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, …
Public Lands
Pittsburgh, Pa. — DICK’S Sporting Goods will expand its nationwide footprint with the grand opening of its first Public Lands store near Pittsburgh on September 24. The retailer will also open one additional location of its off-price store concept, Going, Going, Gone!, this month. Public Lands, a new outdoor-focused specialty concept, will focus on helping more people get outside to explore and protect America’s public lands. It will carry a premium assortment of outdoor and lifestyle apparel, footwear and equipment brands, and support the local outdoor community through conservation and …