Even if you’re not an athlete, it’s likely you’ve shopped at Dick’s Sporting Goods. The retailer was founded by Richard “Dick” Stack in 1948. Since then, the well-known fixture at malls has expanded and now has approximately 854 stores, making it the largest sporting goods retailer in the U.S. Whether you’ve shopped for new sneakers, comfortable athleisure, or actual athletic equipment, there are certain things you should know before your next shopping trip. Read on to discover warnings from ex-Dick’s Sporting Goods employees, from the scoop on credit cards to why associates may not be able to find what you need.
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If a sales associate wasn’t able to find you a certain item or a different size in the back, it could be because they simply couldn’t look for it. In a recent Reddit thread, several current and former Dick’s Sporting Goods employees discussed how overstocked their stores were.
“It’s a mess. We have apparel everywhere. The store is over stuffed. Even customers are complaining that it’s almost unstoppable,” wrote one Redditor. Another said, “our back stock is overflowing, some fitting rooms are now stock rooms for nike hoodies. my bopis room has now become cabin sock central.”
Like many large retail chains, Dick’s keeps track of employees’ credit card signups, so it’s…
