At Dick’s Sporting Goods, our passion for sports runs deep. Since our humble beginnings as a small bait-and-tackle shop in upstate New York over 70 years ago, we’ve grown into one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the country. Today we operate over 700 stores serving athletes across 47 states, along with specialty retail concepts like Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and Public Lands.

But while we’ve grown tremendously over the decades, our core mission remains the same – to provide authentic, best-in-class sports equipment, apparel and footwear, exceptional customer service, and memorable experiences that inspire and empower athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their dreams. Sports are our passion, and we wake up every day obsessed with finding new ways to help our customers unlock their athletic potential.

From a small bait shop to an industry leader

In 1948, as a young man, Dick Stack was pursuing his dream of playing professional baseball when an injury derailed his athletic aspirations. But his passion for sports continued burning bright. That same year, Dick and his father Richard opened a small bait-and-tackle shop in Binghamton, NY – naming it after Dick himself.

Our story had humble beginnings. In those early days Dick Stack could often be found behind the counter himself, chatting with customers and providing tips on the local fishing spots. But his tireless work ethic, innovative spirit and obsession with serving fellow sports enthusiasts planted the seeds for major growth in the decades that followed.

Key milestones over the years included opening our first store outside of Binghamton in the 1960s, going public in 2002, and acquiring well-known chains like Galyan’s and Chick’s in 2004 to accelerate our expansion. Today, Dick’s Sporting Goods operates over 700 stores in nearly every U.S. state, along with robust eCommerce sites and mobile apps empowering athletes to shop with us anytime, anywhere. We also acquired specialty retailers Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and Public Lands, further establishing ourselves as a leader across all categories in the sports retail space.

But through it all, we’ve never wavered from the principles Dick Stack established back in 1948 – providing best-in-class gear to fellow sports enthusiasts and helping them unlock their athletic potential through strategic advice and service. Our store founders laid the foundation for who we are today.

Empowering our people

A key pillar of our success over the decades has been the team we’ve built. Today, the Dick’s Sporting Goods family includes over 50,000 full- and part-time employees nationwide. But we’re more than just co-workers – we’re teammates united by a shared passion for sports.

The vast majority of our staff are active sports participants and enthusiasts themselves. So when you walk into one of our stores, you’re not just getting helpful service – you’re getting insights from true experts who use and test our products themselves out on the field, slopes or trails every day.

We make substantial investments in training and developing our employees, providing opportunities to build long-term careers with us through continuing education, leadership programs and promotions. There’s ample opportunity for our top-performing teammates to take on management roles, guiding store teams and mentoring newer employees.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are also key priorities for us. Women represent over 40% of our total workforce today, along with holding over a third of our leadership roles. Overall we aim to maintain a workplace culture that reflects and celebrates the diverse communities we serve across the country.

To support our employees in pursuing their athletic passions, we also offer competitive pay and benefits like:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym memberships
• Merchandise discounts
• 401K plans
• Health insurance
• Bonus opportunities

Our people are our most valuable asset. When you shop at Dick’s, you’re being helped by true experts and enthusiasts who want you to find the perfect gear, just like they would for themselves.

Premier athletic brands you can trust

We take great pride in carrying a carefully curated selection of top equipment, apparel and footwear from the most trusted brands in sports like Nike, adidas, The North Face, Callaway, TaylorMade and more. You’ll find all the top gear from labels known for their innovation, performance and commitment to athletes.

But we also continually evolve our product mix based on the latest trends, consumer preferences and feedback from our passionate customers. Some examples include our strategic expansion into performance athletic apparel, and an increased focus on premium offerings for key categories like women’s and kids’ athletic gear.

Ensuring the quality and safety of the products we sell is another critical priority. We have robust supply chain auditing procedures, conduct chemical testing on products, and enforce strict social compliance requirements with our brand partners. In many cases our standards for quality and safety exceed the legal requirements.

That commitment to quality is also reflected in our exclusive specialty brands designed by our expert in-house product development teams. Labels like CALIA, VRST, DSG and Tommy Armor represent performance gear made specifically with athletes in mind and tested in real training environments. They offer unique performance benefits and technical innovations you won’t find elsewhere.

And whether you’re shopping with a budget in mind or want to invest in premium pro-level equipment, we have a range of pricing options so every athlete can find quality gear that fits their needs. Value-focused products provide affordable essentials, while our premium selections cater to discerning high-performance athletes.

Immersive, enjoyable in-store experiences

While our eCommerce capabilities make shopping with Dick’s convenient anywhere, anytime, we also place tremendous emphasis on creating destination retail stores that make purchasing gear an engaging, enjoyable experience.

Our stores are designed to inspire athletes through immersive brand shops, simulated sports arenas and specialty service areas. Many locations feature unique interactive experiences like hitting bays, putting greens and archery lanes, so customers can test products first-hand under expert guidance.

Speaking of experts, our passionate, knowledgeable store teammates are available to provide tips, recommendations and insights to help you select the right gear. Many of our employees compete in team sports, golf, running and outdoor activities themselves, so they can offer advice from their own first-hand experience.

We also host special events at our stores like player appearances, sports skills clinics and summer camps featuring local professional and college athletes. It’s a chance for aspiring youth athletes to get autographs, ask questions and pick up some new drills from the pros themselves.

Elevating our in-store experience is a never-ending pursuit for us. We continually reinvest in our stores through ongoing employee training programs, improved merchandise displays, regular renovations and more. Because at Dick’s, we see every day as a chance to inspire and serve athletes who walk through our doors.

Convenience for busy athletes

With over 700 Dick’s Sporting Goods stores located in communities across almost every U.S. state, chances are you’ll find a location close to home. So picking up the gear you need is always convenient, whether you’re just getting into a sport or training for the big game.

But we also understand the importance of flexibility and options. That’s why we’ve built robust omnichannel capabilities that allow easy movement between shopping online and our physical stores:

• Buy online, pick up in-store: Order gear on our website or app, and swing by your local Dick’s to grab it quickly without waiting on shipping.
• Ship to store: Have your purchase shipped to your nearest Dick’s location for free, then pick it up at your convenience.
• Curbside pickup: Don’t want to come into the store? We’ll bring your order right out to your car. Just call when you arrive.
• One-hour pickup: For those last-minute needs, you can get select products ready for pickup in just 1 hour from placing your order.
• Same-day delivery: In select markets, we even offer delivery as soon as the same day you order online.

Our website, mobile apps and stores all share real-time inventory visibility. So you can easily buy online and retrieve items from our shelves, or locate a product in-store and have it shipped home.

And to provide complete peace of mind with purchases, we offer a 60 day limit for returns along with a one year policy for exchanges. We stand behind the products we sell and want each customer walking away fully satisfied.

Invested in our communities

Giving back has always been part of the Dick’s culture. After all, sports have the incredible power to unite communities, instill confidence in youth, and bring people together despite differences.

Since 2014, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation has committed over $150 million in grants and sponsorships to support athletes and sports programs in the communities we serve. Resources that make a real difference for teams and youth sports organizations in need.

Our Sports Matter program specifically has now committed over $125 million since 2014 toward funding youth sports. The goal is simple – ensure cost and access are never barriers that prevent kids from experiencing all the benefits sports provide. To date we’ve helped over 1 million young athletes play thanks to #SportsMatter.

We’re also long-time partners of fantastic organizations like Good Sports, Up2Us Sports and Laureus USA that expand access to sports. Together we’ve donated equipment, refurbished facilities, and brought programming to underserved communities so more kids can get in the game, regardless of background or resources.

Giving the next generation of athletes a helping hand is also the inspiration behind our scholarship programs. Each year we award over $50,000 in individual scholarships to deserving young athletes in recognition of their sports leadership and financial need.

Fitness at the workplace is important to us too. Dick’s partners with organizations like the American Heart Association as lead sponsor of National Run@Work Day, promoting employee wellness through movement and physical activity. We also support local races and fun runs in the communities we operate nationwide.

And to foster inclusion in sports at all levels, we proudly partner with groups like The Alliance of Women Coaches, Athlete Ally, DonorsChoose and No Bully to promote access, fight bullying, and inspire positive culture.

During times of crisis, we also mobilize quickly to aid recovery and rebuilding efforts. Dick’s partners with outstanding groups like Team Rubicon to provide assistance after natural disasters, engaging our employees as volunteers where help is needed most.

Giving back will always be central to who we are. After all, every athlete deserves a chance to realize their potential, on and off the field.

What’s next – an exciting future ahead

As we look to the future, there are so many exciting opportunities on the horizon to continue growing and elevating how we serve fellow athletes and sports enthusiasts.

We’ll keep leveraging technology, testing innovative concepts, enhancing our stores, expanding our product selection, and finding new ways to help athletes perform at their best. Areas of strategic focus include:

• Enhancing our eCommerce capabilities, omnichannel retail offerings and mobile experience to reflect how customers want to engage with Dick’s.
• Introducing more specialty retail concepts tailored to key underserved categories like outdoor sports, team sports, athletic fashion, or experiential retail.
• Exploring growth opportunities both domestically and internationally, along with potential new brand partnerships and our own direct-to-consumer offerings.
• Continuing to invest in our people, training and workplace culture so we remain a destination for top talent who want to share our passion for sports.

Most importantly though, we’ll stay true to the core DNA established by Dick Stack back in 1948. Everything starts with a tireless passion for sports and obsessively figuring out how we can best serve fellow athletes. This remains the driving force behind every decision we make today, and far into the future.

So thank you for choosing Dick’s Sporting Goods as your go-to destination, no matter what sports you play, your experience level, or athletic goals. We take immense pride in being a part of your athletic journey. Please stop by one of our 700+ stores anytime for advice picking out gear, to test products first-hand, or just to chat sports. Because your passion fuels our passion, each and every day.