DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc. DKS has announced a major hiring initiative to onboard about 8,000 seasonal employees across its various retail brands for the 2024 holiday season. Kicking off the holiday recruitment drive on Oct. 8, the company’s seventh annual "National Signing Day" event will offer job seekers the chance to interview in person and meet local store teams at DICK'S Sporting Goods, DICK'S House of Sport, Public Lands and Going, Going, Gone! locations across the country.

DICK'S Sporting Goods highlighted the critical role seasonal teammates play in creating positive, impactful experiences for customers, especially during the busy holiday season. These seasonal employees are seen as essential to maintaining the high level of service the company is known for.

The company takes great pride in its workplace culture, which has earned a spot on FORTUNE's Best Place to Work in Retail for the fourth consecutive year, along with Great Place to Work certification from 2021 to 2023.

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DKS’ Commitment to Employee Well-Being & Workplace Culture

DICK'S is also committed to work-life balance. DKS’ stores and distribution centers will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2024, giving teammates time off to celebrate the holiday with family. Athletes can continue to shop online on Thanksgiving Day, while in-store shopping resumes on Black Friday. Seasonal employees will enjoy perks like competitive pay, the option for DailyPay and a significant employee discount of 25-40% on leading sports and outdoor brands.

Prospective employees are encouraged to apply online before attending National Signing Day in-store events on Oct. 8. DICK'S will continue hiring until all seasonal positions are filled, although recruitment volume has tapered slightly in recent years due to a steady decrease in turnover.

Other Growth Endeavors of DKS

The company has benefited from effective strategic initiatives, strong brand recognition and ongoing market share growth, resulting in a strong top-line performance for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Impressive comparable-store sales and healthy transaction growth have provided further momentum. DICK'S has also been improving service levels across all digital and in-store experiences to better meet athletes’ needs. 

For fiscal 2024, the company anticipates comparable sales growth of 2.5-3.5% year over year. Its expansion efforts, particularly through DICK'S House of Sport, Golf Galaxy Performance Center, Public Lands, and Going, Going, Gone! stores, are promising for future growth.