Former Dick's Sporting Goods CEO defends stance on gun restrictions despite backlash
Dick's Sporting Goods Executive Chairman Ed Stack defended the company's decision to tighten its gun policies in 2018 even after facing strong backlash. Stack spoke candidly at NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show in New York City on Monday, saying he firmly believed it is important for the sporting goods retailer, in certain issues, "to really step up and make a statement."During a discussion with NRF CEO Matt Shay, Stack said the country is "holding businesses accountable for how they view different issues in the ...