The next-generation facility is the
company's sixth distribution center; the new DC is expected to open
in early 2026 and will create 300 new jobs over several
years.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE:
DKS) announced today that it plans to construct an
800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, which is expected to bring
300 new full-time jobs to the region over the next 10 years.
The next generation facility will support DICK'S business in
Texas and provide distribution
capabilities to more than 100 DICK'S Sporting Goods stores across
several states. DICK'S selected Fort
Worth for its business-friendly environment, qualified and
reliable workforce and proximity to DICK'S existing - and expanding
- physical footprint across Texas.
The Fort Worth location joins the
existing DICK'S distribution network that includes facilities in
Atlanta, Georgia; Conklin, New York; Goodyear, Arizona; Plainfield, Indiana; and Smithton, Pennsylvania.
"We're thrilled to announce our plans to build and open a
distribution center in Fort
Worth," said Sean Whitehouse,
DICK'S senior vice president of supply chain. "This facility will
support the rapid growth of our business, including in the state of
Texas, and enable more efficient
and effective flow of product to athletes whether they shop
in-store or online. We're also excited to play an active role
in the Fort Worth community."
The DICK'S distribution center will be located on an 89.5-acre
site within the Risinger/35 Logistics Park, a development by
Hillwood, at Risinger Road and Old Burleson Road. Hillwood, the
developer of AllianceTexas, and Hillwood Construction Services,
will develop and construct this new build-to-suit project.
"Hillwood is honored to partner with DICK'S Sporting Goods to
deliver their next-generation distribution facility at our
Risinger/35 Logistics Park development in south Fort Worth," said Reid
Goetz, senior vice president of Hillwood. "DICK'S Sporting
Goods is a best-in-class company with a premier brand, we are proud
they have selected Fort Worth and
our highly experienced, vertically-integrated Hillwood industrial
development team for this substantial new facility investment and
supply chain network expansion."
With this facility, DICK'S will pursue sustainability
initiatives such as high-efficiency lighting and HVAC, recycled and
environmentally friendly construction materials, energy management
systems and recycling programs for corrugate and plastics.
Construction on the facility is scheduled to begin early this
fall with a groundbreaking, and the building phase is expected to
produce more than 800 temporary construction jobs to the area. The
facility is expected to open in early 2026.
Kris Bjorson, Jamie Galati and Blake
Rogers of JLL represented DICK'S Sporting Goods and
Reid Goetz, Samuel Rhea, and Jack
Barkley represented Hillwood in the transaction. Stream's
National Program Management team under the leadership of
Joe Iatauro and Patrick Daugherty are providing owner's
representative services – overseeing Hillwood in the development of
the new distribution center. GSR is the project's lead architect
and Westwood is the civil
engineering design firm for the project.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and
excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all
athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered
in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves
athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting
Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, Going Going Gone! and Warehouse
Sale stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also
owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance
Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for
live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping.
Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives,
DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together
with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support
under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter
program and other community-based initiatives. Additional
information about DICK'S business, corporate giving, sustainability
reports and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com,
investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and
on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.
Contact: DICK'S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com
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