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Rally House opens third Lexington store at Woodhill Circle Plaza. September 8, 2026 LEXINGTON, Ky. - Sports apparel and merchandise retailer Rally House has expanded its Lexington footprint with the opening of a third location at Woodhill Circle Plaza. The new store, located at 1555 E. New Circle Road, Suite 118, joins existing Rally House locations at Hamburg Pavilion and Fayette Mall. The expansion gives the retailer nine locations in Kentucky as part of a national network of more than 320 stores across 30 states. The Woodhill Circle Plaza store carries officially licensed apparel, hats, accessories, gifts, home décor and other merchandise featuring college and professional sports teams. College merchandise includes the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, Eastern Kentucky Colonels, Transylvania Pioneers, Vanderbilt Commodores, Mississippi State Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers. Professional team merchandise includes the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators. The store also offers Lexington- and Kentucky-themed apparel, gifts and other locally inspired products. "We're excited to open another Rally House in Lexington and become part of a community where university pride runs deep," Dana Lewis, vice president of merchandising at Rally House, said. "Kentucky is home to some of the most passionate college sports fans in the country, and that pride is such an important part of what makes this state special." The new location is a short drive from the University of Kentucky and strengthens Rally House's presence in one of the state's largest retail markets. Rally House is a family-owned specialty retailer offering officially licensed merchandise representing NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and Minor League Baseball teams, along with locally themed merchandise. The Woodhill Circle Plaza store is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Additional information is available through Rally House.

The Columbia area's Gamecock gear scene is booming. Here's what to know. By Reporting by Chris Trainor and Jordan Kaye. Summarized with AI assistance. September 2, 2026 5:45 AM Gift Article The time has arrived. The University of South Carolina's football season officially kicks off at 12:45 p.m. Sept. 5 when the Gamecocks meet Kent State at Williams-Brice Stadium. And as the new season approaches, fans are certain to be looking for the latest Gamecocks gear. Columbia's retail landscape for University of South Carolina apparel is expanding rapidly, with multiple new stores opening and existing shops relocating in the Midlands. The shifts come as USC transitions from Under Armour to Nike, sending fans in search of the newest paraphernalia. Here are key takeaways: * Rally House opened its first Columbia location on April 10 at 818 Harden St. in Five Points, right around the corner from Group Therapy, as noted in a company release. * Addam's Gamecock Gear moved from its longtime spot at 152 S. Assembly St. to 740 Gervais St. suite 150 in the Vista district, with a grand opening in the Vista on Aug. 1. * A second Rally House then moved into the space at 152 S. Assembly St., opening there in mid-August. * Miss Cocky, known for Gamecock fashions for women, opened a third Midlands location at Hope Plaza, 1812 Augusta Highway in Lexington, joining its existing shops in downtown Columbia and Chapin. * Alumni Hall is preparing a new store at 2147 Pickens St. next to Methodical Coffee in the WestLawn Building at BullStreet, billing itself as "The Ultimate USC Shopping Experience" in banners hanging in the BullStreet District storefront. * USC officially switched from Under Armour to Nike on Wednesday, July 1, sending fans streaming to local stores such as Gamecock Traditions and elsewhere to grab new apparel. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.

These 6 businesses will open soon in Centre County. Here's what to know. By Produced using AI, based on original work by Matt DiSanto July 31, 2026 8:56 AM Gift Article From a New York City-style convenience store and deli to a dual coffee shop and recording studio, several new and unique businesses are preparing to open soon in State College and the surrounding area. Here's what you should know about a few incoming businesses: * Brooklyn Bodega Deli & Grill is expected to open at 340 E. College Ave. as soon as early August. It will operate from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily with a menu featuring breakfast sandwiches, cheesesteaks and the bodega staple chopped cheese, according to owner Hamzah Mozeb, a Brooklyn native. * Bricks & Minifigs Happy Valley, an aftermarket Lego shop selling boxed sets, retired sets, loose bricks and minifigures, will hold its grand opening Aug. 15 at 317 Benner Pike, with owner Zachary Barlow planning a party room for birthdays and corporate events. * Grist Woodfired, an upscale casual restaurant, could open inside Bellefonte's historic Gamble Mill as soon as early September. Its team features owner Andi Heidt of the Hublersburg Inn and chef Thomas Novosel. * Backstage Brewdio, a combined coffee shop and recording studio at 117 Hiester St., is targeting a fall 2026 opening in the former Hopshop Beer Market basement, led by My Hero Zero frontman Jason Olcese, Angel Mariotti and muralist Ramona Schatzer. * Rally House, the national sports apparel retailer, plans to open a second State College store at 1688 N. Atherton St. in Village Square by early October. It will stock Penn State gear along with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh team merchandise. * Centre Swing 24/7 has signed a lease for its largest location yet at 1358 E. College Ave. in College Township, bringing an expanded number of simulator bays open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to the former State Amusement Company site. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.