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DICK’S Sporting Goods Launches Same-Day Delivery at 150 Locations

Retail TouchPoints

DICK’S Sporting Goods has partnered with Instacart to launch same-day delivery at more than 150 stores. The service will cover thousands of DICK’S Sporting Goods products including sporting and athletic equipment, outdoor recreation gear and apparel, footwear and accessories. “We’re

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Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Strategy, 4 Things to Watch

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By Tricia McKinnon The sporting goods industry is one of the fastest growing sectors of the retail industry. It's an experiential destination…that fosters deep community involvement, goes well beyond traditional retail, and has become a destination where athletes can fuel their passions,” said Lauren Hobart, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ CEO.

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The Future of Retail is Smaller, Crowdsourced and Robot-Powered

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The company that perfected a global fulfillment network with massive warehouses at its core is now rethinking its approach. Unconventional spaces like a basement parking garage or a former Starbucks can be converted into a working fulfillment center. It turns out that bigger isn’t always better.

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DICK’S Promotes New CEO as Retailer Reports Strong Q3 Results

Retail TouchPoints

DICK’S Sporting Goods has promoted President Lauren Hobart to the roles of President and CEO, as of Feb. She will be charged with building on Q3 2020 momentum: net sales rose 22.9 % year-over-year at the sporting goods retailer, driven by a 95% increase in ecommerce sales.

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The Post-COVID Store: How to Tap the Pent-Up Need for Interaction Without Sacrificing Safety

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers will need to maintain elevated safety precautions and further improve in-store fulfillment, while at the same time busting any type of friction more forcefully than ever. You look at ULTA Beauty or DICK’S Sporting Goods during the pandemic and they crushed it. Look at some of the sporting goods retailers.

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Consumer demand drives automation solutions in Australian supply chains

Inside Retail

Australian consumers have the world at their fingertips and can order from all across the globe, not only from the large international e-commerce companies but also from specialist retailers – be it fashion, electronics or sporting goods. It’s the fulfilment of orders that is the key variable in what Dematic does,” explains Tomasiello.

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Exclusive: An Inside Look at the ‘Multiplier Effect’ of Amazon and its Sellers

Retail TouchPoints

The three “Force for Good” honorees — Hustle Clean , Nyssa and Gifts Fulfilled — are each pursuing their own unique mission, but are all giving back to their broader community in the process. Gifts Fulfilled: Offering the Gift of Place and Purpose Kim Shanahan’s path to creating Gifts Fulfilled also started during pregnancy.

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