Hibbett Sports Inc. CEO Jeff Rosenthal in March announced he would retire from the Birmingham, AL-based company’s top post later this year as soon as his replacement was on board. He recently spoke with SGB Executive about his “tough” decision to leave Hibbett, the legacy he’s leaving and what’s needed for a retailer to survive in today’s changing landscape.
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Lululemon And DMSE Sports Present The First-Ever 2019 Lululemon San Diego 10K
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