Dick's Sporting Goods furloughing 'significant number' of employees

Dick’s Sporting Goods announced Tuesday it will furlough a “significant number” of employees beginning Sunday, April 12, a response to the closure of its more than 800 stores nationwide as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.

In an update addressed to investors on its website, Dick’s said it is “increasingly evident that our stores are not going to reopen to public access anytime soon” and that the chain will continue to provide curbside, no-contact pickup at Dick’s and Golf Galaxy stores.

Furloughed employees will receive pay through Saturday.

The company will continue to provide benefits throughout the furlough to employees who have enrolled in the company’s benefits programs.

Small groups of workers will continue to work in the Dick’s stores, distribution centers and corporate office. They will follow social distancing measures, the company said.

Some employees, including executives, will work at a reduced rate to help the company’s financial strain.

Dick’s is headquartered in Findlay Township.