BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hibbett Sports (NASDAQ: HIBB), a Birmingham based premium athleisure retailer, today announced support of the American Red Cross in their Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, by accepting donations at more than 1,000 Hibbett Sports stores nationwide and online at www.Hibbett.com through September 30, 2017.

'Hurricane Harvey has caused tremendous devastation in the communities we serve and our thoughts are with the victims and first responders dealing with this crisis,' said Jeff Rosenthal, President and CEO, Hibbett. 'We are fortunate that all of our employees are safe and our stores in Texas and Louisiana only suffered minor damage. But we've seen the devastation around us and want to do our part to support Hurricane Harvey victims as they recover and rebuild their lives.'

All locations will be accepting customer donations for the American Red Cross in their relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and donations will also be accepted online. To find the nearest store location, please visit www.Hibbett.com. Hibbett Sports stores throughout the US carry newly released, exclusive and hard-to-find footwear, athletic apparel and equipment. No purchase is necessary to make a donation and donations are tax deductible.

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, Adidas and Under Armour. 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

Hibbett Media Contact:
 Wendy Yellin
925-519-3363

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