Dick’s Sporting Goods May Close Field & Stream After Gun Control Policy Hurt Business

Legal Insurrection, All Rights Reserved. ^ | Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 8:30pm | Posted by Mary Chastain

[Behind Liberal Lines]

since siding with those who support gun control, business has gone down at Dick’s Sporting Goods and the company may have to close Field & Stream:

Edward Stack, chairman and CEO of Dick’s, said during the event that the sporting goods chain’s recent 3.9 percent drop in same-store sales was the result of a mix of factors beyond their control as well as some he called “self-imposed.” Specifically, he said, “the decisions we made on firearms” negatively affected their bottom line but the drop in sales was something they expected. They did not, however, regret their decision to change a number of their gun-sales policies and back new gun-control legislation.

[DAC21]

“I have to drive past a Palmetto State Armory....”

You are one lucky guy. Loved me some PSA until last year when The Soviet State of Kalifornia enacted new anti 2nd Amendment laws.

[maddog55]

Naming a sporting goods store “Dick’s” or “Herman’s” probably didn’t help.

[Joe Boucher]

just like the Sports Authority, after they announced their anti gun policy I have refused to go in to a Dicks.
Sports Authority went out of bidness.
Dicks is soon to do the same.
Buh bye Dicks.

[grobdriver]

At least be consistent.
If you don't think people should own firearms, don't sell them.

[mewzilla]

Given DKS’s institutional ownership, the abysmal decision making doesn’t surprise me.

[Elsie]

They did not, however, regret their decision to change a number of their gun-sales policies and back new gun-control legislation.

It's still early...

[Elsie]

Learned a new word this morning!

Thanks

[dsrtsage]

Suck it, Dicks

[EVO X]

They tore down a Sears store at the local mall and replaced it with Dick’s and Field & Stream. For a town our size, I thought the Field and Stream store was unnecessary. The Field and Stream store is only 3 years old.

[PreciousLiberty]

"It could be that black rifles weren ‘t selling, and Dick’s chose to virtue signal in discontinuing them. The local wal-mart did so, without fanfare, well before the Florida shooting. Building AR type rifles has become a huge part of the market."

Both Dick's and Walmart stopped selling "modern rifles" strictly due to politics. That category is outselling all other long guns, I'm pretty sure. Even if not, it is a very good profit generator.

Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore (a direct competitor to Dick's) is kind enough to publish sales rankings:

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/best-selling-guns-2017/

An AR is #3, behind two pistols.

Dick's management were fools, the move to stop selling AR type rifles alienated a very core customer segment - and one that complained loudly and then voted with its wallet.

I think Walmart was forgiven to a much larger extent because firearms are a small part of its business. Still a shame though...

[Teacher317]

Field & Stream magazine, the seminal outdoor publication, founded in 1895
Liberals destroy everything good.

That's their intent. One Government should remain standing.

[major_gaff]

Yes but I am worried that their new owners Bass Pro Shops will ruin the quality of their gear...

[Flintlock]

Nobody seems to mention—they DESTROYED the guns.
They were not sold or returned.
HUGE hit to be bottom line—but worse mention to possible customers who will NEVER come back.

[Big Red Badger]

Destruction is Their Goal!
.
Love Your Tag Line.

[bert]

Something else......

Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas

[Bonemaker]

“I sent the letter, not an abusive one, but a well written and thought out one asking them to reconsider...”

Don’t waste your time...democrats can’t be reasoned with.

[Desron13]

"They did not, however, regret their decision to change a number of their gun-sales policies and back new gun-control legislation."

Get woke, go broke. I love it when reality smashes into the Libtard world view. THIS IS WHAT IRRELEVANCY LOOKS LIKE!

[Buckeye McFrog]

he said, “the decisions we made on firearms” negatively affected their bottom line but the drop in sales was something they expected. They did not, however, regret their decision to change a number of their gun-sales policies and back new gun-control legislation.

No but I bet their stockholders do. They should be headed to jail for blowing off their fiduciary responsibilities.

[burghguy]

For years I have thought Dick’s was an accounting fraud waiting to happen. I would see their stock go up based on reported strong earnings, but my own observations were that the stores were devoid of customers. I still think they are a scam.

[faithhopecharity]

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