The the new Sacramento Kings Team Store in Downtown Commons holds its grand opening one day before the King’s home opener this week.
The 4,000-square-foot store will be one of the newest tenants in the prominent shopping plaza in downtown Sacramento. The store at 405 K St. is across from the Golden 1 Center.
The ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Thursday is just ahead of the King’s home opener on Oct. 23 against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to a team news release.
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“Our fans continue to embrace the Kings as both a team and a lifestyle brand, and this new official Team Store gives them a retail experience that reflects who we are today,” said John Rinehart, the team’s president of business operations.
The store is an upgrade from the previous one, Lids – Kings Locker Room which closed in July.
“The expanded retail space will feature a wide assortment of merchandise for fans of all ages and styles, including exclusive apparel, everyday fan gear, fashion-forward collections, accessories, headwear, collectibles and gifts,” the news release read.
Merchandise at the new Kings store will also include “classic team essentials to elevated lifestyle pieces that celebrate team pride,” the release said. The new store will be open daily.
During home game days, the Kings store inside the Golden 1 Center, Label K, will also continue to sell Kings gear.
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Emma Hall covers retail and business for The Sacramento Bee. Hall graduated from Sacramento State and Diablo Valley College. She is Blackfeet and Cherokee.