun Valley Mall in Concord, California has recently been remodeled and re-merchandized and will also participate in the grand opening activities and prizes. Additionally, the Concord store will host an appearance by "Thunder" the Golden State Warriors' mascot, as well as the team's Cheerleading Squad from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 11.