Foot Locker, Inc. announced that Rick Mina has been promoted to a newly created position of President and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc., U.S.A. He will report to Matthew D. Serra, Foot Locker, Inc.’s President and CEO. Mr. Mina will be responsible for the Company’s U.S. retail store divisions — Foot Locker/Kids Foot Locker, Lady Footlocker and Champs Sports.
“Rick has done an outstanding job in managing our Champs Sports division, significantly growing its sales and profits,” stated Matthew D. Serra, Foot Locker, Inc.’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Today, Champs Sports is the leading mall-based specialty athletic retail concept in the U.S., after Foot Locker. We look forward to benefiting from Rick’s proven management and merchandising skills to make a positive impact on all of our U.S. store operations.”
Mr. Mina has been President and CEO of Champs Sports since 1999. During his three-year tenure in this position, Champs Sports sales have grown approximately $135 million and operating results improved by over $80 million. Prior to this position, Mr. Mina was President, Foot Locker Europe and was instrumental in building the infrastructure and organization that has allowed this division to continue its very exciting growth.
