Dick’s Sporting Goods has begun layoffs within Foot Locker as it integrates the business following its $2.5 billion (€2.3 billion) acquisition.

The job cuts, which started in late March, were expected, with industry advisor Matt Powell of Spurwink River noting that redundancies are common in areas such as HR and sourcing after mergers. He said integration has so far progressed better than anticipated.

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