Packers fans: Get excited! Brand new Green Bay Packers Pro Shop opens Thursday!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A new Green Bay Packers Pro Shop will open to the public on Thursday, July 17, 2014, with contests, giveaways, a ribbon cutting and more!
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. on July 17.
When the doors open, it will mark the start of four days of special promotions, contests and giveaways!
“We have a lot to celebrate and so do Packers fans,” said Kate Hogan, Packers director of retail operations. “There will be so much more to love! We wanted to create a place that would stand on its own, whether in Green Bay, Wis., or any other metropolitan city in the country. It is truly going to be a shopping destination and experience because of all there is to see, as well as all the merchandise that will be available.”
The new store totals 21,500 square feet, more than double the previous store size.
The Packers Pro Shop has been relocated from the Lambeau Field Atrium floor to a newly created lobby level, which is now the ground floor.
The store now spans the entire front side of the Atrium.
When shoppers enter the store from the main entrance on the north side of Lambeau Field, they’ll immediately see a six foot tall, authentic, scaled replica of a gameday helmet hanging from the ceiling.
Once inside the Packers Pro Shop, there will be a lot to shop for, including:
Trying on items will be easy and convenient with three large fitting room areas located throughout the store.
Check out will also be easier than ever with more checkout stations.
On gamedays and other event days a new checkout area, with 19 stations, will move fans and guests quickly through the checkout.
Shoppers and fans will also be interested in some of the unique design features of the Packers Pro Shop:
Escalators inside the Packers Pro Shop will take shoppers to the main floor of the Atrium where, by the end of 2015, they’ll be able to visit the newly relocated and expanded Packers Hall of Fame as well as a new restaurant.
The Packers Pro Shop development is part of a $166 million Lambeau Field renovation/expansion project, paid for without public money.
“All of us at the Packers are excited about the new Packers Pro Shop,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. “It is different from what most team stores look like. We think fans and shoppers are going to love it.”
Packers Pro Shop hours are: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Special hours during training camp, the holidays and for special events.
For more information, go to: www.packersproshop.com
The Packers are offering fans the chance to win a $500 Packers Pro Shop shopping spree and a trip to Green Bay in celebration of the new Packers Pro Shop grand opening.
Now through Saturday, June 21, fans can sign up for the sweepstakes by visiting packers.com/fan_zone/contests/pro-shop-grand-opening/.
One first prize winner will receive a $500 shopping spree at the new Packers Pro Shop on the day of the store’s grand opening, a $500 airfare credit and a one night stay in an area hotel.
One second place winner will receive a $500 Packers Pro Shop gift card.
Contestants must be 18 years or older to be eligible and may only enter once.
Additional entries may be gained by sharing the sweepstakes on social media sites or via email.
The contest will run from June 16 to June 21, 2014.
The winner will be notified on June 23, 2014.
A complete list of sweepstakes rules can be found online at packers.com/fan_zone/contests/pro-shop-grand-opening/rules/.