Done Deal: Hibbett acquired, goes private Alabama-based Hibbett has new owners. Hibbett partners with Walmart, Salesforce for online deliveryHibbett customers can now place same- or next-day delivery for thousands of items with fulfillment from local stores. Hibbett to be acquired in $1.1 billion deal Athletic-inspired fashion retailer Hibbett is being acquired by JD Sports Fashion plc. Hibbett links rewards program to Nike Hibbett Inc. is connecting its loyalty program with Nike’s rewards offering. Hibbett focuses on customers with cloud-based store experience Hibbett Retail, parent company of Hibbett Sports and City Gear, is upgrading and expanding its store-level customer engagement and operations management Hibbett accepts online returns in-store – from hundreds of retailers Hibbett, parent company of Hibbett Sports and City Gear, is partnering with the Happy Returns in-person returns solution. Placer.ai: Five Below, Wawa among 10 brands to watch in 2023 A diverse lineup of retailers (and two restaurant chains) have one thing in common: They are all poised to be winners in 2023.
