Finish Line, Inc.

Finish Line, Inc.
TypeSubsidiary
Nasdaq: FINL (Class A)
IndustryAthletic footwear and fashion
Founded1976; 50 years ago (1976)
FoundersAlan Cohen
David Klapper
HeadquartersIndianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Number of locations
670
Key peopleSam Sato (chairman & CEO)
ProductsClothing and shoes
Revenue$1.44 billion (2013)
Number of employees
10,000+
ParentJD Sports
Websitefinishline.com
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Finish Line, Inc. is an American retail chain that sells athletic shoes and related apparel and accessories. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company operates 288 stores in 40 states and Puerto Rico, mostly in shopping malls; they also operate Finish Line-branded athletic shoe departments in more than 450 Macy's stores. On June 18, 2018, the company was acquired by multinational retailer JD Sports after the completion of its merger at a price of $13.50 per share in cash.

Finish Line, Inc. was founded by Alan H. Cohen and David Klapper in 1976.

References

  1. ↑ "Executive Compensation & Stock Trading". Bloomberg Businessweek.
  2. ↑ "Revenue, EPS, & Dividend - The Finish Line, Inc. (FINL) - NASDAQ.com". NASDAQ.
  3. ↑ "Finish Line, JD Sports Fashion Complete Merger - Quick Facts". NASDAQ.com. June 18, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Finish Line Co-Founder Klapper Retires From Board - WSJ". Wall Street Journal. 2009-08-11. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2026-10-18.

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