Dick’s Sporting Goods Acquires Foot Locker: Analyzing the Surprising Deal
In today's episode of The Backroom podcast, Retail Dive delves into the surprising acquisition of Foot Locker by Dick's...
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Acquires Foot Locker for Long-term Growth
Despite strong Q1 results, Dick's Sporting Goods continues to defend its planned acquisition of Foot Locker amid analyst skepticism....
Dick’s Acquires Struggling Foot Locker in $2.4B Deal
Dick's Sporting Goods is acquiring Foot Locker despite skepticism from some observers. Executive Chairman Ed Stack believes the deal...
Retailers Innovate to Engage Gen Z and Gen Alpha Shoppers
Retailers are increasingly focusing on the youngest consumers, Gen Alpha, who are already influencing purchase decisions despite being financially...
JD Sports Surpasses Foot Locker as Rite Aid Faces Bankruptcy Again
In a week packed with retail news, JD Sports claims the title of the largest athletic retailer in North...
Foot Locker Appoints Franklin Bracken as President to Drive Growth Strategy
Foot Locker's CEO, Richard Johnson, announced that Frank Bracken will take on an expanded role as Chief Operating Officer,...
Foot Locker’s Supply Chain Transformation: A Step Towards Omnichannel Excellence
Foot Locker's transformation plan, known as "Lace Up," is focused on improving inventory accuracy, vendor relationships, and cross-functional partnerships...
On Activewear Brand Aims for Double-Digit Sales Growth with Wholesale Partners and DTC Expansion
Activewear brand On continues its double-digit sales growth streak, prioritizing both wholesale expansion and DTC growth. Co-founder David Allemann...
Foot Locker Refreshes Stores, Exits Underperforming Markets
Foot Locker plans to have a "new baseline" of stores by the end of 2025 after closing over 20%...
Foot Locker Strengthens Board as New Balance Achieves Record Sales
In a week packed with retail news, Foot Locker and Funko make significant leadership changes, while New Balance celebrates...