United States – The owner of athletic retailer Hibbett Sports has announced a major restructuring plan that will immediately close 175 underperforming stores across North America, marking a significant pullback in the company’s brick-and-mortar footprint. The company said the move is intended to streamline operations and ease mounting financial pressures by reducing exposure to higher-cost, lower-performing locations. Executives cited shifting consumer spending patterns, intensified competition in the athletic footwear market, and rising costs associated with maintaining physical retail space as key reasons for the closures, which are scheduled to be completed by the end of the current fiscal year. United States – The store closures will affect about 1,200 employees, with the company stating it will provide transition services to support staff through the changes. Management described the reorganization as part of a broader strategy to prioritize digital-first sales channels and focus resources on higher-performing markets where the brand sees stronger demand. By concentrating on a smaller, more profitable store base and expanding its online presence, the company aims to stabilize its balance sheet and better navigate what it characterized as a challenging retail environment for athletic footwear and sporting goods.
Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.
Si eres cliente de Hibbett Sports, tu tienda local puede estar cerrando. Es posible que necesites encontrar un nuevo lugar para comprar artículos deportivos. ¿La buena noticia? La empresa está potenciando su presencia en línea. Por lo tanto, aún puedes comprar desde casa.
Esta es una señal de los tiempos. Más minoristas se están trasladando a las ventas digitales para sobrevivir. Es un duro golpe para los 1.200 empleados afectados. Pero es un movimiento necesario para que Hibbett Sports se mantenga en el juego. Merece la pena reenviarlo si conoces a un comprador de Hibbett.
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