HAT WORLD, INC.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

HAT WORLD, INC., operating primarily from Indianapolis, Indiana, is a prominent retailer specializing in fashion athletic headwear and team apparel under the brand LIDS. Founded by Glenn Campbell and Scott Molander in the early 1990s, it identifies baseball-style caps as its niche market within mall retailing. After experiencing initial success with over 6,000 hats sold during the 1995 holiday season, HAT WORLD expanded to over five stores by its first full year. In 2001, Hat World acquired LIDS Corporation, marking a pivotal moment that significantly grew their footprint beyond 400 locations, alongside establishing an e-commerce platform at lids.com. Continuing its trajectory of growth through various strategic acquisitions—including Hat Zone (2002), Cap Factory (2003), and others—the company joined forces with Genesco Inc. in 2004 under which it operates today. Headquartered in Indianapolis, HAT WORLD serves customers across more than 1,000 locations nationwide, as well as in Canada and Puerto Rico. Beyond mall-based retail, they cater through airport and street-level venues, factory outlet stores, and sports-focused storefronts like LIDS Locker Room, which includes specialized chains such as Sports Fan-Attic and Sports Avenue. Additionally, under the LIDS Clubhouse concept, it operates team-specific professional and university athletic retail outlets and e-commerce websites. As of April 23, 2024, Hat World has reported annual financial results with Thomas H Ripley leading as CEO and Nick Corthier as CFO, among other key officers. Registered in Florida under the corporation status 'FORP,' it was incorporated on April 26, 1999, holding a mailing address at 7676 INTERACTIVE WAY, INDIANAPOLIS, IN. More information about this diversified retail entity is available through its official website: hatworld.com.