PITTSBURGH, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting
Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel
sporting goods retailer, announced it will hire up to 9,000
associates for the 2020 holiday season. DICK'S third-annual
"National Signing Day" on October 14
launches the Company's recruiting efforts for positions nationwide.
With these new roles, DICK'S will provide extra staffing and
service within its stores and nationwide distribution centers. In
addition, DICK'S will designate teammates to fulfill Curbside
Contactless Pickup and ship-from-store orders to provide customers
with options for a convenient, contactless shopping experience
throughout the holiday season.
Ahead of the holiday season, DICK'S recently announced growth in
eCommerce sales of 194% during the second quarter of 2020,
including Curbside Contactless Pickup, buy online, pickup in-store
and ship-from-store, which collectively accounted for over 75% of
eCommerce orders in Q2.
All DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy and Field & Stream
store locations and the Company's distribution centers will be
closed on Thanksgiving Day, November
26, allowing teammates to spend the holiday with their
families. Black Friday offers will be available on Thanksgiving Day
at dicks.com, golfgalaxy.com and fieldandstreamshop.com with stores
re-opening on Black Friday to serve customers nationwide.
DICK'S is seeking applicants with a passion for sports to join
the nation's largest sports team and help guide, inform, equip and
inspire customers. Teammates will benefit from competitive pay, a
15 percent pay premium through the end of the year, an up-to
25%-off store discount and the opportunity to work with the leading
sports and outdoor brands.
"Our in-store teammates are key to providing the exceptional
customer service experience and expert guidance our customers
expect," said Julie
Lodge-Jarrett, Senior Vice President and Chief People
Officer, DICK'S Sporting Goods. "DICK'S Sporting Goods is committed
to continuously improving how we serve our customers and to that
end, we have long been focused on making meaningful investments not
only in who we hire, but also in our technology and diverse product
offering, all to create a best-in-class omnichannel
experience."
Interested applicants should first apply online at
dicks.com/jobs and then visit their local store on National
Signing Day to be interviewed and meet the team. Further
information about DICK'S Sporting Goods' holiday plans will be
released at a later date.
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 August 1, 2020,
the Company operated 726 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 content-rich
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, 724-273-5552,
press@dcsg.com
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