Hicks led Foot Locker’s turnaround after the recession, joining the retailer in 2009 and executing an aggressive five-year plan that ultimately sent the top line to over $6 billion and the share price up 600% after closing unprofitable stores and trimming expenses. He went out on top, departing FL in 2014 and turning the reins over to Dick Johnson. Hicks then returned to his hometown of Houston, and is no stranger to Academy, currently serving on its Board of Managers. Academy tapped the former Big Foot chief to replace J.K. Symancyk, who is leaving the company after two and a ... Log in to view full article.