Edward Stack (dicks sporting goods) By higgs03 Jan 1, 1948 Dick Stack starts his own bait-and-tackle shop in Binghamton, New York. Period: Oct 11, 1948 to Jun 24, 2003 timespan of dicks sporting goods Jan 1, 1958 The small shop becomes a full-fledged sporting goods store, known as Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods Jan 1, 1984 After Dick Stack retires, his son Edward becomes CEO and president; plans expansion of sporting goods superstore concept. Jan 1, 1992 Dick's begins expansion outside Binghamton area. Jan 1, 1994 Dick's relocates to Pittsburgh; the company operates 22 stores in four states. Jan 1, 1996 Over 50 stores are in operation, generating an estimated $10 million in sales per store. Jan 1, 1999 Chain Store Age Executive names Edward Stack Retail Entrepreneur of the Year; company name is changed to Dick's Sporting Goods. Jan 1, 2001 Sales exceed $1 billion with more than 130 stores. Jan 1, 2002 : Dick's Sporting Goods becomes a public company.
