Proof of Usefulness Report

Dick's Sporting Goods

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+568
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission represents Dick's Sporting Goods, a Fortune 500 retailer with verifiable massive scale ($20B+ market cap, 50k+ employees). While Audience Reach and Traction are exceptional, the submission quality is extremely poor, lacking specific technical details or effort. The high score is driven purely by the entity's real-world dominance, heavily penalized in Innovation and Response Quality due to the lazy submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135
Audience Reach Impact+180
Technical Innovation+9
Evidence Of Traction+225
Market Timing Relevance+48
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+598
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+568

Project Details

Project URL
dickssportinggoods.com
Description
Dick's Sporting Goods, accessible via dickssportinggoods.com, is a leading American sporting goods retail company. Founded in 1948 by Richard "Dick" Stack, the company has grown to become one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the United States. Dick's Sporting Goods offers a wide range of products, including sports equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories for various sports and outdoor activities. The company is known for its commitment to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service. With numerous locations across the country and a robust online presence, Dick's Sporting Goods caters to athletes and sports enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to professionals.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Recreation, Consumer Goods, Fashion
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline