Whimsical hats as much art as attire
Bes-Ben hats were an unusual combination of headwear, fashion statement and art. And now, 60 of the most whimsical works are on display at Newfields.
Bes-Ben hats were an unusual combination of headwear, fashion statement and art. And now, 60 of the most whimsical works are on display at Newfields.
The short documentary-style piece debuts Tuesday in Lids stores nationwide as the cap maker makes major operational changes and beefs up its web presence.
CEO David Baxter, who was hired in May 2016, is aiming to marry the best of online retailing with brick-and-mortar stores, to lift the company’s profit margin to where it was five years ago.
Cubs fans had been waiting more than a century for this triumph, and the rush for celebratory merchandise is on. Zionsville-based Lids Sports Group is using extra workers to make sure key stores have caps available as soon as possible.
Sales for Indianapolis-based Lids Sports Group have been so disappointing that parent Genesco Inc. within the past six months has twice cut its fiscal 2015 full-year earnings, from a high of $5.55 per share to a low of $4.75 per share.
Hat-maker Emily Clark faces challenges with her nearly lost art.