Lids was founded in 1995 in Zionsville, Indiana. The company operates a chain of hat and sports apparel stores, as well as an eCommerce site.
The company sold more than 6,000 hats alone during its first 5 years of business. The majority of items sold are sports or sport team hats, however, other brands are also available, including Columbia, Nike, and Hurley. In addition to hats, the company offers pennants, jewelry, bumper stickers, storage systems for hats, and Nike footwear.
Lids also goes by the name of Hat World. Hat World and Lids were acquired in April of 2004 by Genesco, Inc. Lids and Hat World has more than 1,130 locations, mainly in malls, airports, and factory outlet stores. Most locations offer embroidery and custom designs.
Hat World, Inc. was acquired in April 2004 by footwear retailer Genesco, Inc.
In December 2022, the company announced it would offer a new service called Lids Hat Drop, which allows clients to purchase exclusive and limited-edition product releases from noteworthy celebrity, designer, influencer, and athlete collaborations.
In-store shoppers will be the first to access and buy exclusive hat releases at 11 a.m. ET each Friday, an hour before the products drop online.
Lids maintains a corporate office in Indianapolis, Indiana
Lids was founded in 1995 in Zionsville, Indiana. The company operates a chain of hat and sports apparel stores, as well as an eCommerce site.
History
The company sold more than 6,000 hats alone during its first 5 years of business. The majority of items sold are sports or sport team hats, however, other brands are also available, including Columbia, Nike, and Hurley. In addition to hats, the company offers pennants, jewelry, bumper stickers, storage systems for hats, and Nike footwear.
Lids also goes by the name of Hat World. Hat World and Lids were acquired in April of 2004 by Genesco, Inc. Lids and Hat World has more than 1,130 locations, mainly in malls, airports, and factory outlet stores. Most locations offer embroidery and custom designs.
Hat World, Inc. was acquired in April 2004 by footwear retailer Genesco, Inc.
In December 2022, the company announced it would offer a new service called Lids Hat Drop, which allows clients to purchase exclusive and limited-edition product releases from noteworthy celebrity, designer, influencer, and athlete collaborations.
In-store shoppers will be the first to access and buy exclusive hat releases at 11 a.m. ET each Friday, an hour before the products drop online.
Lids maintains a corporate office in Indianapolis, Indiana
