– USA, AL – Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIBB), an athletic specialty retailer, today announced that the Board of Directors has been expanded, and Karen S. Etzkorn has been appointed to the Board, bringing its current membership to nine directors. Ms. Etzkorn, whose term expires in 2019, will serve on the Company’s Audit and Compensation Committees.
Mickey Newsome, Chairman of the Board, stated, “Karen’s extensive experience and track record in technology at HSN, Inc. and other retailers provide a unique knowledge base to our Board of Directors. We welcome her technology expertise and overall retail understanding and look forward to leveraging her experience as we implement our strategic plans.”
Ms. Etzkorn has served as Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President at HSNi, an interactive multichannel retailer with strong direct-to-consumer expertise, since January 2013. Prior to that time, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Ascena Retail, Inc. and Tween Brands, Inc. from January 2008 to September 2012. In addition, she has held senior technology positions at retailers including The Home Depot, Williams-Sonoma, Gap, Inc. and Limited, Inc. Ms. Etzkorn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University.
Hibbett Sports, Inc. operates athletic specialty stores in small to mid-sized markets, predominately in the South, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States. The Company’s primary store format is Hibbett Sports, a 5,000-square-foot store located in strip centers and enclosed malls.
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