Retail news ( US ) : Sports Inc. Announces 2012 Awards

Green Top, Ashland, Virginia

Sports, Inc. announced its 2012 awards February 13th at the Outdoors Sporting Goods Show held in Phoenix, AZ.  The national member-owned sporting goods buying group held its annual spring buying show at the Phoenix Convention Center Feb. 13th-16th.

2012 Outdoor Member of the Year

Green Top Sporting Goods of Ashland, Virginia was awarded the 2013 Store of the Year award.

Green Top has been a member of Sports, Inc. since 2006 and employs 96 people. The business was founded in 1947 and recently expanded from a 12,000 square foot location into an impressive 67,000 square foot facility. While their product selection and floor space has increased, their focus on expert custom service continues.

Green Top Sporting Goods was chosen for their excellent representation as a Sports, Inc. member. Andy Eames, Outdoor Division Manager speaks highly of the family-owned business. "Green Top has been in business for over 65 years.  They've seen the highs and lows in this industry and are a great success story for independent dealers across the country.  We are proud to have them as part of Sports, Inc.”

Sporting Chance AwardEach February and June, Sports, Inc. draws one member from its membership for its Sporting Chance Award.  The winner of the random drawing is awarded a $20,000 prize to be given to a worthy group(s) that promotes sporting goods in the member’s market area.  The Sports, Inc. Sporting Chance Award has donated nearly $500,000 to communities and the industry in the years since its inception.   
The February 2013 winner is Duncan Gun Shop in North Wilkesboro, NC who will implement the awarded funds in the upcoming year.

2012 Vendor of the Year- Drake Waterfowl

2012 Salesperson of the Year- Brian Gerrain, Rocky Brands

Sports, Inc. is a national, member-owned sporting goods buying group with over 434 members and 608 locations in 50 states.  Sports, Inc. was established in 1965 and is headquartered in Lewistown, Mont. 

( Source Sports Inc through SportsOneSource )