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Dick's Sporting Goods furloughing workers in light of COVID-19 pandemic

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April 10, 2020

The latest retailer to reduce staff as the coronavirus continues to wreck havoc on the economy is Dick's Sporting Goods.

The retailer will furlough nearly 40,000 workers and retain a small staff to fulfill online orders, according to a New York Post report

The action was detailed in a SEC filing, and the retailer said none of its 800 locations will be opening in the near future.

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