NEW YORK, NY---July 22, 2002 --- Melissa Ritchie has been named merchandiser of Jack Nicklaus Sportswear. The announcement was made by Rob Stein, vice president of Jack Nicklaus Sportswear, to whom Ritchie will report. She is based in New York.

In this position, Ritchie will work closely with Rob Stein and Jack Nicklaus designer Anna Alfaro, in merchandising Jack Nicklaus Sportswear at green grass, which includes knit and woven shirts, sweaters, trousers, shorts and outerwear, beginning with the Spring 2003 collection.

"We are pleased to welcome Melissa to our new team. Her merchandising background will be a valuable resource to us in repositioning the Jack Nicklaus brand at green grass," said Stein.

Prior to joining Jack Nicklaus Sportswear, Ritchie held positions at Dillards, Saks Fifth Avenue and Jacobsons. Ritchie held a double major and earned her B.A. degree in both political science and marketing from Tulane University in New Orleans.

Jack Nicklaus is a brand under the HMX subsidiary of Hartmarx Corporation (NYSE: HMX). Hartmarx produces and markets business, casual and golf apparel for both men and women through a broad range of retail channels.