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DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. 2006 ANNUAL REPORT
22
2004
Moved into a new headquarters location, centralizing all
corporate office functions under one roof
Implemented new merchandise and allocation systems
Expanded Smithton, Pennsylvania distribution center,
giving us the ability to support 230 stores
2005
Introduced the Manhattan transportation and warehouse
management system, a highly scalable supply chain platform
geared to drive productivity and improve supply chain response
times:
Implemented the transportation management segment
centrally
Implemented the warehouse management segment
in our Plainfield, Indiana distribution center
Applied new reporting processes to provide our merchandising
organization with more detailed and timely data
2006
Completed the expansion of our distribution center in
Plainfield, Indiana, increasing our total network capacity
to service 460 stores
Launched a re-designed website that delivers enhanced
features and an improved customer experience
CREATING THE CAPACITY TO GROW
MOVING AHEAD
DickÕs is moving ahead with a sharp focus on growth and discipline. We believe that our industry affords us
significant opportunity to expand our presence in established geographic markets and to penetrate new
regions. We intend to seize this opportunity. Over the coming years, we expect to grow our store base by
approximately 15 percent per year, extending our reach across the nation. As we pursue our growth, we are
committed to improving our profitability, maintaining our tradition of excellence in execution and continuing
to deliver consistent profitable growth. Our long-term financial goals are to expand our operating margin by
approximately 30 basis points and grow our earnings by approximately 20 percent each year.
We are confident in our abilities to accomplish these goals. We have a highly recognized brand that is backed
by solid relationships with the sporting goods industry’s top manufacturers. We have a strong balance sheet;
excellent store operation skills; and a proven management team. What’s more, we have the ongoing support
of a large and loyal base of customers who continuously help to ensure that Every Season Starts at Dick’s.