**The big picture:** DICK'S Sporting Goods and its subsidiary Foot Locker announced plans to hire over 11,000 seasonal employees for the 2026 holiday shopping season across their various retail banners. **Why it matters:** This significant seasonal hiring initiative highlights ongoing demand for temporary labor in retail and showcases strategies for attracting and retaining seasonal talent in a competitive market. **Between the lines:** - Approximately 8,400 seasonal teammates will be hired for DICK'S Sporting Goods, House of Sport, Going Going Gone!, and Public Lands. - Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, WSS, and Champs Sports will add around 2,900 seasonal teammates. - DICK'S offers competitive pay, associate discounts, and 401(k) with company match after 30 days, along with store closures on Thanksgiving Day. **Staffing & HR impact:** The benefits package and