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Dick’s to Open 16 Next-Gen ‘50K’ Stores, Expand House of Sport Format in 2024

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Dick’s Sporting Goods posted strong results in fiscal 2023, which ended Feb. million of net CapEx to open a House of Sport location, resulting in an expected year-one cash-on-cash return of approximately 35%. “We 3, 2024, with $13 billion in net sales, 5% higher than the previous year, and a 2.4%

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Dick’s Keeping Workers with “Zero Tolerance” for Disrespectful Customers

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Amid a “Great Resignation” that saw 3 percent of the country’s labor force leave their jobs in August, Dick’s Sporting Goods (Pittsburgh) has found ways to retain its employees, in no small part to the “zero-tolerance” policy it holds for disrespectful customers, Fortune writes. Read more at Fortune.

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Nike, Dick’s Link Loyalty Programs

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In a rare move, Nike has connected its loyalty program to Dick’s Sporting Goods (DSG) membership program, reports CNBC. The relationship will eventually include in-person workout events at Dick’s locations as well as the option for Nike customers to drop off returns or pick up online orders at DSG stores.

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6 Trends Driving Store Design Innovation in 2024

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For example, they need to support omnichannel services like BOPIS, ship-from-store and seamless returns. Although the creative aspect is especially important, designers and visual merchandising teams need to work closely with their colleagues in marketing, IT and business strategy to ensure all decisions align with the bigger picture.

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Retail Sales Up 9.8 Percent Higher in March

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Food and beverage, clothing and sporting goods were the main categories driving spending. percent and sporting goods raked in a gain of 23.5 Percent Higher in March appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. economists were already anticipating a gain of at least 6.1

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IRDC 2021 Preview: Retail Industry Leaders Return for 21st Annual Conference

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22, Toni Roeller, SVP of In-Store Environment at Dick’s Sporting Goods (Coraopolis, Pa.), The post IRDC 2021 Preview: Retail Industry Leaders Return for 21st Annual Conference appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. On Wednesday, Sept. For more information on IRDC, visit irdconline.com.

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IRDC 2022 Delivers a Hands-On Experience for Retail Design Pros

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Fake it Till You Make It,” led by Chuck Palmer, Retail Strategist, and Stephanie Bair-Garant, Director of Visual Merchandising, ZenGenius Inc., NO CRYING IN VISUAL MERCHANDISING. After the opening keynote, attendees moved into two hands-on workshops. A few breakout sessions were next on the docket. FINAL COUNTDOWN.