EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR RELEASE:
CONTACTS:
Blair Corporation
Jude Dippold, Communications Director
814 723-3600
CONTACTS:
Blair Corporation
Jude Dippold, Communications Director
814 723-3600
BLAIR CORPORATION APPOINTS JEREL HOLLENS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WARREN, Pa., (February 24, 2006) – Blair Corporation (Amex: BL), (www.blair.com), a national
catalog and multi-channel direct marketer of women’s and men’s apparel and home products, today
announced the appointment of Jerel G. Hollens, an independent consultant, as a new Director of the
Board. The addition of Mr. Hollens increases the number of board members from eight to nine
following a number of retirements over the past year.
Before recently establishing himself as an independent consultant, Mr. Hollens was Senior Vice
President, Supply Chain, for Dick’s Sporting Goods. During his time in that position, he developed
a comprehensive supply chain strategy to serve the company’s 235 stores and accommodate an average
growth of 50 stores each year. Previously, Mr. Hollens served as Vice President, Business Design,
at Gap Inc., where he was responsible for leading a cross-functional team implementing business
best practices. He has applied his expertise in supply chain management at several previous
positions, including: Vice President, Supply Chain, at Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Toys R Us.com; Vice
President, Merchandise Planning and Allocation, at Kids R Us, Babies R Us; and Vice President,
Planning and Allocation, at the May Company.
“Jerel’s expertise in supply chain management is a key asset which he brings to our Board as is his
broad experience in senior positions in other companies with diverse responsibilities. His input
will be important as Blair moves into the future and positions itself for renewed corporate
growth,” said Craig N. Johnson, Blair Corporation Board Chairman, in announcing the appointment.
“Supply chain management is a crucial component of business at Blair. Having Jerel’s expertise on
our Board will be invaluable.”
Mr. Hollens, a graduate of Central Michigan University, began his career at the National Bank of
Detroit. He then moved to positions at Target Corporation, J.L. Hudson Department Store in Detroit,
followed by a move to Target Corporation’s Mervyn’s Division, where he held the position of
Director of Merchandise Planning, Systems, Control and Training.
ABOUT BLAIR
Headquartered in Warren, Pennsylvania, Blair Corporation sells a broad range of women’s and men’s apparel and home products through direct mail marketing and its Web sites www.blair.com and www.irvinepark.com. Blair Corporation employs approximately 2,000 associates (worldwide) and operates facilities and retail outlets in Northwestern Pennsylvania as well as a catalog outlet in Wilmington, Delaware. The Company, which has annual sales of approximately $500 million, is publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange (Amex:BL). For additional information, please visit http://www.blair.com.
Headquartered in Warren, Pennsylvania, Blair Corporation sells a broad range of women’s and men’s apparel and home products through direct mail marketing and its Web sites www.blair.com and www.irvinepark.com. Blair Corporation employs approximately 2,000 associates (worldwide) and operates facilities and retail outlets in Northwestern Pennsylvania as well as a catalog outlet in Wilmington, Delaware. The Company, which has annual sales of approximately $500 million, is publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange (Amex:BL). For additional information, please visit http://www.blair.com.