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Foot Locker

Retailer of athletic footwear and apparel

Seasonal Casual

Full-TimeDeadline 9/14/27
No salary listed
Entry
Modbury, Australia
In Person
RetailRetail Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • A genuine passion for sneakers, sport, fashion, or streetwear.
  • Confidence building connections and starting conversations with customers.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Strong availability throughout the Christmas and New Year period, including November through January, late night trading shifts, weekends, and public holidays including Boxing Day.
Responsibilities
  • Create memorable experiences for every customer who walks through the store.
  • Share knowledge of sneakers, apparel, and current trends with customers.
  • Help customers find the right fit, style, and product solution.
  • Deliver customer service while achieving sales goals.
  • Support store operations, merchandising, stock management, and store presentation.
  • Work as part of the team to keep the store looking fresh and running smoothly.
Desired Qualifications
  • Retail experience is beneficial but not essential.

About the company

Foot Locker operates as a global retailer of athletic footwear and apparel, partnering with top brands like Nike, Adidas, and Puma to offer a wide selection of sneakers and sportswear. Its business combines extensive brick-and-mortar stores in high-traffic malls and urban areas with an e-commerce site, Footlocker.com, enabling direct-to-consumer sales worldwide including North America, Europe, and Asia. Customers access premium and exclusive products through both in-store and online channels, with a focus on sneaker culture and fashion-conscious buyers. What sets Foot Locker apart is its strong brand partnerships, curated product mix, and omnichannel approach that emphasizes limited releases and exclusive drops to attract and retain customers. The company aims to grow its direct-to-consumer business, expand its global footprint, and maintain a leading position in athletic footwear and apparel by delivering a reliable shopping experience and access to sought-after products.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • The Crenshaw Rec partnership with Nike, Jordan, Converse, and Marathon Brand deepens relevance.
  • Dick’s refreshed about 100 stores by May 2026, with 250 targeted for back-to-school.
  • Cost synergies of $100 million-$125 million remain available from Foot Locker integration.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 pro forma comps fell 3.6%, and operating loss hit $31.9 million.
  • Dick’s guides Foot Locker to $40 million-$80 million 2026 operating loss through integration.
  • Nike relationship risk remains existential; Foot Locker loses traffic without premium Nike launches.

What makes Foot Locker unique

  • Dick’s owns Foot Locker since 2025, pairing scale with sneaker specialty.
  • Crenshaw Rec opened August 22, 2026, blending retail, gym, and community programming.
  • Hyperlocal stores and reduced-sku remodels sharpen Foot Locker’s mall-and-urban format.

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Benefits

  • Employee Discount
  • Performance Bonus
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Oct 16th, 2026
Foot Locker teams with Stylitics as retailer taps AI technology to launch app-based closet builder solution.

Foot Locker teams with Stylitics as retailer taps AI technology to launch app-based closet builder solution. Foot Locker has developed, in partnership with Stylitics, a new AI powered closet builder, Fits, within its mobile app. In a LinkedIn post, Michael Cera, Interim Head of Product Management and Design at Foot Locker, said: "AI is everywhere. But, at Foot Locker, we challenged ourselves to think about how to improve and make positive change to our customers shopping experience through the use of AI." He added: "We engaged with customers, really listened, and in partnership with Stylitics, developed a key new closet builder within the Foot Locker app - let me introduce you to Fits! Start with something you own. Discover personalised outfits built around it. See those looks come to life on a virtual model." Customers can upload or take a photo of something they own, discover complete outfits built around it, and visualise those looks on a virtual model. Paired with a cart addition from the model view, the aim is to make purchasing a whole outfit styled around your own products that much easier. Cera concluded: "This was a collaborative effort across Experience Design, Product Management, E-comm, Brand, and Stylitics, and came to life exactly as we all set out to do. Download or open your Foot Locker app today and give it a try!" 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards The awards, which celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world, have now closed for entries. Its winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November. Retailtechinnovationhub received a record number of entries this year and many fantastic examples of technology excellence driving transformative change across the global retail sector. Congratulations to all those who made it through the initial submission process! It's now over to its star studded judging panel who will decide the winners to be announced at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London. The event will be held on Wednesday, 4th November and consist of a drinks reception, three course meal, awards ceremony presided over by award winning stand-up comedian, presenter, actor and broadcaster, Aurie Styla, and after party until 1am.

GlobalData
Oct 16th, 2026
Dick's and Foot Locker target 11,000 seasonal hires.

Dick's and Foot Locker target 11,000 seasonal hires. Dick's expects to hire about 8,400 seasonal employees for its Dick's Sporting Goods, Dick's House of Sport, Going Going Gone! and Public Lands stores. US-based Dick's Sporting Goods and its subsidiary Foot Locker plan to recruit more than 11,000 seasonal workers across North American retail operations for the 2026 holiday shopping season. Dick's expects to hire about 8,400 seasonal employees for its Dick's Sporting Goods, Dick's House of Sport, Going Going Gone! and Public Lands stores. The company's ninth annual "National Signing Day" will take place on 21 October 2026. According to the company, candidates will be able to interview on site and meet store leadership at participating locations. Recruitment will remain open until positions are filled, it added. Foot Locker plans to recruit about 2,900 seasonal teammates across its Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, WSS and Champs Sports stores in North America. Seasonal Dick's Sporting Goods employees will receive hourly pay, associate discounts at participating brands, and access to the company's retirement savings plan after 30 days of employment. The plan includes a fully vested company match with no waiting period. Dick's executive vice president, chief people, purpose and transformation officer Julie Lodge-Jarrett said: "Its stores truly come alive during the holidays, and seasonal teammates bring the passion and team spirit that make shopping with Retail Insight Network so special. "Whether it is helping a parent pick out a first baseball glove or equipping a young athlete for the winter season, our store teams play a huge role in creating holiday memories." In its second-quarter financial update to 1 August 2026, Dick's reported a 53.2% increase in net sales to $5.58bn. Net income fell 10% to $319m. The company maintained its Dick's Business comparable sales outlook of 2.5% to 4% growth. It lowered Foot Locker Business proforma comparable sales expectations to between negative 2% and 0% and reduced its operating income outlook for both businesses. Earlier this month, Marks & Spencer announced plans to recruit 11,000 seasonal workers across its UK stores for Christmas. Give your business an edge with its leading industry insights.

Sneaker Bar Detroit
Oct 14th, 2026
Foot Locker is opening a sneaker Store inside Madison Square Garden.

Foot Locker is opening a sneaker Store inside Madison Square Garden. Published on Oct 14, 2026 Knicks fans will soon have another place to buy sneakers without leaving Madison Square Garden. Foot Locker has signed a multi-year deal with the arena that will bring a dedicated sneaker shopping area to the Knicks Team Store at Chase Square. - Advertisement - The retailer has signed a multi-year deal with Madison Square Garden to become the Official Athletic Footwear Retailer of the New York Knicks for the 2026-27 NBA season. Part of the agreement includes a dedicated Foot Locker shopping area inside the Knicks Team Store at Chase Square. There could eventually be exclusive sneaker drops, special releases, and other events tied to Knicks home games. Foot Locker hasn't confirmed anything specific on that front, though the setup leaves room for those kinds of releases down the road. Selling sneakers inside a basketball arena has been done before. Nike had its Kobe Vault at Staples Center during Kobe Bryant's playing career, with merchandise centered around his signature shoes. The difference here is that Foot Locker carries several brands, so the selection won't be limited to one player or sneaker line. Foot Locker will also have pop-up shops at certain home games, along with activities throughout the arena, special fan events, and a Knicks Theme Night sponsored by the retailer. Outside the Garden, Foot Locker is rolling out its Fan Express across New York City. The traveling setup will have sneakers, clothing, ticket giveaways, live podcast recordings, and prizes before making its final stop at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks tip off their season on October 20th against the Philadelphia 76ers.

PR Newswire
Oct 14th, 2026
Foot Locker named Official Athletic Footwear Retailer of the NEW YORK Knicks.

Foot Locker named Official Athletic Footwear Retailer of the NEW YORK Knicks. Oct 14, 2026, 09:00 ET Multi-Year Partnership Brings Foot Locker Retail Activations and Fan Experiences to Knicks Fans at Madison Square Garden NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Foot Locker today announced a new multi-year partnership with Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS), becoming the Official Athletic Footwear Retailer of the New York Knicks ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Foot Locker will be showcased at all Knicks home games at Madison Square Garden throughout the season, highlighted by: * Team Store Activation: Dedicated retail activation within the Knicks Team Store in Madison Square Garden's Chase Square, featuring Knicks products during home games and open to the public. * Retail Pop-Up Experiences: Curated retail pop-ups inside Madison Square Garden during select Knicks home games. * In-Arena Integration: Premium brand integration during Knicks home games, including in-arena and on-court contests, LED ribbon signage, and more. * Foot Locker Theme Night: Presenting Partner of a Knicks Theme Night featuring elevated in-arena branding, contest, and fan experiences. * Original Content: Foot Locker integration into a Knicks original content series across Knicks digital channels, as well as a presence within the Fan Zone section of the Knicks Official App. * Digital Signage: Exterior digital signage reaching fans and visitors outside Madison Square Garden. * Knicks Win Promotions: Dedicated retail promotions in connection with select Knicks wins throughout the season. To celebrate the launch, Foot Locker will bring the energy of Knicks basketball directly to fans across New York City with the Fan Express, a mobile experience that will make stops throughout the city and culminate at Madison Square Garden. The activation will feature an immersive retail experience with curated footwear and apparel, ticket giveaways, live podcast recordings, prizes, and more, engaging Knicks fans and celebrating the passion that fuels New York basketball and sneaker culture. "Foot Locker joining the Knicks family of marketing partners is a perfect fit," said Doug Jossem, Executive Vice President Global Sports and Entertainment Partnerships, MSG Entertainment. "Foot Locker's dedication to providing basketball fans with the best possible customer journey is well aligned with the values of the Knicks organization, and we look forward to growing our relationship as we work together to provide fans with unique and innovative experiences." "Basketball has always been a driving force in sneaker culture, and the energy the New York Knicks have created around the game is electrifying," said Brett O'Brien, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at Foot Locker. "This partnership brings together two brands with deep roots in New York and reinforces Foot Locker's commitment to being the home for basketball. Together, we'll create new ways for fans to experience the game, discover great product to support their team, and celebrate New Yorkers' passion for the city." The partnership underscores Foot Locker's role at the center of basketball and sneaker culture and builds on the recent launch of Hoops Lives Here, Foot Locker's basketball platform celebrating the game and the communities that surround it. About Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams - the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center - the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. More information is available at msgsports.com. About Foot Locker Foot Locker is a leading footwear and apparel retailer. With a global presence across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and a licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Foot Locker has a strong history of sneaker authority that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture. SOURCE Foot Locker, Inc.

PR Newswire
Sep 30th, 2026
Robbins LLP urges DKS stockholders to contact the firm for information about the Class Action lawsuit against Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.

Robbins LLP urges DKS stockholders to contact the firm for information about the Class Action lawsuit against Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. Sep 29, 2026, 20:19 ET SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) common stock between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Dick's is the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States, offering sports equipment, footwear, and accessories, among other products. The complaint alleges that defendants misled investors regarding Dick's growth and profitability in light of the integration of recently acquired Foot Locker. Investors who suffered significant losses during the Class Period may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit and should contact Robbins LLP before the November 3, 2026, lead plaintiff deadline. Why Was Dick's Sued? According to the complaint, defendants misled investors regarding the Company's acquisition of Foot Locker, touting the acquisition as a strategic opportunity to drive growth and profitability while assuring investors that Foot Locker's longstanding inventory and promotional challenges had been resolved. In reality, those problems persisted, as Foot Locker remained heavily dependent on legacy footwear products that were exposed to intensifying promotional pressures across the athletic footwear industry. As a result, Dick's was never positioned to deliver the sales growth and profitability from the Foot Locker acquisition that it had touted to investors. Plaintiff alleges that during the class period, defendants failed to disclose that: (1) Dick's cleanup efforts concerning Foot Locker's inventory were not complete, and, in fact, Foot Locker remained saddled with unproductive and stagnant legacy footwear; (2) Foot Locker heavily relied on legacy footwear products that were particularly vulnerable to intensifying promotional pressures across the athletic footwear industry; (3) in turn, Dick's was significantly exposed to an industry-wide environment of excess inventory and resulting promotional activity; (4) accordingly, Dick's was unable to achieve the sales growth, margins, and profits it touted to investors; and (5) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. Why Did DKS Stock Drop? Plaintiff alleges that on August 25, 2026, Dick's reported disappointing second-quarter 2026 results, which included revenue of $1.73 billion from Foot Locker that fell well short of analysts' estimates of $1.81 billion. Dick's also reduced its net sales guidance for full-year 2026 and disclosed that it expected Foot Locker's proforma comparable sales to yield a range of negative 2.0% to 0.0% for the year - down from Dick's prior forecast of 1.5% to 3% growth. In the related press release, Dick's Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors Edward W. Stack revealed that the athletic footwear marketplace had become "increasingly promotional," which significantly impacted the Foot Locker business because of its "greater exposure to legacy footwear" and "dependence on footwear launch and retro product." On this news, the price of Dick's common stock fell $55.02 per share, or approximately 30%, to a closing price $124.31 per share on August 25, 2026. Who May Be Eligible to Participate in the Dick's Class Action? The lawsuit seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. common stock between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026. Investors who suffered losses during that period may have legal rights under the federal securities laws. What Is a Lead Plaintiff? The lead plaintiff is a court-appointed investor who represents the interests of all class members throughout the litigation. Shareholders who wish to lead the case should contact Robbins LLP before the November 3, 2026, lead plaintiff deadline. Serving as lead plaintiff is not required to share in any potential recovery. Investors who do not seek appointment may remain absent class members if the case proceeds and later resolves successfully. Does It Cost Anything to Participate? No. Robbins LLP represents investors on a contingency fee basis. Why Robbins LLP? A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, Robbins LLP represents investors in securities fraud and shareholder derivative litigation. We have helped restore more than $2 billion in value to shareholders and secured some of the largest recoveries in shareholder derivative litigation history. "Companies have an obligation to provide investors with complete and accurate information so that markets can function fairly and efficiently," said Brian J. Robbins, Founding Partner of Robbins LLP. To be notified if a class action against Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. settles or to receive free alerts when corporate executives engage in wrongdoing, sign up for Stock Watch today. Contact Robbins LLP Investors seeking additional information about the Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. securities class action may contact Robbins LLP by submitting an inquiry, emailing attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or calling (800) 350-6003. Attorney Advertising.Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. SOURCE Robbins LLP