Finish Line Appoints Amber Vanes, Vice President, Planning And Allocation
The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL), a leading national retailer of athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, today announced that Amber Vanes has been appointed vice president, planning and allocation.
Vanes has been with Finish Line for seven years, most recently serving as Senior Buyer/DMM for The Running Specialty Group. Finish Line, which acquired The Running Specialty Group last year, operates 19 specialty running shops in seven states and the District of Columbia under The Running Company banner as a joint venture with Gart Capital Partners.
“Amber’s experience with The Running Specialty Group together with her past roles as an apparel buyer and Manager of Planning and Allocation for soft goods at Finish Line make her uniquely prepared for the challenge of this new position,” said Sam Sato, president, Finish Line brand.
In her new role, Vanes will develop and evolve key financial and merchandising strategies.
Prior to Finish Line, Vanes worked as a Senior Business Analyst at Marshall Field and Company. She has a business degree from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. About Finish Line The Finish Line, Inc. is a premium retailer of athletic shoes, apparel and accessories. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Finish Line has 638 stores in malls across the U.S. and employs more than 11,000 sneakerologists who help customers every day connect with their sport, their life and their style. Online shopping is available at www.finishline.com and mobile shopping is available at m.finishline.com. Follow Finish Line on Twitter at Twitter.com/FinishLine and “like” Finish Line on Facebook at Facebook.com/FinishLineUSA. Finish Line also operates, through a venture with Gart Capital Partners, the Running Specialty Group, including 19 specialty running shops in seven states and the District of Columbia under The Running Company banner. More information is available at www.run.com. Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes statements that are or may be considered “forward-looking” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words or phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “estimates,” “outlook,” “potential,” “optimistic,” “confidence,” “continue,” “evolve,” “expand,” “growth” or words and phrases of similar meaning. Statements that describe objectives, plans or goals also are forward-looking statements.Select the service that is right for you!
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