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DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) generates a steady flow of news that reflects its role in the sporting goods retail industry, its expansion through acquisitions and its focus on youth sports and sport-related culture. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates banners such as DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone!, and it owns the Foot Locker business, including the Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS and atmos banners.
News about DICK'S Sporting Goods frequently covers financial results and outlook, including quarterly earnings releases, comparable sales trends and updates to guidance for what it calls the DICK'S Business. These announcements may also discuss the performance of the Foot Locker Business following its acquisition and provide commentary on integration activities and asset reviews.
Investors and followers can also expect corporate and strategic updates, such as the completion of the Foot Locker acquisition, capital markets transactions, and leadership appointments. For example, the company has reported the appointment of a President of Foot Locker International to oversee international operations across Europe, Asia and Australia.
Another major category of news involves marketing campaigns, brand content and seasonal promotions. DICK'S Sporting Goods issues releases on holiday campaigns, gift guides, and Black Friday or other seasonal deals, often featuring well-known athletes and entertainers. Its in-house Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios produces sports-focused content like the unscripted series "Play It Forward: Game On," which also appears in company news.
Finally, DICK'S Sporting Goods regularly highlights community and philanthropic initiatives tied to The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and the Sports Matter program, including matched donations and partnerships to build youth sports facilities. For ongoing coverage of these developments, this news page aggregates company press releases and related updates in one place.
DICK'S Sporting Goods highlights the success of its Girls' Power Panel, launched in 2021 to empower young female athletes. The program, which expanded to 21 participants aged 15-18 in 2023, provides girls a platform to influence sports-related decisions and company initiatives.
Panel members participate in monthly sessions with internal teams, collaborate with national brands on product offerings, and support The DICK'S Foundation's community initiatives. The program kicked off in Phoenix during WNBA All-Star weekend, focusing on building confidence and leadership skills while helping overcome barriers for girls and women in sports.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) has launched its second Holiday Shopping Sprint campaign featuring Xavier Worthy, the NFL Scouting Combine 40-yard dash record holder. The initiative provided $2,500 worth of holiday gifts to two selected winners in the Kansas City area, with Worthy personally shopping and delivering the items.
The company offers various shopping options including free shipping for ScoreCard members on orders over $49, guaranteed holiday delivery by 12/24 for orders placed by 12/18, one-hour in-store pickup, ship-to-home service, and same-day delivery in select markets. This follows last year's campaign featuring WNBA star Kelsey Plum.
DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation has renewed its support for the Anchorage Girls High School Hockey program with a $100,000 Sports Matter Grant and new equipment. This follows their initial $200,000 grant in 2013 when the program faced closure due to budget cuts. The current season costs approximately $80,000, with coaches volunteering their time to keep the program running.
Program alumni Gabi Gibson and Steinhilpert presented the grant, which includes new Bauer equipment such as helmets, gloves, water bottles, neck guards, elbow pads, sticks, and jerseys. Program director Brian Gross indicated the funding would sustain the program for four to five years. This initiative is part of The DICK'S Foundation's Sports Matter Program, which has invested over $100 million to support youth sports participation over the past decade.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) reported strong Q3 2024 results with net sales of $3.06 billion and earnings per diluted share of $2.75. The company achieved 4.2% comparable sales growth despite a calendar shift impact of approximately $105 million. Year-to-date performance showed 4.7% comparable sales growth and earnings per diluted share of $10.43. Based on strong performance, DKS raised its full-year 2024 guidance, projecting comparable sales growth of 3.6% to 4.2% and earnings per diluted share of $13.65 to $13.95. The company continues to invest in strategic initiatives like House of Sport and DICK'S Field House concepts.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) launched a holiday campaign featuring sports stars Simone Biles, Dak Prescott, Chris Paul, and Quinn Ewers decorating stores across Texas. Each athlete will compete to create unique holiday displays in their respective cities' stores, incorporating elements that reflect their sport and local culture. As part of the initiative, DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation will award $100,000 in Sports Matter grants to youth sports organizations chosen by each athlete. The campaign includes interactive in-store displays through year-end, broadcast commercials, and digital content across multiple platforms in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation has released its Q3 2024 quarterly giving report, highlighting several charitable initiatives. The foundation returned to MLK High School with new support for its football program, provided a $100,000 grant to Kesem to support children affected by parental cancer, and granted $500,000 to DonorsChoose for school sports activities. The DSG brand has contributed over $3 million to the Sports Matter Program through its 1% sales giveback initiative. Additionally, Gatorade donated 5% of its DICK'S Sporting Goods product sales to the Sports Matter Program during Q3.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) has announced its participation in two major investor conferences on December 3rd. The company will join a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference at 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by another at the Barclays 10th Annual Eat, Sleep, Play, Shop Conference at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Both sessions will be accessible via webcast through the company's Investor Relations website. Founded in 1948, DICK'S operates over 850 stores across various brands, including DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, and Public Lands, serving athletes and outdoor enthusiasts through both physical locations and digital platforms.
Golf Galaxy has released its 2024 holiday gift guide featuring products from top brands and exclusive offerings. The guide includes product drops, golf services, and experiences packages. Notable Black Friday deals (Nov. 24-30) include up to $300 off select golf clubs, 40% off bags and shoes, and 60% off select golf apparel. The company offers various shopping conveniences including free shipping for ScoreCard members, one-hour pickup, and a Best Price Guarantee. Store locations will be closed on Thanksgiving but will open on Black Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) has released its 2024 holiday gift guide featuring major brands and exclusive offerings. The company announced Black Friday deals running from November 24-30, including up to 30% off select Nike clothing and significant discounts on various sporting equipment. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving but open on Black Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The retailer offers multiple shopping options including free shipping for ScoreCard members, one-hour pickup, ship to home, and same-day delivery through Instacart and DoorDash. DICK'S Best Price Guarantee ensures competitive pricing, matching lower prices from other retailers.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) launches a holiday ad campaign featuring NFL legend J.J. Watt and his family. The campaign, titled 'A Watt Holiday Classic', shows J.J. being accidentally left behind in a DICK'S store, paying homage to classic holiday movies like 'Home Alone' and 'Elf'. The advertisement will run across broadcast, digital, social, and streaming services, promoting DICK'S 24/7 online shopping availability at DICK'S.com. The campaign was created by DICK'S internal creative team and produced by Hungry Man Productions.