National retailers Pier 1 and Sports Authority are scheduled to open in Lihue this month. Pier 1 will opens May 18th in the space formerly occupied by Borders, Books and Music. Sports Authority opens May 24th in Kukui Grove in the space formerly occupied by Sears. The grand opening of Sports Authority will also feature Hawaii’s Jesse Sapolu, a former Superbowl-winning offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers.