HAT WORLD, INC.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

HAT WORLD, INC., located in Indianapolis, Indiana, has carved a niche for itself as a leading retailer of fashion athletic headwear and team apparel under the banner LIDS. The company was founded in the early '90s by Glenn Campbell and Scott Molander, focusing on baseball-style caps within mall retail environments. With a breakthrough success marked by over 6,000 hats sold during their inaugural holiday season in 1995, HAT WORLD swiftly expanded to more than five locations within their first year. A significant milestone was reached in 2001 when the company acquired LIDS Corporation, propelling growth beyond an impressive network of over 400 stores and launching its e-commerce site at lids.com. This acquisition marked the beginning of a series of strategic partnerships with retailers like Hat Zone (2002) and Cap Factory (2003), setting the stage for HAT WORLD's association with Genesco Inc. in 2004, where it continues to thrive today. With headquarters based in Indianapolis, HAT WORLD serves a broad customer base through more than 1,000 locations across the U.S., plus additional markets in Canada and Puerto Rico. Their retail strategy extends beyond traditional mall setups to encompass airport, street-level, factory outlet stores, and dedicated sports venues like LIDS Locker Room, featuring chains such as Sports Fan-Attic and Sports Avenue. Under its LIDS Clubhouse concept, HAT WORLD provides specialized shops for professional and university athletics. As of April 2024, HAT WORLD reports under the leadership of CEO Thomas H Ripley and CFO Nick Corthier, among other key executives. As a corporation registered in Florida (status 'FORP') with incorporation dating back to April 26, 1999, they maintain an office at 7676 INTERACTIVE WAY, INDIANAPOLIS, IN. More details about their offerings are accessible via their website: hatworld.com.