Business Analytics Intern

About the role

Looking for a game-changing opportunity to pull away from the competition and boost your career after college? We’re always interested in attracting future talent to our team. Lids offers a comprehensive internship program across multiple professional disciplines in the fast-paced world of sports, retail and fashion. Students will work at the Lids Corporate Office in Indianapolis, IN under the guidance of mentors while engaging in real career-related activities. Interns will have the opportunity to present their business projects to the Lids Leadership team and other key members of the organization. The program is designed to complement and expand the students' classroom education and offers an opportunity to gain marketable career experience.

At Lids Sports Group, we don’t just sell hats — we fuel fandom. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, we bring sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lids delivers premium, fan-driven products and unforgettable retail experiences. Our stores feature officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional teams, alongside top brands like Champion, Nike, New Era, Lululemon Athletica, and Mitchell & Ness. We’re also the industry leader in on-demand customization, offering in-store embroidery that turns everyday gear into one-of-a-kind statements. From specialty concept stores for the NBA and NHL to iconic clubhouse destinations for the Yankees and Dodgers, we create immersive retail experiences that celebrate the teams fans love. Through collaborations with brands like Marvel, Peanuts, and The Walt Disney Company, Lids continues to redefine how fans represent their teams — in style.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Excel and other tools to create new automated reports to achieve merchandising goals
• Learn the basics of the SQL language and how to pull data from an existing database
• Develop ad-hoc reporting to analyze performance, support recommendations, and communicate cross functionally
• Forecast future sales metrics utilizing principles of both art and science
• Monitor the sports world on a daily basis to help understand how wins and losses impact our business
• Participate in real, meaningful work assignments that positively impact the company
• Complete a summer project and present your findings and solution to our executive leadership team

Requirements

• 3.0 minimum GPA
• Full-time student pursuing a bachelor's or higher degree in a Business Analytics‑related field at an accredited college/university, or attending an accredited 2‑year college/university
• Available for the full internship duration from 06/01/2026 to 07/31/2026
• Must be able to work on‑site at the Lids corporate office in Indianapolis, IN; if not local, willing to relocate to the Indianapolis area for the summer
• Expected to graduate between December 2026 and May 2027 (Junior status)