New locations for Dick’s Sporting Goods, Field & Stream open this month

By Christen Smith

A combined 10 new locations for Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream opened this month. (Photo: Dick’s Sporting Goods)
Eight new locations for Dick’s Sporting Goods and two for Field & Stream opened this month, according to a company press release.
The sister companies will bring nearly 900 jobs to six states — including California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia and West Virginia. Dick’s operates more than 700 stores nationwide, while the new locations bring Field & Stream’s total to 34.
“Connecting with our customers and being part of the communities where they live, work and play is extremely important to us,” said Lauren Hobart, president of Dick’s Sporting Goods. “We’re excited for the opening of 10 new stores across six states and look forward to expanding our exclusive offering of products and in-store services to communities that have a rich history of great sports and outdoor traditions.”
In August, Dick’s reported second quarter net income of $112.4 million, 23 percent higher than 2016. Net sales increased 9.6 percent to exceed $2.2 billion.
Chairman and CEO Ed Stack’s told investors last month earnings “will be painful for awhile” — at least through the rest of its fiscal year — sending stocks for gun manufacturers American Outdoor Brands and Vista

Source: Guns.com