Pittsburgh-based DICK’S Sporting Goods recently announced Matthew Barnes has been appointed Foot Locker International president, effective Dec. 3.
“We are thrilled to welcome Matthew Barnes to our outstanding Foot Locker management team as we bring the business back to where it belongs at the top of our industry and position it for its next phase of global growth,” Ed Stack DICK’S executive chairman, who leads the Foot Locker business, said. “Matthew’s proven tenure working with prominent global brands to transform and grow their businesses makes him the ideal leader to elevate Foot Locker’s international platform.”
Barnes has more than 30 years of global retail leadership experience and has a track record of guiding consumer-facing companies through periods of growth and transformation. In his new role, Barnes will lead the Foot Locker business’ international operations, overseeing Foot Locker stores, eCommerce and digital businesses in Europe, Asia and Australia and its licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
DICK’S Sporting Goods is an omni-channel retailer. It is the owner and operator of Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos. Brands include DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone!.
DICK’S serves customers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.