Dickssportinggoods

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States. It offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.

Founded in 1948 by Richard "Dick" Stack in Binghamton, New York, the company started as a small fishing tackle store. It has since expanded into a nationwide retailer with over 800 locations across 47 states as of 2023.

Product Offerings

The company provides a wide array of products including:

• Hardlines: Sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment, and fishing gear.
• Apparel: Athletic clothing for various sports and activities.
• Footwear and Accessories: Athletic shoes for running, walking, tennis, fitness, cross-training, basketball, and hiking, plus specialty footwear such as casual shoes and cleats for team sports.

Dick's also owns and operates several specialty concept stores, including Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, Moosejaw, and Going Going Gone!. It operates DICK’S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center.

Additionally, Dick's offers the GameChanger app, a youth sports mobile platform providing live streaming, scheduling, communications, and scorekeeping capabilities.

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 increase negotiating power with major suppliers like Nike.

Foot Locker's 2,400 stores across 20 countries will provide Dick's with its first international presence.

Community Engagement

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation supports youth sports through its Sports Matter initiative, which has pledged over $100 million since starting.

In 2023, the foundation launched the 'Sports Change Lives' campaign in partnership with Nike. Notable athletes such as Mike Trout, A'ja Wilson, and Carmelo Anthony nominated youth sports organizations to receive grants of $75,000 each.

Locations

Dick's Sporting Goods operates more than 800 stores across 47 states.

Key locations include:

• Salem, OR, USA
• Pueblo, CO, USA