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Our Association
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers was organized in
1953 and incorporated in 1954. The Association was originally identified as the Sporting Goods Jobbers Association. In 1962 the name was officially changed, and manufacturers and reps were invited to join as Associate members. Today the NASGW is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers, and independent sales reps - both national and international -all of whom are primarily involved with fishing, hunting and shooting sports equipment and accessories. The NASGW is the organizer and sponsor of the industry's former Hunting Show, now known as the NASGW Annual Meeting/Expo Event. This newly formatted annual event provides an unmatched educational, marketing and communications opportunity for the hunting and shooting sports wholesaler, manufacturer and sales professional.
The NASGW annually recognizes manufacturers with Manufacturer of the Year Awards, and in 2005 initiated a special industry leadership award as well. The criteria for the awards are based on areas of the manufacturer's performance which enable the wholesaler to provide efficient and effective service in the marketplace.
The NASGW serves as a liaison with other sporting goods associations, and is also a member of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW). NASGW members receive a discount on NAW Publications.
Our
Objectives
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To
promote the common interest of the sporting goods industry. |
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To
encourage the highest standards of merchandising practices. |
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To
maintain an active liaison with the trade associations of all
other segments of the industry. |
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To
collect and distribute information as to all matters or things
pertaining to sporting goods wholesalers. |
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To
conduct and participate in sporting goods shows and exhibitions. |
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Our
Membership
The Wholesaler
members of the National Association of Sporting
Goods Wholesalers collectively provide:
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Over
4,000 employees who supply sales, service and delivery service
in the U.S. and Canada. |
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Over
600 experienced and knowledgeable salespeople who call regularly
on thousands of retail outlets selling sporting goods to the
consumer. |
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More
than 3,500,000 square feet of warehouse space located throughout
the U.S. |
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Sales
of more than $2 billion annually of a variety of sporting goods
equipment and accessories. |
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Thousands
of catalog pages in print and on-line featuring photos and
descriptive information about sporting goods products available
to the retailer from nearby inventories averaging 15,000 SKU's
or more. |
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A
capital investment in inventory of over $500,000,000. |
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Our
2007-2008 Board of Directors
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