After over 43 years in the industry, Bob Stevenish,
president and COO of Modell’s Sporting Goods will retire, effective
February 1, 2008. CEO, Mitchell Modell will assume all of the
merchandising responsibilities that formally belonged to Stevenish and
become CEO and president.

“Our company has grown tremendously under Bob’s
leadership and involvement,” said Modell. “His tireless dedication and
unique understanding of the business certainly has made a lasting
impression throughout the company and industry as well.”

“Modell’s is a dynamic company; our store growth,
merchandise initiatives, store programs and our organizational
development have positioned the company to produce great results in the
future,” said Stevenish. “I am grateful to the Modell’s family,
Mitchell Modell and all the wonderful associates for making the past 5
years so exciting and rewarding.”

Prior to his position at Modell's, Stevenish served
as CEO of Trilegiant Corporation, a Membership and Marketing firm with
22 Million Active Members, and as a Senior Executive at major retailers
including; Montgomery Wards, Hill's Department Stores, JC Penney , and
FEDCO.