Dick’s Sporting Goods: A New Arena of Retail with Executive Chairman Ed Stack

On this episode of Exceptional Leaders, host Simeon Gutman, Morgan Stanley’s hardline and broadline retail analyst, speaks with Ed Stack, Executive Chairman and longtime former CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods. Together, they discuss the strategic decisions that have enabled the company to lead through disruption and redefine the future of brick‑and‑mortar retail. Stack shares how Dick’s is combining immersive in‑store experiences through its House of Sport concept with digital platforms like GameChanger to strengthen its presence in the growing youth sports market. By supporting athletes throughout their entire journey, Dick’s continues to demonstrate how purpose‑driven leadership and a long‑term commitment to community are shaping the future of one of America’s most iconic retailers.The guest speakers are neither employees nor affiliated with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. (“Morgan Stanley”). The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. The information and figures contained herein has been obtained from sources outside of Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of information or data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information or data contained in this podcast.This podcast does not provide individually tailored investment advice and is not a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.© 2025 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Members SIPC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.