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Edward Stack

Executive Chairman, Dicks Sporting Goods

Search every verified Edward Stack interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. On DICK'S Sporting Goods' first-quarter 2026 earnings call, Executive Chairman Edward Stack stated that the company's plan for its Foot Locker business is "right on schedule" and "working." He noted that the inflection point for the Foot Locker business is expected to begin with the back-to-school season, which will be the first time the team has bought the entire assortment and will be accompanied by a major marketing relaunch. Stack also reported that U.S. Foot Locker locations, which the company focused on as the largest part of the business, comped at over 6% in the first quarter. Stack described the current environment by saying, "Sport is one of the hottest categories in the country today," citing rising valuations of professional sports teams, investment from streaming platforms, and strong advertiser demand for live sports. He pointed to upcoming global events such as the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics as contributing to a strong sports moment. Regarding the promotional environment, Stack said it was not a major factor in Q1 and that the company manages it "very surgically" with advanced pricing capabilities. Additionally, the company raised the low end of its full-year comp sales expectations for the Foot Locker business to 1.5% to 3%, up from the previous 1% to 3%.

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