The Sports Authority announced the re-launch of a new vendor program. The Sports Authority Vendor Days will allow companies to showcase their new products at the Company's corporate offices in Englewood, Colorado.

Vendor Days will be scheduled once a month and will be dedicated to meeting with vendors to review new and improved products. The first forum is scheduled for February 19, 2004 and is open to current as well as potential future vendor partners.

“Innovation is the foundation for growth,” said Elliott Kerbis, President and Chief Merchandising Officer. “As the authority and leader in the sporting goods retail industry, it is one of our missions to bring new ideas and innovative products to our customers. Through this initiative we also offer a forum for industry growth.”

    The current Vendor Days calendar is:
     Thursday, February 19
     Thursday, March 25
     Thursday, April 29
     Thursday, May 27
     Thursday, June 24
     Thursday, July 22
     Thursday, August 26
     Thursday, September 23
     Thursday, October 28
     Thursday, November 18

For more information on how your company can participate in Vendor Days and updates to scheduled presentation dates for 2004, please contact The Sports Authority at 303-200-5050 ext. 2347.