BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hibbett
Sporting Goods Inc. (NASDAQ: HIBB), a U.S. based athleisure
retailer operating more than 1,000 premium athletic apparel,
footwear and equipment stores in small and mid-sized markets, today
announced a partnership with comedian, Jermaine "Funnymaine"
Johnson aka "The Bama fan on the couch" as the exclusive
Funnymaine Collection licensed apparel in-store retail
partner.
In celebration of the upcoming football season, the public is
invited to attend the Hibbett Sports/Funnymaine launch party taking
place on August 17, 2018 from
4pm to 6pm at the Hibbett Sports
located at Brookwood Village in Birmingham. Jermaine "Funnymaine" Johnson will
make an appearance at the #HibbettXFunnymaine launch party and will
be giving away prizes, showcasing the latest in Funnymaine apparel
and taking photos with fans.
"We have been sponsors of Alabama football for years and Jermaine
"Funnymaine" Johnson captures the essence of what it is to be a
true Alabama football fan," said
Sarah Sharp-Wangaard, VP Marketing,
Hibbett Sports. "We are excited to have him visit with fans at our
Shaker Shack during select home games and make his iconic and fun
apparel available to Hibbett customers."
As the exclusive in-store Funnymaine apparel partner, over 130
Hibbett Sports stores throughout southeast will carry the official
University of Alabama licensed apparel,
beginning in August. Consumers will also be able to purchase select
items online at www.Hibbett.com. Funnymaine will also appear at the
Hibbett Sports Shaker Shack on the University
of Alabama Walk of Champions for the game against
Texas A&M on September 22nd, the Missouri game on October
13th and at the Iron Bowl on November 24th. The Hibbett Sports
Shaker Shack will be on site for all University of Alabama home games, so fans can grab
free shakers for the game and meet Crimson Tide legends.
"I'm excited to partner with Hibbett and give everyone a great
experience and great merchandise from the true fan perspective,"
said Jermaine "Funnymaine" Johnson. "I love supporting the
University and entertaining audiences, so this is a great
opportunity to do both alongside the Hibbett brand."
Hibbett Sports stores provide athletes, fitness enthusiasts,
fashionistas and sneakerheads, with access to newly
released, exclusive and hard-to-find athletic apparel and footwear
from brands like Nike, Adidas, Jordan and more. The new Hibbett mobile app
provides consumers with the tools they need to easily browse for
products, enter sneaker raffles and make purchases from the palm of
their hands.
About Hibbett Sports
Hibbett Sports, headquartered in
Birmingham, Alabama is a leading
athletic-inspired fashion retailer with more than 1,000 stores,
primarily located in small and mid-sized communities across the
country. Founded in 1945, Hibbett stores have a rich history of
convenient locations, personalized customer service and access to
coveted footwear, apparel and equipment from top brands like Nike,
Adidas, Jordan and Under Armour.
Today Hibbett is one of the largest companies headquartered in
Alabama with 9,200 employees
nationwide. Consumers can browse styles, find new releases, shop
looks and make purchases online, via mobile app or by visiting
their nearest store, which can be found online at www.Hibbett.com.
Follow us @HibbettSports.
About Funnymaine
Jermaine Funnymaine Johnson is
a die-hard Alabama Football fan, lifetime class clown and has been
a professional comedian since 2005. His talent has taken him from
small stages, to large arenas, radio shows and major television
appearances including ESPN, Fox Sports, TBS, Comedy Central and
more. Funnymaine has featured for other star comedians like
Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, Rickey
Smiley, Tony Rock,
Tommy Davidson and several others.
His web series and other online media keep millions of people
around the country laughing every day. He can be heard daily on
95.7 Jamz in Birmingham hosting
the afternoon drive and can be seen on the road touring as he packs
out comedy clubs and concert halls all around the country. He most
recently sold out shows in Los
Angeles, Chattanooga and Little Rock, and has several
upcoming shows in Nashville,
Orlando and more. For more information
on upcoming shows and appearances visit www.Funnymaine.com, and
follow @Funnymaine for more fun and laughs.
Media Contact:
Wendy Yellin
925-519-3363
email: wendyymarcom@yahoo.com
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