Wilson Sporting Goods Co. officially opened a retail store in the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. The 2,600 square-foot space is Wilson’s first brick-and-mortar store in the region, selling its branded basketball, baseball, tennis, football and technical sportswear.
“We’re incredibly excited about Wilson’s expansion into such an iconic location like Mall of America. The local communities around Minnesota have such a strong connection to sports, and Wilson is proud to bring a dynamic retail space to the Twin Cities,” said Gordon Devin, president and general manager of softgoods and retail at Wilson. “Each of our retail locations is an in-person expression of our brand, and our storefront in the Mall of America is no different. This store exemplifies Wilson’s continued commitment to engaging the communities in which we live and evolve through our continued commitment to sport.”
The Wilson Mall of America store on the first floor features a wide range of products, including the official basketballs of the NBA and WNBA, The Duke, the official ball of the NFL, A2000 baseball gloves, and Pro Staff and Shift tennis rackets. Wilson’s recently-launched technical sportswear collection is also available. The store will also feature Wilson’s latest 2023 “City Edition” basketball drop, highlighting Minnesota’s home team.
The store will offer racket-stringing amenities and the “Equipment Room,” where shoppers can rent select products to playtest before purchasing. Sports gear is available to support tennis, pickleball and padel.
Chicago, USA-based Wilson Sporting Goods Co., part of Amer Sports Group, \operates eight retail stores, including four in New York and one each in Chicago, Santa Monica and Houston.
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