DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States, offering a comprehensive range of products and services to meet the needs of athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.

Founded in 1948 by Richard "Dick" Stack in Binghamton, New York, the company has grown from a small fishing tackle store into a nationwide retailer with over 800 locations across 47 states.

Product Offerings

DICK'S Sporting Goods provides an extensive selection of sporting equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Their product categories include:

• Hardlines: Sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment, and fishing gear.
• Apparel: Athletic clothing for various sports and activities.
• Footwear: Athletic shoes for running, walking, tennis, fitness, cross-training, basketball, and hiking.
• Accessories: Specialty footwear, including casual shoes and a complete line of cleats for team sports.

The company also owns and operates specialty concept stores such as Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, Moosejaw, and Going Going Gone!, as well as DICK’S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center.

Additionally, DICK'S offers GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for live streaming, scheduling, communications, and scorekeeping.

Recent Developments

In May 2025, DICK'S Sporting Goods announced the acquisition of Foot Locker, Inc. for $2.4 billion. This strategic move aims to strengthen DICK'S position in the footwear market and enhance its negotiating power with major suppliers like Nike.

Foot Locker, with approximately 2,400 stores across 20 countries, will operate as a standalone unit within DICK'S, retaining its existing brands such as Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos.

Community Engagement

DICK'S Sporting Goods is committed to community involvement through various initiatives:

• Sports Matter Program: Launched in 2014, this program provides grants, equipment, and sponsorships to underserved youth sports programs. Since its inception, Sports Matter has pledged more than $100 million.
• Sports Matter Giving Truck: In 2021, the Giving Truck traveled 24,469 miles across the U.S., delivering sports equipment to 104 youth sports organizations in under-resourced communities.
• Girls' Power Panel: The company invited girls aged 13-17 to join its first-ever Girls’ Power Panel, aiming to provide insights on relevant sports topics, product offerings, and ways to encourage more girls and women to participate in sports.

Headquarters and Operations

The company's headquarters are located in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. DICK'S operates over 800 stores across 47 states, with a significant presence in major metropolitan areas.

It also has distribution centers in New York, Arizona, and Pennsylvania and leases additional centers near Atlanta, Plainfield, and Smithton.

Additional Location:

• Columbia, MD, USA

DICK'S Sporting Goods continues to evolve, expanding its product offerings and enhancing its community engagement to support athletes and outdoor enthusiasts nationwide.