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Hat World acquires niche retailer Sports Avenue

The deal is Hat World's second acquisition in May.

Posted 05/28/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

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Hat World acquires a custom screen printer and embroidery operator

Hat World Inc. has acquired Brand Athletics Inc., a team apparel and equipment dealer, custom screen printer and embroidery operator. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Posted 05/10/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

The web plays a bigger role in a rebranding underway at Hat World

As part of a companywide rebranding effort, Hat World is renaming its Impact Sports brand Lids Team Sports. Hat World is also expanding the number of categories and options at the company’s rebranded web site.

Posted 03/29/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

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Genesco announces the final phase of its executive transition

Robert Dennis, president and CEO of Genesco, will assume the additional role of chairman effective April 1.

Posted 03/01/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

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Hat World acquires an online sportswear and accessories chain

Hat World Inc. has acquired Sports Fan-Attic, a multichannel retailer of sportswear and accessories.

Posted 11/09/2009Zak StamborPost a comment

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Genesco promotes Robert Dennis from president to CEO

Robert J. Dennis, president of the multi-channel retailer, will assume the additional role of CEO Aug. 1. Executive chairman and CEO Hal N. Pennington will relinquish his CEO duties.

Posted 06/23/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Finish Line and Genesco call off their acrimonious merger

After a rocky back-and-forth transaction, Genesco and The Finish Line have halted their merger. By mutual agreement, Finish Line and UBS will pay Genesco $175 million and Finish Line will issue Genesco just over 6.5 million shares of common stock.

Posted 03/05/2008Bill BriggsPost a comment

Genesco crosses The Finish Line

Having rejected two earlier bids, Genesco Inc. has a deal to merge with The Finish Line Inc. in a transaction valued at $1.5 billion. The Finish Line will pick up a number of niche e-commerce sites once the deal closes.

Posted 06/18/2007Don DavisPost a comment