Number of Dick's Sporting Goods stores 2005-2019
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dick’s Sporting Goods was founded in 1948 and the company is headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States. The company's subsidiaries include Field & Stream and Golf Galaxy. Dick’s sells a wide range of products, such as sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, hunting and fishing gear and golf equipment. They also offer apparel and footwear.
U.S. sporting goods market
The U.S. sporting goods market is a multi-billion dollar industry. In 2017, sporting goods store sales amounted to around 45 billion U.S. dollars. This market is made up of many different product types such as sports apparel, athletic footwear, fitness equipment, sports equipment, and licensed sports merchandise. According to a recent Statista survey, Dick’s Sporting Goods was the most popular retailer for sports apparel, sports shoes and sports equipment or gear purchases in the United States.