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Exhibit 99.1
Approved: Daniel J. Nahmens
Chief Financial Officer
Track `n Trail
(916) 933-4525
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Contact: Chad A. Jacobs/Thomas M. Ryan
Integrated Corporate Relations
(203) 222-9013
TRACK 'N TRAIL ANNOUNCES THE RESIGNATION OF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., September 1, 2000 -- Track 'n Trail (NASDAQ: TKTL), a
premier destination specialty retailer of branded casual, outdoor and adventure
footwear, today announced that Mr. John Wilkinson, Chief Operating Officer has
resigned in order to pursue other interests.
Greg Batchelder, Merchandise Manager for the Track `n Trail stores and Russell
Trumm, Merchandise Manager for the Overland Trading stores will assume the
duties associated with merchandise. Alan Malnofski, Vice President of Store
Operations will assume full responsibility for store operations and visual
merchandising. Mr. Batchelder and Mr. Trumm have been with the company 8 years
and 7 years, respectively, working directly for Mr. Wilkinson in their current
positions. Mr. Malnofski joined the company in February from Goodwill
Industries, where he served as Director of Retail.
David L. Suechting, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO commented, "We would like
to thank John for his many contributions during his tenure at Track `n Trail and
wish him luck in his future endeavors. While we are sad to see him go, we are
extremely confident with the abilities of Greg, Russell and Alan. All three
individuals are familiar with the daily operations of running the Company and
are committed to our plans for future long-term growth."
Track 'n Trail is one of the largest full-service specialty retailers in the
United States, focusing on a broad range of branded casual, outdoor and
adventure footwear. As of July 1, 2000 the Company operated 112 Track 'n Trail
stores and 44 Overland Trading stores in 33 states. The Track `n Trail and
Overland stores offer a wide range of rugged walking and fashion casual shoes,
sandals and boots, featuring brands such as Timberland, Dr.
Martens, Birkenstock, Teva, Vans, Airwalk, Clarks, Ecco and Rockport.
