The two-story Scheels sporting goods superstore scheduled to open at 9 a.m. Saturday at MacArthur Boulevard and Interstate 72 is the 24th for the North Dakota-based company and the first in Illinois.
Approximately 300 workers have been hired, including 140 who are full time, according to the company.
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce executive vice president Erich Bloxdorf said, in addition to the short-term effect on jobs and retail sales, Scheels and surrounding developments will bring long-term changes to the local market.
“Certainly, drawing customers from outside our traditional markets will be a benefit to the community and provide an opportunity for our local businesses to capture customers that they might not otherwise be able to reach,” Bloxdorf said. “In addition, the sales tax revenues will be poured back into our community, which will benefit our entire population.”
Springfield police will provide assistance with traffic flow if needed Saturday, and employees have been asked to park off site, said Jason Loney, Scheels vice president of marketing and store development.
The store has nearly 800 parking spots.
“We have a few minor things remaining, but we’re ready to go,” said Loney.
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