Edward Stack (dicks sporting goods)

By higgs03

  • Dick Stack starts his own bait-and-tackle shop in Binghamton, New York.

    Dick Stack starts his own bait-and-tackle shop in Binghamton, New York.
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  • The small shop becomes a full-fledged sporting goods store, known as Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods

    The small shop becomes a full-fledged sporting goods store, known as Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods

  • After Dick Stack retires, his son Edward becomes CEO and president; plans expansion of sporting goods superstore concept.

    After Dick Stack retires, his son Edward becomes CEO and president; plans expansion of sporting goods superstore concept.

  • Dick's begins expansion outside Binghamton area.

    Dick's begins expansion outside Binghamton area.

  • Dick's relocates to Pittsburgh; the company operates 22 stores in four states.

    Dick's relocates to Pittsburgh; the company operates 22 stores in four states.

  • Over 50 stores are in operation, generating an estimated $10 million in sales per store.

    Over 50 stores are in operation, generating an estimated $10 million in sales per store.

  • Chain Store Age Executive names Edward Stack Retail Entrepreneur of the Year; company name is changed to Dick's Sporting Goods.

    Chain Store Age Executive names Edward Stack Retail Entrepreneur of the Year; company name is changed to Dick's Sporting Goods.

  • Sales exceed $1 billion with more than 130 stores.

    Sales exceed $1 billion with more than 130 stores.

  • : Dick's Sporting Goods becomes a public company.

    : Dick's Sporting Goods becomes a public company.