PITTSBURGH, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting
Goods (NYSE: DKS) today announced it will close all retail
locations and distribution centers on Thanksgiving
Day, November 25, 2021. DICK'S also closed on Thanksgiving in
2020.
"We closed our stores and distribution centers last year on
Thanksgiving as a way of saying 'thank you' to our teammates
for navigating all the stress and strain of 2020 and to encourage
our teammates and customers to spend time with their loved ones,"
said Lauren Hobart, DICK'S Sporting
Goods President and CEO. "This year, we wanted to give our
teammates plenty of notice that we will be closed again, so they
have the opportunity to plan for their annual traditions – whether
it's participating in a fun run, watching football or enjoying
Thanksgiving dinner."
DICK'S will reopen on Black Friday (November 26) to serve customers with in-store,
curbside contactless pickup and BOPIS options -- continuing the
company's focus on customer service, technology and safety.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Founded in
1948, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omni-channel
sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of
authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and
accessories. As of January 30, 2021,
the Company operated 728 DICK'S Sporting Goods locations across
the United States, serving and
inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their
personal best through a blend of dedicated teammates, in-store
services and unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team
Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf, Lodge/Outdoor, Fitness and
Footwear.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh,
PA, DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy and Field
& Stream specialty stores, as well as GameChanger, a youth
sports mobile app for scheduling, communications and live
scorekeeping. DICK'S offers its products through a dynamic
eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and
provides customers with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour
storefront. For more information, visit the Investor Relations page
at dicks.com.
Contacts: DICK'S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com
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