Pittsburgh — DICK’S Sporting Goods has agreed to acquire leading outdoor retailer Moosejaw from Walmart. The acquisition will expand DICK’S outdoor portfolio — currently led by its specialty retailer, Public Lands — and reaffirm its commitment to the long term business opportunity in the growing multibillion-dollar outdoor category. The deal is expected to close in March 2023. Moosejaw, founded in Michigan in 1992, operates a successful e-commerce platform, has a loyal customer base, strong vendor relationships with outdoor brands and a passionate workforce. Moosejaw also operates brick-and-mortar locations in Arkansas, …
Eoin Comerford
Madison Heights, Mich. — Walmart-owned Moosejaw, a leading retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel, is opening its first physical store in Arkansas on October 21. The store is located in Walmart’s hometown of Bentonville, just blocks from where Sam Walton opened Walton’s 5 & 10 in 1950. Moosejaw, which was acquired by Walmart in 2017, carries top outdoors brands for bike and snow enthusiasts, as well as well-known apparel and footwear labels. The Bentonville location is 6,000 square feet, making it the second largest Moosejaw store in the country. …