HAT WORLD, whichpurchased the Lids’ chain out of bankruptcy court in May, will continue to opennew doors under both banners. The formal plan for CY02 isn’t being formallydisclosed, but management says growth will continue in malls and other venues,such as airport terminals. The two had little location overlap when theymerged. CY01 unit growth projection for both banners is targeted between 35 and50 doors. Before Hat World agreed to its May acquisition, there was anagreement to shutter 121 unprofitable Lids’ ... Log in to view full article.