2. History
Was created off of the F.W. Woolworth company
Owned by Venator Group Inc.
Was founded in!879 but, First store opened in 1974
Vision Statement: “To be the leading global retailer
of authentically inspired shoes and apparel.”
5. Operate/Size
Stores are mostly located at malls
3,921 primarily mall based stores in the U.S.,
Canada, Europe & Asia Pacific
44,110 Employees
American-Owned
8. Fun Facts
As of January 2014 Foot Locker sponsored 16
professional skateboarders
Owns other stores like Champs, Lady Foot Locker,
Kids Foot Locker
9. My Opinion
I think that it is very interesting and cool how Foot
Locker has adapted over the years and became
spread world wide. With people rushing into their
store waiting on the newest pair of Nike’s to be
released or how they make their employee’s look
like referee’s.
