CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Big 5 Sporting Goods, the leading sporting goods retailer in the Western United States, is scheduled to open its newest location in Clearlake on Aug. 9.

The 12,405-square-foot, full-line sporting goods store is located at 15930 Dam Road, Clearlake, and will provide a number of new jobs.

Normal store hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The new store’s grand opening sale kicks off Sunday, Aug. 12, and will feature three-consecutive daily giveaways to the first 50 customers beginning Thursday, Aug. 16, through Saturday, Aug. 18.

An enter-to-win promotion will also be included throughout the five-day grand opening sale.

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

Steve Miller, the president and chief executive officer states, “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.”

Miller added, “We are very excited about opening our newest store in Clearlake’s vibrant market and believe the new location will enhance our proven ability to successfully fulfill the needs of sports enthusiasts in the community.”

Big 5 Sporting Goods was founded in 1955 and currently operates 436 full-line sporting goods stores in 11 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. There are 228 Big 5 stores operating in California alone.

Big 5’s corporate offices are headquartered in El Segundo, and the company’s stock is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market’s National Market under the symbol BGFV.

Visit Big 5 Sporting Goods online at www.big5.com.