BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 7, 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 they are the exclusive Nike N7 retail partner. In
alignment with Native American Heritage Month, the latest N7 line,
benefitting the N7 Fund, will launch on November 7, 2018. The exclusive N7 footwear and
apparel line will be available in 50 Hibbett Sports stores in 17
states and online at www.Hibbett.com/NikeN7.
The N7 Fund is committed to creating early and positive
experiences in sport and physical activity for Native American and
Aboriginal Youth in North America.
The N7 collection supports Nike's commitment to get kids moving
through the N7 Fund, which supports organizations to provide sport
and physical activity programming to kids in Native American and
Aboriginal communities so that they can lead healthier, happier and
more successful lives.
To commemorate the 2018 holiday season, Nike has created nine,
N7 limited-edition apparel items and six pairs of sneakers for men
and women, inspired by today's modern Native American community.
Items in the collection feature intricate beadwork patterning and a
color palette from the natural world. Hibbett Sports stores will
exclusively carry the full line of Nike N7 products in 50 stores,
to check availability in your area, stop by or shop your local
Store online at www.Hibbett.com.
"N7 is our commitment to bring sport and all of its benefits to
Native American and Aboriginal communities in the United States and Canada" said Sam McCracken, General Manager and Visionary of
Nike N7. "Through activity, competition and play you can
unleash the power of your generation. Nike N7 and the N7 Fund are
aligned with Nike's Community Impact commitment to get kids moving
through sport and play so that they can lead healthier, happier and
more successful lives.
"We are proud to partner with Nike to bring the unique and
impactful N7 collection to our customers," said Jeff Rosenthal, President and CEO, Hibbett.
"We hope that through this partnership we can help spread the word
about at-risk youth in the Native American community and the
importance of activity, while promoting the great work of the Nike
N7 fund."
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 premium brands. Also, just introduced is the convenient
Reserve Online or Buy Online and Pick-Up in Store service and
check local availability online with the new Shop
My Store feature.
About Nike N7
Nike believes kids aren't meant to sit
still, they're Made to Play. The N7 collection supports Nike's
commitment to get kids moving through the N7 Fund, which supports
organizations to provide sport and physical activity programming to
kids in Native American and Aboriginal communities so that they can
lead healthier, happier and more successful lives. Since its
inception in 2009, the N7 Fund has awarded $5.6 million in grants to 243 communities and
organizations, reaching more than 420,000 youth. Harnessing the
power of sport as a unifying force, the N7 Fund helps kids reach
their greatest potential and reflects Nike's belief in creating
more equal playing fields for everyone.
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,
Jordan, adidas, Under Armour and
more. 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 or in their nearest store by
visiting www.Hibbett.com. Follow us @HibbettSports
Contact: Wendy Yellin,
925-519-3363 or pr@hibbett.com
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