DICK'S is offering athletes the opportunity to trade in their used sporting equipment and instantly receive a DICK'S e-gift card based on their trade-in value at over 300 trade-in events held at DICK'S stores in 2024. , bringing a circular economy to sport.
Pittsburgh, April 16, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and Sideline Swap, the world's largest online marketplace for new and used sporting goods, bring Sideline Swap recommerce services to more Dick's athletes We are expanding our reseller partnership for the third year in a row. The growth of this partnership is in direct response to growing consumer interest in reselling to save money and live a more sustainable lifestyle.
Throughout 2024, DICK'S athletes will be able to drop off used sports gear at SidelineSwap trade-in events held at select DICK'S stores across the United States. Used gear will be evaluated by SidelineSwap's purchasing experts and athletes will be paid a DICK'S eGift. A card that can be used for your next purchase. Items that are not eligible for trade-in can be donated or recycled responsibly.
DICK'S athletes who participated in trade-in events in 2023 received an average payment of $120 for used sporting equipment, and nearly all customers surveyed traded in used sporting equipment at least once a year. I replied that I was interested in reselling it.
The 2024 trade-in event will be held at DICK'S stores in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Georgia. More states may be added. For more information on store locations and upcoming event dates, visit https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/dicks-trade-in-by-sideline.
Brendan Candon, CEO of SidelineSwap, said, “Fashion recommerce is garnering the most attention nationally, but a recent study found that 77% of recommerce occurs in categories other than apparel, such as sporting goods.'' It has been shown that there are.” “Through our partnership with DICK'S, we're excited to increase consumer awareness of sports resale and let athletes know they can trade in items like baseball and softball bats, golf clubs, hockey skates, and lacrosse gear. . Sports and Outdoor Equipment – At Events.”
“With the start of the spring sports season approaching, now is a great time for families to take stock of what they have and what they need,” said Michael Stack, vice president of strategy and corporate development for DICK'S Sporting Goods. ” he said. “SidelineSwap is a great partner to support our efforts to make an impact in the recommerce space, and our athletes truly enjoy the convenience and purpose of trade-in events.”
To date, SidelineSwap has helped over 2 million athletes resell over $250 million in used sports equipment and keeps 180,000 pounds of used equipment out of landfills annually.
About SidelineSwap:
SidelineSwap – the world's largest online marketplace for sporting goods – makes it easy for athletes, fans, and sports families to buy and sell gear securely and easily. His SidelineSwap, founded in 2015, has allowed athletes to make more than $250 million to date by reselling excess gear they have at home. Buyers can find great value from our wide inventory of all sports, and sellers can quickly and easily turn used sports equipment into cash or shopping credit. SidelineSwap is one of Andreessen Horowitz's Fastest Growing Marketplaces on his A16z Top 100 Marketplaces list for the third year in a row, and is the recommerce partner of choice for leading sports & outdoor brands. is.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods:
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement in every athlete by personally equipping them to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Land and Going Going Gone stores. and Warehouse Sale stores, online and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live score management and video streaming.
DICK'S is a long-time champion of youth sports, believing that sports make people better, and supports under-resourced teams and athletes through our Sports Matters program and other community-based initiatives. We have partnered with foundations to donate millions of dollars to the cause. . Additional information about DICK's business, corporate giving, sustainability efforts, and job opportunities can be found at dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs, and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X Masu.
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contact address
Doug Smith, SidelineSwap, doug@sidelineswap.com
Amanda Bonzo, DICK'S Sporting Goods, amanda.bonzo@dcsg.com
