Rally House Becomes Official Retailer for University of Pittsburgh Athletics
8/15/2024 3:00:00 PM | General
PITTSBURGH – Rally House, a leading sports and merchandise retailer, is now the official team store for University of Pittsburgh Athletics. The Rally House Panthers Team Store offers an impressive assortment of authentic Pitt apparel and merchandise from the top brands in the industry. This new partnership will benefit students and fans with easier access to Pitt gear from the Rally House Panthers Team Store online and at the many Rally House locations around Pennsylvania.
"Rally House has been a longtime supporter of the Pitt Panthers since our initial entrance into the Pittsburgh market in 2016," said Rally House CEO Aaron Liebert. ""We're excited to solidify the partnership and offer a better shopping experience, including buy online, pick-up in store, and a more diverse product assortment to all Pitt fans!"
Rally House is the ideal retailer for Pitt Athletics, as the company is known for top-tier NCAA gear. Customers will find Pitt jerseys, hats, drinkware, collectibles, and many more awesome products to put their team spirit on display in the Rally House Panthers Team Store. Fans can also show support to their favorite student athletes, as inventory consists of NIL merchandise featuring various stars and sports teams from the school.
Rally House stands out for its focus on superior customer service. Patrons can buy online, pick-up in store, and make simple returns at any physical storefront. The Rally House Panthers Team Store will be at all ticketed venues, including Acrisure Stadium (football), Petersen Events Center (basketball), Fitzgerald Field House (volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics), and Petersen Sports Complex (baseball, soccer, softball)
Rally House will also operate the Panthers Team Store in the lobby of the Petersen Events Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and for events beginning August 16, 2024. Store hours are subject to change based on events at the Pete. In addition, the store will be open on Sunday, August 18 and Sunday, August 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Renovations are under way for an enhanced atmosphere and shopping experience.
"Pitt Athletics is thrilled to partner with Rally House, a national leader in the sports and merchandise industry," said Pitt Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. "As the fastest growing sports and merchandise retailer in the nation, we are confident Rally House will help us continue to elevate the Pitt brand by providing an extraordinary customer experience on-site, online and at all ticketed home events. Pitt fans will see an outstanding assortment of products from top-tier brands at the Rally House Panthers Team Store."
The company is excited to be the official team store for Pitt Athletics and offer a new and improved shopping experience. Customers can start gearing up today by visiting a Rally House near them or exploring the Rally House Panthers Team Store at www.shoppittpanthers.com.
About Pitt Athletics
The University of Pittsburgh's intercollegiate athletics history dates to 1869, when the university began to field a baseball team. Today, Pitt sponsors 19 varsity sports—nine men's teams and 10 women's programs—with more than 500 student-athletes vying for conference, regional and national honors. All varsity sports teams compete as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Panthers' rich athletics history includes national championships in football (nine) and basketball (two). Pitt also boasts Olympic gold-medal performances in track, and silver and bronze medals in diving and basketball.
About Rally House
Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home de´cor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 200+ locations across 20 states.