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Inside the Dick’s Sporting Goods playbook: A deep dive into Foot Locker’s new parent company

While Foot Locker is well-known internationally, Dick’s Sporting Goods has largely flown under the radar outside of North America. But its trajectory, from a local bait-and-tackle shop to a 13 billion dollar sporting goods powerhouse, reveals a strategy built on consistent expansion, retail innovation and operational persistence. From bait shop...

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Dick's-Foot Locker merger: Stock option favoured by shareholders

Dick's Sporting Goods and Foot Locker have released the preliminary results regarding the form of payment Foot Locker shareholders will receive in the companies' merger. The deadline for shareholders to choose between cash or Dick's stock was August 29, 2025. Each share of Foot Locker common stock could be exchanged for either 24 dollars in cash...

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Dick’s Sports Goods posts record Q2 sales, raises 2025 outlook

US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods has reported record sales for its second quarter ending August 2, 2025. As such, the company opted to raise its full year 2025 guidance. The brand’s comparable sales rose 5 percent, while net sales came to 3.65 billion dollars, an increase of 5 percent on the 3.47 billion dollars in the same period last year....

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Foot Locker sees sales slow down in Q2 amid acquisition

Foot Locker Inc. has reported a total sales decrease of 2.4 percent to 1.85 billion dollars for the second quarter of 2025, marginally down from 1.89 billion dollars in the same period last year. The decline comes as the New York-based athletic retailer prepares for its acquisition by US company Dick’s Sporting Goods. Excluding the effect of...

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Foot Locker shareholders approve of Dick’s Sporting Goods takeover

The shareholders of Foot Locker have approved of the footwear retailer’s acquisition by Dick’s Sporting Goods for a proposed sum of 2.4 billion dollars. Under the terms of the agreement, initially announced in May, shareholders can opt to receive either 24 dollars in cash or 0.1168 shares of Dick’s common stock for each share of Foot Locker...

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US Senator Warren warns Foot Locker-Dick's merger could raise prices, hurt small businesses

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, urging them to carefully scrutinise and potentially block the proposed acquisition of Foot Locker by Dick’s Sporting Goods. The Senator expressed concern that the merger of two of the largest...

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Dick’s Sporting Good confirms 2.4 billion dollar acquisition of Foot Locker

US sportswear chain Dick’s Sporting Goods has confirmed its intention to acquire footwear retailer Foot Locker in a 2.4 billion dollar deal. The duo have entered a definitive merger agreement holding an enterprise value of around 2.5 billion dollars. By combining the companies, Dick’s is setting out to create a global platform within the sports...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods reportedly close to Foot Locker buyout

US retail chain Dick’s Sporting Goods is believed to be close to acquiring Foot Locker Inc. for around 2.3 billion dollars. This is according to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that said a deal could be finalised as soon as Thursday, May 15. WSJ stated that Dick’s is looking to buy the footwear retailer for 24 dollars per share,...

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Dick's Sporting Goods ups sales and earnings forecast

Dick’s Sporting Goods delivered 5.3 percent comparable sales growth in the first quarter, with net sales increasing to 3,018 million dollars. Reported earnings per diluted share were 3.30 dollars with 4 percent EBT growth. "Our strong first quarter results continue to prove that Dick’s is the go-to destination for sport and sport culture in the...

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Retail experiences: Sportswear for professionals and the mainstream market

Sports brands face the unique challenge of serving two very different customer groups: Professional athletes, who perform at the highest level and need the best products to do so, and the mainstream market, which increases sales volumes. This duality requires a differentiated brand strategy that effectively addresses both target groups. In...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods delivers strong holiday quarter

Dick’s Sporting Goods full year revenues of 13 billion dollars increased 5 percent and the company delivered a 2.4 percent comparable store sales growth, driven by a 1.6 percent increase in transactions. The company’s fourth quarter revenues increased 7.8 percent to 3.9 billion dollars with comparable sales growth of 2.8 percent. The company’s...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods posts comparable store sales growth

Dick’s Sporting Goods delivered 1.8 percent growth in second quarter comparable store sales, driven by a 2.8 percent increase in transactions and continued market share gains. The company reported earnings per diluted share of 2.82 dollars compared to 3.25 dollars or 3.68 dollars on a non-GAAP basis, during the prior year quarter. Net income...