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Looking to make a road-trip to pick up some new Panthers gear now that the season is approaching ('cause I like to actually SEE the stuff I'm buying rather than the online buy-wait-try-exchange-repeat cycle for some things). Plus, it's a road trip, and can pick up some local NC beer varieties along the way too. Other than purchasing stuff at the Official Panthers Store at the stadium, which is always on the list --- where are some regular, run-of-the-mill retail places that you'd suggest including on a stop-by itinerary that usually have a fairly decent selection? The usual places with Panthers gear that I would normally go to include (in no particular order): Kohls Academy Sports / Dick's sometimes Sams Club / Costco (if you hit them at the right weekends) Target Walmart Even picked up a 1/4-zip pullover that wasn't avail anywhere else in the right size at a Harris Teeter up near Concord one time, but I think that was a rarity rather than something to expect as normal. Recommendations on best order/locations to hit around Charlotte to minimize drivetime and maximize shopping opportunities appreciated. (ex: Cox Rd in Gastonia is usually worthwhile in terms of proximity of the above businesses to each other, but doesn't necessarily has wide selection. And surprisingly, one time a Target outside of Greenville SC had a small selection of gear in the right sizes vs Target closer to Charlotte that had run out) More importantly, *when* would you suggest making a run to maximize availability options? I've found making a run in August doesn't always work well, but don't want to roll too late in the season to miss out on fun stuff.