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DICK'S Sporting Goods is the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States and is listed on the Fortune 500. The company operates as an omni-channel sporting goods retailer providing hardlines including sportin...

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Market-leading omnichannel retailer executing successful experiential expansion and major acquisition integration with strong...

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Industry Specialty Retail - Sporting Goods
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Overview

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DICK'S Sporting Goods is the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States and is listed on the Fortune 500. The company operates as an omni-channel sporting goods retailer providing hardlines including sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment, and fishing gear products; apparel; and footwear and accessories.

Strategic Profile

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DICK'S Sporting Goods holds a leading market position in the fragmented U.S. sporting goods sector, driven by its experiential retail strategy and robust omnichannel platform. In May 2025, DICK'S Sporting Goods announced its acquisition of Foot Locker, Inc., with the acquisition finalized in September 2025.

Competitive Landscape

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In the highly competitive U.S. sports retail market, DKS competes not just with traditional rivals but also with major vendors' direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels. Key competitors include Academy Sports and Outdoors, Modell's Sporting Goods, and athletic brand DTC operations (Nike, Adidas, etc.).

Industry Context

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. operates in Specialty Retail - Sporting Goods.

Key facts

Founded: 1948 · Headquarters: Coraopolis, Pennsylvania · Employees: 53,000 · Revenue: $13.44B

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Academy Sports and OutdoorsSporting goods and outdoor equipment retailer→Nike DTCAthletic footwear and apparel direct-to-consumer→Adidas DTCSportswear and footwear direct-to-consumer→Foot LockerSpecialty athletic footwear retailer (acquired subsidiary)→

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DICK'S Sporting Goods is the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States and is listed on the Fortune 500. The company operates as an omni-channel sporting goods retailer providing hardlines including sportin...
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DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
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Named competitors include Academy Sports and Outdoors, Nike DTC, Adidas DTC, Foot Locker. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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