Staff report

NILES — The Eastwood Mall is expanding its retail lineup with what it calls a larger, next-generation DICK’S Sporting Goods store as a new anchor tenant, according to a press release from mall.

Construction on the 72,000-square-foot facility has begun, relocating the retailer from its current 52,000-square-foot location in the adjacent Great East Plaza, where it has operated since 2004, the release said.

The existing DICK’S store will remain open until the new one is ready, with a grand opening celebration anticipated in summer 2026, according to the release.

The release says the upgrade will provide an enhanced shopping experience for athletes in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys and is set to feature a wider array of top-tier apparel, footwear, gear and more.

“Moving an

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