Dick's Sporting Goods

In 1948, Dick Stack founded a small bait and tackle shop in Binghamton, New York, which later evolved into the multi-billion dollar company, Dick's Sporting Goods.

In 1958, the small shop founded by Dick Stack became a full-fledged sporting goods store known as Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods.

By the late 1970s, Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods expanded its product line to include much of what is currently offered at DICK'S Sporting Goods.

In 1977, Edward Stack, son of Dick Stack, joined the family business after his father's emergency heart surgery. As a certified public accountant, Edward was instrumental in expanding the business.

After Dick Stack retires, his son Edward takes over as the CEO and president of Dick's Sporting Goods, with plans to expand the sporting goods superstore concept.

By 1986, Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods had expanded its product line to include a complete range of sporting goods, athletic apparel, footwear, and sports equipment. The store also introduced several private label brands.

In February 1992, a sporting goods chain announced its plan to open a new store locally. This news was covered by Business First of Buffalo.

In 1993, Dick's Sporting Goods focused on growth in small and medium-size cities, opening stores in Albany. This strategic expansion allowed the company to reach new markets.

In November 1994, Dick's Sporting Goods announced plans to open 14 new stores in Ohio, according to Plain Dealer.

In July 1996, an article in Sporting Goods Business highlighted Dick's Sporting Goods, focusing on its operations and growth.

By January 1997, Dick's Sporting Goods had expanded to operate 51 stores, with industry insiders estimating impressive sales figures per store compared to competitors like The Sports Authority.

In November 2000, Dick's Sporting Goods opened five new stores in the Midwest region. This development was highlighted in DSN Retailing Today.

In November 2000, a sporting goods store in the Pittsburgh area altered its online address, according to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

In July 2001, Dick's Sporting Goods ventured into Georgia's competitive retail market, as highlighted by Pittsburgh Business Times.

In July 2004, Dick's Sporting Goods acquired Galyan's. This strategic move allowed Dick's to expand its presence in the sporting goods market.

On March 31, 2005, Dick's Sporting Goods restated its financial figures for the first three fiscal quarters of 2004 and the full year due to adjustments in accounting practices.

In November 2006, Dick's Sporting Goods agreed to purchase Golf Galaxy for $225 million. This acquisition aimed to strengthen Dick's position in the golf retail sector.

In November 2007, Dick's Sporting Goods acquired Chick's Sporting Goods for $71 million. This acquisition expanded Dick's presence in the Southern California sporting goods market.

In mid-2008, Dick's Sporting Goods confirmed plans to close Golf Galaxy's headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This decision was part of a strategic restructuring process.

In 2012, Dick's opened three True Runner stores targeting runners in Boston, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh, but they closed in 2017.

In 2013, Dick's Sporting Goods opened its first Field & Stream store in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

In February 2014, Dick's Sporting Goods filed a lawsuit against Modell's Sporting Goods CEO, Mitchell Modell, for allegedly going undercover into one of their stores to obtain retail secrets. The lawsuit was settled out of court by April with undisclosed terms.

In 2015, Dick's Sporting Goods sponsored Olympic and Paralympic athletes, becoming the official sporting goods retailer for Team USA during the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. They also established programs in partnership with the United States Olympic Committee to support Olympians and prospective Olympic athletes.

In mid-2016, Dick's Sporting Goods purchased the San Diego-based sports management technology company Affinity Sports. This acquisition aimed to enhance Dick's technological capabilities in sports management.

In October 2016, Dick's Sporting Goods acquired Golfsmith, the largest golf retailer in the United States, at a bankruptcy auction. This strategic move allowed Dick's to expand its presence in the golf retail sector.

In 2017, Dick's Sporting Goods entered a multiyear partnership with the United States Youth Soccer Association to provide team management technology and sponsor the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

In January 2018, Dick's Sporting Goods opened a distribution center in Conklin, New York, which was later expanded to handle online sales.

In 2018, Dick's Sporting Goods faced lawsuits for age discrimination due to their decision to stop selling long guns to 18-20 year olds where legal. At least two cases were reported, with one settled in November 2018 and the details kept confidential. The lawsuits did not lead to any changes in the retailer's policies.

In 2019, Dick's Sporting Goods introduced its private-label clothing line called DSG.

A small bait and tackle shop founded by the Stack family in Broome County has grown into a $12.6 billion company headquartered in Pittsburgh with over 700 stores nationwide.

Dick's Sporting Goods returns to its original location after 75 years since opening its first store.