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Hat World
 PROFILE
Hat World is hoping baseball caps top your shopping list. The retailer's stores cater to the headwear preferences of men, primarily between the ages of 12 and 24. Its 420-plus stores are located mostly in malls in 44 states. Hat World specializes in caps featuring licensed logos of pro and college sports teams; its stores stock regional favorites. Hat World, which opened its first store in 1995, also sells its products online. Founders George Berger, Glenn Campbell, and Scott Molander collectively own about half of the company. Bluestem Capital owns 48%. Hat World bought chief rival Lids in 2001; it will continue to use the Lids banner on stores and in about 90 kiosks located within Just For Feet stores.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 150.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 506.1%
Employees: 2,300
Revenue per employee: $65,217.39

 KEY PEOPLE
• Bob Dennis
    CEO
• Kenneth J. Kocher
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
8142 Woodland Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46278
US
Phone: 317-334-9428
Fax: 317-337-1428
Online: Web Site

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