Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. said Tuesday it will stop selling firearms at 125 of its stores, further pulling back from the business after the retailer decided last year to tighten its policies around gun sales.
Dick’s has struggled with declining sales since its CEO Ed Stack made a public decision to stop selling guns to buyers under 21 and take assault-style weapons out of all stores after a fatal school shooting in Parkland, Fla. Dick’s is also working to stem sluggish sales as more shoppers buy sporting goods online.
This year Dick’s will remove guns and some hunting gear from 125 locations, after testing the concept in 10 stores last year, Mr. Stack said on a conference call Tuesday. Dick’s had 729 of its namesake locations as of Feb. 2. The space will be used to sell higher-margin, faster-selling categories such as licensed sports gear and outdoor recreation equipment, Mr. Stack said.
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See ya later Dick's Sporting.
ReplyDeleteI predict another empty store at the Centre of Salisbury!
ReplyDeleteI quit shopping there any way a few years ago.
Shoes and clothing are way over priced and not much of a real selection.
If I need anything, I go to the Sportsman in Delmar.
Local business with great service!
Soon Amazon will buy the merchandise when it goes bankrupt. CEO doesn't care he will get a huge severance package when the chain closes
ReplyDeleteAnd alot of people announced Tuesday that they will not longer shop at Dick's Sporting Goods.
ReplyDeleteDumb move. They will soon be out of business.
ReplyDeleteThey're just Dicks
ReplyDeleteDecisions can be changed.In the future a lot of gun laws will be viewed differently.Dicks should put this one on hold.
ReplyDeleteGood bye Dicky!
ReplyDeleteThe next Sears. You will be closing stores within the next year.
ReplyDeleteDicks has become nothing more than a high priced clothing store , it sucks.
ReplyDeleteWhy would a company known for selling outdoor equipment and guns do such a thing. Who is behind it because Dicks knows it's out of business.
ReplyDeleteThey're already doomed. The clock is ticking.
ReplyDeleteBYE BYE DICK
ReplyDeleteIs AOC the CEO ?
ReplyDeleteI would much rather buy from a professional knowledgeable dealer.
ReplyDeleteCamping and golf store only? Wonder how long before they are totally out of business?
ReplyDeleteTheir demise is imminent.
ReplyDeleteIf you own any of their stock, then you're a stupid investor. If you don't unload it now, you're just a moron.
ReplyDeleteThen they might as well close down the store in the mall. There are small sporting goods stores around here that could use our business.
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