Sporting Goods Wholesaler and Distributor

Are you looking for a Sporting Goods Wholesaler or Distributor?

Do you have a Sports Drink you would like to get into major retail accounts?

If so, I have contacts at the largest sporting goods wholesaler and distributor that will purchase your product from you and sell it to major retail accounts.

If you notice the accounts listed below may be almost impossible for you to get your product into on your own.

It is much easier to use a distributor that has been selling to them for over 50 years and also represents some of the biggest sporting good brands in the US.

This wholesalers also distributes 75 percent of all Walmarts sporting good products.

Contact us if you would like to present your product to any of the accounts below.








The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) brings a tradition of value, service, and support to its 11.5 million authorized customers at military installations in the United States, Europe and in the Pacific.For 109 years, AAFES has provided support to troops serving around the world.

Ace Hardware began as a small chain of stores established by a group of Chicago-area retailers in 1924 has evolved into one of the nation's leading "helpful hardware" dealer-owned cooperatives. 2004 marks a milestone year for Ace Hardware - our 80th anniversary. Throughout the years, many things have changed. From a few Chicago-area hardware stores, Ace has grown to include more than 4,800 stores in 50 states and 72 countries. Yet one thing has remained unchanged - Ace's commitment to deliver quality, friendly and helpful hardware service to consumers.

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (Big 5) is a sporting goods retailer in the western United States. The Company's product mix includes athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as a broad selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, snowboarding and in-line skating. The Company provides a full-line product offering in a traditional sporting goods store format that averages approximately 11,000 square feet.

Canadian Tire Retail and its Associate Dealers together form one of Canada's best-known and most successful retailers, with more than 450 stores from coast to coast. Canadian Tire offers customers a large selection of national and retail brands through three 'stores' under one roof - automotive parts, accessories and service; sports and leisure products; and home products.

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (Dick's) is a full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel and footwear in a specialty store environment. As of January 31, 2004, the Company operated 163 stores in 27 states throughout the Eastern half of the United States.

Do it Best Corp. is a leading wholesaler in the hardware and home center industry.Founded in 1945, Do it Best Corp. is a member-owned cooperative of over 4,300 hardware stores, home centers, and lumberyards in the United States and in 43 countries around the world. Do it Best Corp. is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and stocks more than 68,000 hardware and building material products at each of their seven strategically located retail service centers: Cape Girardeau, MO; Dixon, IL; Lexington, SC; Medina, OH; Waco, TX; Woodburn, OR; and Montgomery, NY.

Dunham's Sports, one of the largest full-line sporting goods chains in the U.S., was founded in 1937 as Dunham's Bait & Tackle. They staredt in Waterford, Michigan, just outside Detroit, and they still make their corporate home there. Now they've grown into a complete sports outfitter serving customers in 11 states, from Minnesota to Maryland.

Gander Mountain is a leading specialty retailer that serves the needs of outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts, with a particular focus on hunting, fishing and camping. At the beginning of October 2004, the Company had 80 Gander Mountain outdoor lifestyle stores in 14 states - Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Gart Sports is the largest full-line sporting goods retailer in the Western United States. In addition to its Gart Sports locations, the company operates stores under the Sportmart and Oshman's brand names, and established a reputation for providing a comprehensive high-quality assortment of brand name sporting apparel and equipment at competitive prices.

The Kroger Co. is one of the largest retail food companies in the United States as measured by total annual sales. The headquarters are in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company mission is to be a leader in the distribution and merchandising of food, pharmacy, health and personal care items, seasonal merchandise, and related products and services.

H-E-B serves families all over Texas with almost 300 grocery stores and 55,000 employees. H-E-B's commitment to excellence has made it one of the nation's largest independently owned food retailers. Yet H-E-B's success has not changed its commitment to giving the customer exceptional service, low prices and friendly shopping.

Kmart Corporation is a discount retailer operating through 1,511 Kmart discount stores and Supercenters with locations in 49 states, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands and Guam, as of January 28, 2004, and through an e-commerce shopping site, www.kmart.com.

Meijer started out as a local grocer - offering the best products and prices in town. Today they still offer the best groceries in town, and a whole lot more.

MC Sports, from a small single store to a multi-store chain operation, MC Sports has enjoyed phenomenal growth in a short time. Established in 1946, MC Sports had its start as Michigan Clothiers, a single store in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In the early days, men's clothing shared shelf space with military surplus items and recreational products. Today MC Sports continues to grow with over 65 stores located in six states throughout the Midwest. A wide variety of authentic products, friendly knowledgeable staff and our customers trust have built our business for over 50 years. We now bring these same values to you over the Internet. We hope the site serves you well. Our goal is to provide you with the same shopping experience you've come to trust in our stores.

Modell's Sporting Goods is the nation's oldest, family-owned and operated, retailer of sporting goods, sporting apparel, menswear and brand name athletic footwear. Modells.com currently offers a large collection of products from top name brands in the sporting goods and apparel business.

The Sports Authority, Inc. (TSA) is a sporting goods retailer in the United States, with 384 stores in 45 states as of January 31, 2004. TSA operates its stores under four brand names: Sports Authority, Gart Sports, Oshman's and Sportmart.

ShopKo Stores, Inc. provides general merchandise and retail health services through two business segments: ShopKo Retail and Pamida Retail. The ShopKo Retail segment consists of a multi-department retailer operating under the "ShopKo" name, located primarily in mid-size and larger communities.

Rite Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains, combining its modern store base, strong brand name, modern distribution centers and superior pharmacy technology with a talented team of approximately 72,000 full and part-time associates serving customers in 28 states and the District of Columbia. Rite Aid currently operates approximately 3400 stores, reporting total sales of $16.5 billion at the end of its 2004 fiscal year.

The Home Depot, Inc. operates Home Depot stores, which are warehouse-style stores selling building materials, home improvement supplies and lawn and garden products, primarily to do-it-yourselfers. In addition, the Company operates EXPO Design Center stores, which offer products and services primarily related to design and renovation projects; Home Depot Landscape Supply stores, which service landscape professionals and garden enthusiasts with lawn, landscape and garden products, and Home Depot Supply stores serving primarily professional customers.

Sportmart, one of The Sports Authority, Inc. brand name. TSA is a sporting goods retailer in the United States, with 384 stores in 45 states as of January 31, 2004.

Sport Chalet is the premier sporting goods store. They carry the best brands, but that's not all. They offer unparalleled customer service and dozens of value-added services, from rentals to repairs. With 17 specialty shops all under one roof, their full array of products and services will thrill any sports lover.

The Sports Authority, Inc. (TSA) is a sporting goods retailer in the United States, with 384 stores in 45 states as of January 31, 2004. TSA operates its stores under four brand names: Sports Authority, Gart Sports, Oshman's and Sportmart.

TruServ is a cooperative comprised of members who are entrepreneur-retailers. By the beginning of the 21st Century, TruServ had reached more than 6,500 members and achieved more than $2 billion in sales. Today they are a family of approximately 6,200-plus stores in 54 countries, 12 regional distribution centers and 3,000

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates retail stores in various formats around the world. It organizes its business into three segments: Wal-Mart Stores, SAM'S CLUB and International.

Wal-Mart Canada was founded in March of 1994 with the acquisition of the Woolco division of Woolworth Canada Inc, committed to giving Canadians the best shopping experience in the marketplace. Each Wal-Mart store across Canada offers top quality merchandise and services. Every store houses close to 80,000 different products. Merchandise includes apparel, home fashions, household goods, toys, hardware, paint, wallpaper, automotive accessories, electronics, sporting goods, furniture, horticulture, cosmetics, jewellery, and convenient food items.

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is a major food and drug retailer operating in 12 states in the southeastern United States and the Bahama Islands. As of June 30, 2004, the Company, directly or through subsidiaries, operated 1,049










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