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Associated Press
13-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
A Nationwide Celebration of Youth Sports at DICK'S House of Sport
Originally published on DICK'S Sporting Goods Sideline Report June 11 marked a historic first for DICK'S Sporting Goods and The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation. Twenty DICK'S House of Sport locations nationwide came alive with energy, excitement and sport for the inaugural 'Sports Matter Day of Play'. As part of the festivities The DICK'S Foundation invited youth organizations from communities across the country to participate in a day dedicated to celebrating play, access and opportunity in sports at their local DICK'S House of Sport location. This first-of-its-kind event was designed to give young athletes the chance to explore and experience new sports. From soccer drills in Boston to softball swings in Miami, each House of Sport became a vibrant, hands-on arena where kids could discover the joy of play. Designed to be inclusive and engaging, the activities encouraged curiosity and confidence in a variety of sports. For many, it was their very first time holding a lacrosse stick, swinging a golf club or rock climbing with encouragement from local coaches and mentors. 'There is nothing better than seeing kids light up when they get to play a sport for the first time,' said Rick Jordan, VP of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation. 'Thats what the day was all about, getting to create those moments and showing young athletes that they belong on the field, the court or wherever their passion leads them.' In addition to a fun day of play at House of Sport, participating organizations also received a Sports Matter grant from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation, to help ensure that their vital work in the community can continue to thrive. The grants underscore The Foundation's ongoing mission to provide access and equity in youth sports, one athlete at a time. Since 2014, DICK'S Sporting Goods and The DICK'S Foundation has helped over 3 million kids and committed over $100 million to support young athletes with equipment, registration fees, league costs and playing fields through its Sports Matter Program.'To have our organization recognized and supported today means a lot to us,' said Jamaal Wornum, CEO and Founder of One Love Sports Academy in Boston. 'The kids had a blast trying new sports and events like these are a game-changer for our program that will keep more kids doing what they love.' The Full List of Participating Organizations and DICK'S House of Sport Locations includes: Written by Peyton Moriarity Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from DICK'S Sporting Goods
National Post
12-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
DICK'S Sporting Goods and Affirm renew partnership
Article content With this renewal, eligible shoppers can now select Affirm's biweekly or monthly payment plans directly at checkout on or Article content PITTSBURGH — Today, DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), a leading U.S. based full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, and Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, announced an extension of their partnership, which originally began in 2020. Just in time for the summer adventure season, eligible DICK'S and Golf Galaxy shoppers can now choose Affirm's flexible, transparent payment plans when checking out directly on or Article content Whether shopping for sports equipment and apparel, footwear, or outdoor summer essentials, paying with Affirm is simple. After selecting Affirm at checkout, approved consumers can split purchases into biweekly or monthly payments up to 36 months, for as low as 0% APR. As always, every time a consumer chooses Affirm, they go through a quick eligibility check. If approved, they will see personalized payment plans and no late or hidden fees, ever. Article content 'Providing our athletes with a seamless shopping experience and flexible payment options is extremely important to our team,' said Josh Conklin, Sr. Director, Treasurer at DICK'S Sporting Goods. 'With the success of the partnership to date, integrating Affirm directly into our online checkout process was a natural next step. We're excited to continue giving our athletes control, clarity, and convenience in how they pay, so they're ready for every season.' Article content 'It's clear that consumers love to 'Affirm' their DICK'S purchases via the Affirm app, and with summer shopping season in full swing, this was the perfect time to bring Affirm directly into the checkout experience,' said Pat Suh, SVP of Revenue at Affirm. 'We're excited to build on our partnership with DICK'S and offer an even simpler, more seamless way for shoppers to pay over time – always with no late or hidden fees.' Article content DICK'S Sporting Goods is one of nearly 360,000 retail partners who trust Affirm to deliver superior value to their customers. Article content About DICK'S Sporting Goods Article content DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omni-channel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping. Article content Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving and employment opportunities can be found on and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X. Article content About Affirm Article content Affirm's mission is to deliver honest financial products that improve lives. By building a new kind of payment network—one based on trust, transparency, and putting people first—we empower millions of consumers to spend and save responsibly, and give thousands of businesses the tools to fuel growth. Unlike most credit cards and other pay-over-time options, we never charge any late or hidden fees. Follow Affirm on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X. Article content Rates from 0–36% APR. For example, a $800 purchase might cost $72.21/mo over 12 months at 15% APR. Payment options through Affirm are subject to an eligibility check, may not be available everywhere, and are provided by these lending partners: Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. For licenses and disclosures, see Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
CBS News
28-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Twelve Oaks Mall to get three new retailers in former Sears location
Three retailers have announced plans to fill the space formerly occupied by Sears at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Michigan. The mall owners said DICK's House of Sport, Primark and Round 1 will move into the site during 2026. "These new additions will bring unique experiences and entertainment options to the Novi community and will expand the shopping center's diverse mix of retail, entertainment, and dining," the press release statement said. DICK's House of Sport will feature athletic products along with in-store activities such as simulators and a batting cage for customers to try out items. Primark is a fashion retailer at value prices, featuring latest trends, essentials and housewares. This will be Primark's second location in Michigan, with the Novi store moving into the upper level of the mall. Round 1 is a family activity center with bowling arcade games, karaoke and food offerings. Sears left Twelve Oaks Mall in 2019 as part of a wave of its retail closures across the country.
CBS News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
DICK's House of Sport officially unveils one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes rookie card
Remember that Paul Skenes MLB Debut Card? The one that people were shelling out so much money to try and find? Well now, DICK's House of Sport in Ross Township gets to house the card that everyone was looking for. Pirates fans gather to get the first look The line before opening wasn't around the block. "I really wanted to see the card," Amy Boyle of Ross Township said. This is still a dedicated bunch. Travis Rogan of Beaver County was first in line at 7:30 Friday morning. "I was driving down into the city – and then I had some free time this morning after that, so I figured, why not come up here?" Beaver said. At 9 a.m., it was time to file in towards the shrine for the prized possession. Rogan, of course, got to walk up first. "I was really taken – blown away at the level of care that went into the display of it," he said. The display the card is in is made of tempered glass. "It is actually non-breakable, it's ballistic proof – and in the actual casing around it is a 1500 pound safe," Toni Roeller, EVP of Store Experience and Design at DICK's Sporting Goods, said. Among the caps and jerseys in that part of the store are also odes to our city. "There's like the steel plate – as like a nod to Pittsburgh," Roeller said. The people at DICK's say it means a lot for them, and the community. "The fanhood of sports is so important for us – and we feel like this brings a special piece of sports history to our house of sports store in Pittsburgh," David Progar, Dick's Sporting Goods SVP of Team Sports, Licensed, and golf. It's something the people in the bunch outside were amazed by. "Really nice, it's great that it's here for everyone to see," Boyle said. There could be a lot of people coming this weekend to see this card. Just know that through the weekend – Dick's House of Sport in Ross Township will have a wristband process if you do want to come and see it. Card nets $1.1 million at auction, comes home to Pittsburgh In March, the card headed to auction, where bidding took place in a frenzy with prices rising quickly. It would ultimately sell for $1.11 million to, at the time, an anonymous bidder. Just hours after its sale was finalized, DICK's Sporting Goods announced they were the ones to pony up the more than $1 million. "DICK'S is passionate about bringing fans closer to the game," said Ed Stack, Executive Chairman, DICK'S. "Acquiring the Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch card enables us to celebrate his incredible talent while giving our athletes a unique opportunity to experience a piece of baseball history up close. We're thrilled to bring this special card home and display it in our Pittsburgh House of Sport store, where it can inspire the next generation of athletes and collectors." California Collector turns down Pirates' massive offer for card Early in 2025, the card that had been so coveted by millions since late 2024 was officially pulled by an 11-year-old card collector in California. The Pirates stated on social media that if the person who found the card was willing to return it to the club, they would get: Two Pirates season tickets behind home plate for 30 years A softball game at PNC Park for 30 with coaching from Pirates alumni A spring training experience that would include a meet-and-greet with Skenes, two Skenes autographed jerseys, and the chance to take batting practice and warmups with the team. Dunne upped the stakes, saying that whoever found the card and returned it to the team could watch a game in her suite with her at PNC Park.
