Trade Show :Worldwide Concludes Successful Spring 2013 Trade Show

Worldwide, the member-owned buying group for independent retailers, based in Kent, Washington, has just concluded their Spring 2013 Trade Show held in Reno, NV with a record number of members and vendors in attendance.

The three-day show activity included 675 vendor exhibiting booths representing over 850 lines. 250 Member Retailers and 26 new Prospective Member Retailers with over 500 store locations were buying shooting sports, camping/outdoor, fishing, apparel and footwear.
Seven eligible retailers became new members at the show. The buying activity showed optimism for the upcoming year in all of these categories.

The Worldwide Toy Show was held in conjunction with the Spring 2013 Trade Show. The buying in this category continues to grow for our independent retailers. This category allows them to differentiate themselves from their competition. 

The Annual Awards for outstanding support of Worldwide members for 2012 were presented at the General Meeting. 

President’s Award – Wayne Petrus, Tyner Petrus, Monroe, LA
Member of the Year 2012 – Parker Cassidy Supply, Clinton, IA
Vendor of the Year 2012 – Hardlines Category – Vortex Optics
Vendor of the Year 2012 – Softlines Category – Grundens Foulweather Gear
Outstanding Customer Service Award – Hardlines Category – Peggy Hickenbottom – Springfield Armory
Outstanding Customer Service Award – Softlines Category – Jason Stensney – Converse, Inc.
 
The next Worldwide Buying Group Show will be held in Reno, NV from Sept. 16-19, 2013.

( Source SportsOneSource )