Foot Locker

Foot Locker is an American distributor of sports fashion and footwear. The company has most of its stores in the United States and Europe. The company sells brands such as Nike, Converse, and Adidas at its points of sale.

America’s leading sports equipment company sealed the deal with Foot Locker in Q3, kickstarting a sweeping transformation of its management, operational strategies, and store chain.

Dick’s Finalizes Foot Locker’s Leadership: Matthew Barnes Named International President

Sports powerhouse locks in leadership at Foot Locker following its acquisition last May. Matthew Barnes takes the helm in Europe, Asia, and Australia, reporting directly to Ed Stack, executive chairman of Dick’s.

Foot Locker Eyes Spain as Key Market Amid Dick’s Integration

With Iberia positioned within the ‘big six’ markets of the US giant, Laura López, Vice President for the region, highlights substantial growth opportunities, buoyed by the strength of Dick’s.

Foot Locker Rolls Out New Concept as It Integrates with Dick’s

Barcelona becomes the launch city for Foot Locker’s first store following its merger with a historic competitor, signaling the start of a broader expansion throughout the country.

Foot Locker Sees Significant Losses in First Half as Dick’s Deal Looms

Scheduled for completion by September 8th, the sale of the U.S. sports equipment distributor to Dick’s chain comes as the company reports a 3.39% decrease in sales for the first half of the year.

Foot Locker Launches New Retail Concept for Champs During Sale Talks With Dick’s

The U.S. sports equipment retail group, which ended the last fiscal year in the red, is now entering the running trend and the immersive physical environment with one of its chains, Champs.

Before becoming the striped-icon of athletic retail, Foot Locker’s roots trace back to two retail pioneers — Frank Winfield Woolworth and George Kinney. Their separate ventures eventually merged, laying the groundwork for what would become a sportswear empire now facing new challenges under Dick’s Sporting Goods’ ownership.

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Foot Locker

Dick’s Sporting Goods Sees 36% Boost in Q3 Following Foot Locker Integration

By Modaes

26 nov 2025 - 07:28

Dick’s Finalizes Foot Locker’s Leadership: Matthew Barnes Named International President

By Modaes

25 nov 2025 - 07:48

Foot Locker Eyes Spain as Key Market Amid Dick’s Integration

By Celia Oliveras

31 oct 2025 - 05:00

Foot Locker Rolls Out New Concept as It Integrates with Dick’s

By Modaes

23 sep 2025 - 16:24

Foot Locker Sees Significant Losses in First Half as Dick’s Deal Looms

By Modaes

27 ago 2025 - 07:41

Foot Locker Launches New Retail Concept for Champs During Sale Talks With Dick’s

By Modaes

1 jul 2025 - 15:07

Foot Locker: The Rise and Fall of the Referee That Lost Its Authority in the Sportswear Aren

By Pilar Riaño

9 jun 2025 - 05:00

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