Investments in the Digital Supply Chain Underscore DICK’S Commitment to Technology Solutions That Meet Customers Wherever They Shop
ALBANY, NY—Rithum, a leading ecommerce enablement platform of thousands of retailers, brands and suppliers, today announced that DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) will continue to rely on Rithum solutions to support its ecommerce business growth. The company signed a multi-year agreement with Rithum to further strengthen its digital supply chain and continue to fulfill ecommerce orders quickly.
“DICK’S Sporting Goods has been a valued partner since 2015, and we are committed to helping them continue to successfully execute their ecommerce strategy,” said Tom Barone, Chief Revenue Officer, Rithum. “We are excited to continue our work together and support DICK’S efforts to deliver an extended product assortment with a focus on customer experience and seamless order fulfillment.”
DICK’S Sporting Goods saw record-breaking ecommerce growth over the past year and recorded a 100% increase in ecommerce sales in 2020. The company stayed ahead of accelerated customer demand because of its strategic investments in technology and its digital fulfillment capabilities—including its vendor direct program.
“Our vendor direct fulfillment network powered by Rithum continues to help us expand our assortment by allowing us to quickly connect with key vendor partners,” said Scott Casciato, Vice President of Omnichannel Fulfillment and Customer Service, DICK’S Sporting Goods. “We rely on Rithum to scale our digital capabilities within our supply chain; this, along with the opportunity to offer an ‘endless aisle,’ allows us to continue to meet our customers’ evolving and shifting needs.”
Founded in 1948, DICK’S Sporting Goods is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of January 30, 2021, the Company operated 728 DICK’S Sporting Goods locations across the United States, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a combination of its dedicated teammates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf, Outdoor, Fitness and Footwear.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK’S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy and Field & Stream specialty stores, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming. DICK’S offers its products through a dynamic eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides athletes with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront. For more information, visit the Investor Relations page at dicks.com.
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