DICK’S Sporting Goods (DKS) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Foot Locker (FL). As a combined company, DICK’S will now operate more than 3,200 stores plus e-commerce and digital businesses across 20 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, plus a licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. DICK’S will continue to operate Foot Locker’s portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, under a new leadership team. DICK’S Executive Chairman, Ed Stack, will lead the global Foot Locker businesses, in partnership with two new presidents, one for North America and one for International, to enable acceleration of business momentum and targeted turnaround strategies. Ann Freeman, a longtime former Nike executive, has been appointed President of Foot Locker North America. DICK’S will appoint a President of Foot Locker International to lead other regions.
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