The Finish Line appointed Lou Spagna as president of Man Alive. Mr. Spagna will report to Glenn Lyon, President of The Finish Line. Mr. Spagna brings over thirty years of experience in the apparel retail industry and a proven track record of leading retail divisions to success. Most recently, Mr. Spagna served as president of the retail division of Haggar Clothing Company in Dallas, TX.
Under his leadership, this division experienced seven consecutive years of same store sales growth, making it a leader in the outlet retail segment.
“Lou has demonstrated his ability to improve profitability, develop high performance teams and lead retail businesses to success. I look forward to working with him to create exciting new initiatives for Man Alive,” said Mr. Lyon. “I also want to express our appreciation to the Bublick family for the service they have provided to Man Alive since its acquisition by The Finish Line. We wish them well in their future endeavors.”
“I am excited about the opportunity to lead Man Alive and continue to build this concept,” said Mr. Spagna. “My experience in the street fashion business gives me confidence that I can lead Man Alive to being a vibrant part of The Finish Line's business. I look forward to working with the Man Alive team to realize its potential for the benefit of all our shareholders.”
Prior to joining Haggar, Mr. Spagna served as president, retail division at Bugle Boy Industries, where he successfully restructured the division, creating growth and improving margins. Previously, Mr. Spagna served as President of the “Menz” Division of Merry-Go-Round Enterprises, where he successfully redirected the merchandise mix to urban street wear. As the EVP and general manager of Melville Corp's Chess King, Mr. Spagna led the re-merchandising of the 450-store chain, reversing several years of same store sales declines. Earlier in his career, he held senior management positions at May Department Store Company.
