As more cities and states implement increasingly strict measures in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19, DICK’S Sporting Goods abruptly announced Wednesday that it is temporarily closing all of its retail stores effective that night. In a statement posted on social media and emailed to customers on Wednesday, DICK’S Sporting Goods Chairman and CEO Ed Stack announced that the company, which has gone through financial struggles over the last few years, is temporally closing its retail store doors, effective March 18 through April 2. “In support of the nation’s efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, DICK’S Sporting Goods will temporarily close all retail locations for two weeks, starting at the close of business today, March 18. We are planning to reopen Thursday, April 2,” Stack said. “This includes our DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy and Field & Stream stores.”

The company will continue to sell goods online, Stack explained. It also will offer its curbside service during key hours. “We will remain open and ready to serve our customers via our mobile apps and online, and through our new Curbside Contactless Pickup service at our DICK’S and Golf Galaxy stores,” he said. “During this time, our curbside pickup option will be available to customers between 9AM and 6PM, seven days a week.”

“We realize the impact a closure can have on our teammates, and this is not a decision we made lightly,” said Stack. “To help alleviate challenges during this temporary closure, we will be providing full pay and benefits during this two-week time frame for all teammates.”