Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - June 2015 - 2

CONTENTS

JUNE2015

On the Cover

EDITORIAL
Editor: Jamar Laster
(770) 291-5578 * Jamar.Laster@EmeraldExpo.com
Associate Editor: John Burns
(770) 291-5415 * John.Burns@EmeraldExpo.com
Contributing Writers: Jimmy Lamb, Mike May,
Michael J. Pallerino
ART
Art Director: Wendi Van Eldik
(770) 291-5520 * Wendi.VanEldik@EmeraldExpo.com
Graphic Designer: Ben Carpenter
CarpenterBee.biz * ben@carpenterbee.biz
ADVERTISING
Sales Director: Matt Lawson
(813) 531-7760 * Matt.Lawson@EmeraldExpo.com
PRODUCTION
Production Director: Nan McDowell
(770) 291-5480 * Nan.McDowell@EmeraldExpo.com

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FEATURES

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Fashion at the Forefront
What's trending in the world
of sports logoed apparel?
We've tapped a few suppliers
to give us an update. By John
Burns, Associate Editor
When Inventory
Gets Excessive
It's not ideal to be overstocked
with product, but here's the
good news - you still have
options. By Mike May,
Contributing Writer
Apparel Takes Top Billing
Check out these new licensed
logowear styles that suppliers
are offering this season.
By Jamar Laster, Editor

COLUMNS

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For the Record
It's not always just about
players when fans buy jerseys.

Production Manager: Terri Hill
(770) 291-5481 * Terri.Hill@EmeraldExpo.com

Photo courtesy of 15love Apparel.

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From the Show Director
Breaking records at the
2015 Sports Licensing
and Tailgate Show

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For Reprints
The YGS Group
Ray Trynovich * (800) 290-5460 x 148
impressions@theygsgroup.com
List Rental
Contact Your Territory Manager or:
Wayne Nagrowski * (845) 201-5318
Wayne.Nagrowski@reachmarketing.com
Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show Logo: STANDARD

Around the Leagues
NASCAR's trackside
retail model
SALES OFFICE
31910 Del Obispo, Suite 200
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 226-5700
Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show Logo: SHIELD LOGO ONLY OPTION

On Deck
Retail Trends: Sublimation

DEPARTMENTS

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Customer Service
Back Issues * (800) 697-8859
Subscriptions * (800) 697-8859
nimp@omeda.com

SALES
SL SPORTS &TAILGATE
Show Director: Liz Crawford
TS LICENSING SHOW
Liz.Crawford@EmeraldExpo.com * (949) 226-5746
JA N UA RY 1 4-1 6 , 20 1 5 | L A S V EGAS CO N V E N T I O N C E N T E R | W W W.S PO RTSTA I LGAT ES H OW.CO M

National Sales Manager: Matt Lawson
Matt.Lawson@EmeraldExpo.com * (813) 531-7760
Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show Logo: LOCK-UP WITH DATES & LOCATION

Starters
Industry news

OPERATIONS
Operations Manager: Laura Ouimet
Laura.Ouimet@EmeraldExpo.com
(949) 226-5744

First & 5
Five questions with Spirit
Jersey's Andy Gerrard
MVPs
Most Valuable Products
Retailer Focus
Spotlight on The
Ultimate Sports Fan

MARKETING
Marketing Manager: Nikki Puckett
Nikki.Puckett@EmeraldExpo.com * (949) 226-5750

Chief Executive Ofﬁcer and President
David Loechner
Chief Financial Ofﬁcer and Treasurer
Philip Evans
Chief Information Ofﬁcer
Bill Charles
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
David Gosling
Senior Vice President, Operations
Lori Jenks
Senior Vice President, Digital
Teresa Reilly

Ad Index

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Bruzer Sportsgear ................................................31
Fan Ink Ltd.................................................................3
Flexﬁ t ........................................................................15
Hunter Manufacturing ........................................... 1
Imprinted Sportswear Shows .........................35
NFL Players Inc. ...................................................C2
Outdoor Retailer ....................................................19

Party Animal ..........................................................39
Replay Photos/Lulu Press ............................... 27
Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show ............C3
Team ProMark .......................................................29
The Brand Liaison ...................................................7
The Mountain ............................................................5
The Northwest Co. ...............................................C4

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Vice President, Marketing Services
Joanne Wheatley
Vice President, Human Resources
Eileen Deady
Vice President, Corporate Operations
Denise Bashem
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