8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 30, 2012

Hibbett Sports, Inc.

(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)

Delaware	000-20969	20-8159608
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission	(IRS Employer
	File Number)	Identification No.)

451 Industrial Lane

Birmingham, Alabama  35211

(Address of principal executive offices)

(205) 942-4292

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Mr. Gary A. Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has advised Hibbett Sports, Inc. (Company) of his retirement effective June 1, 2012.  A copy of the Company’s press release issued on January 30, 2012 regarding Mr. Smith’s retirement is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 is furnished pursuant to Item 5.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed”.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by Hibbett Sports, Inc. dated January 30, 2012

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HIBBETT SPORTS, INC.
By:	/s/ Gary A. Smith
	Gary A. Smith
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

January 30, 2012

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by Hibbett Sports, Inc. dated January 30, 2012

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Contact:	Gary A. Smith
	Senior Vice President &
	Chief Financial Officer
	(205) 942-4292

HIBBETT ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GARY SMITH

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 30, 2012) – Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: HIBB), a sporting goods retailer, today announced that Gary A. Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, is retiring effective June 1, 2012. The Company has commenced a search for his replacement with the goal of ensuring a smooth and orderly transition.

Mr. Smith joined Hibbett in April 2001 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer when the Company had 282 stores in 19 states, predominantly in the Southeast.  Today, Hibbett has over 800 stores in 26 states.  Prior to joining Hibbett, Mr. Smith served in senior financial positions with Parisian for most of his career.

Jeff Rosenthal, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are sorry to see Gary leave us, but regrettably understand his choice to retire and spend more time with his family.  On behalf of the entire organization, we thank Gary for his contributions and commitment to Hibbett.  Gary has been a key contributor to our growth and success over the past 12 years.  He has built an exceptional financial organization at Hibbett, and his successor will inherit a very capable team.”

Mr. Smith added, “It has been my pleasure to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of Hibbett Sports. I have enjoyed my time with Hibbett and am extremely proud of what we, as a team, have accomplished during my tenure.  I look forward to watching Hibbett Sports continue to grow and prosper.”

Hibbett Sports, Inc. operates sporting goods stores in small to mid-sized markets, predominately in the Southeast, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and the lower Midwest regions of the United States.  The Company’s primary store format is Hibbett Sports, a 5,000-square-foot store located in strip centers and enclosed malls.

A WARNING ABOUT FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:  Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward looking statements" as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward looking statements address future events, developments or results and typically use words such as believe, anticipate, expect, intend, plan, forecast, guidance, outlook, or estimate.  For example, our forward looking statements include statements regarding future growth and prosperity.  Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including economic conditions, industry trends, merchandise trends, vendor relationships, customer demand, and competition.  For a discussion of these factors, as well as others which could affect our business, you should carefully review our Annual Report and other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors," "Business" and "MD&A" sections in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 29, 2011, and the “MD&A” section on our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed on June 3, September 6, and December 6, 2011. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the future events, developments or results described by our forward looking statements in this document could turn out to be materially and adversely different from those we discuss or imply.  We are not obligated to release publicly any revisions to any forward looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report and you should not expect us to do so.

END OF EXHIBIT 99.1