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From Concept to Creation: DICK’S Sporting Goods 2023 Hackathon Leads to Innovation and Excellence

Stuart Mitchell

In late July, technology teammates (employees) at DICK’S Sporting Goods huddled together during the company’s fourth annual Hackathon. In 2018, the DSG Tech team kicked off a product transformation to change the way they think about the tech they build. “We moved away from working on projects to the working within a product model,” said Erika Green, product manager in Technology Product Management. “The product model lets us try out different approaches, get creative and really focus on what works best for our athletes (customers) and teammates. It’s all about…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods and the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Unveil National Campaign to Help Give 1 Million Kids the Chance to Play Sports

Stuart Mitchell

DICK’S Sporting Goods and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation launched a national campaign today aimed at providing access to sports for 1 million young athletes nationwide by 2024. The campaign’s TV spot is set to debut on Sunday, August 4 with additional campaign support on digital, social media and in-store. The 30 and 60 second ads, “To Whom it May Concern,” feature youth athletes and teams that are representative of communities around the country currently facing the youth sports budget crisis head-on, along with a call to action to “help…

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The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Funds Female Athletes in Honor of International Women’s Day

Stuart Mitchell

In honor of International Women’s Day, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced today they are celebrating female athletes across the U.S. by providing funding to girls youth sports teams in need. The DICK’S Foundation will fully-fund all girls Sports Matter projects currently on DonorsChoose.org. The Sports Matter program works to address the growing issues of underfunded youth athletics nationwide through equipment, uniform and monetary donations. This announcement comes on a day where groups are celebrating ways to make a positive difference for women worldwide.   “This year, we are celebrating…

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