Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> November 30, 1998

Michael J. Newsome – Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc (hibb)

MICHAEL J. NEWSOME joined Hibbett over 30 years ago as an outside salesman and has served as the President and the Chief Operating Officer of the Company since 1981. Throughout his career at Hibbett, Mr. Newsome has held numerous positions including retail clerk, outside salesman to schools, store manager, district manager, division manager, and President. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Newsome worked in the sporting goods retail business for six years. Profile
TWST: Please give us an overview of Hibbett Sporting Goods?

Mr. Newsome: Hibbett Sporting Goods, is head quartered in Birmingham,

Alabama, and is a small market operator. We've been around