Everlast(R) Worldwide Inc. announced it received the 2002 Vendor of the Year Award for Logistics Softlines from leading sporting goods retailer, The Sports Authority.

Elliott Kerbis, president of The Sports Authority, presented the award to Everlast Worldwide chairman George Q Horowitz at a dinner attended by Sports Authority’s top management from around the country as well as many of the award winning vendors. “It is with great pleasure that we acknowledge the efforts of Everlast Worldwide. Everlast executed beautifully delivering orders that were 100% complete and 100% on time,” said Mr. Kerbis. “Everlast, led by its fine management team, is truly a great and reliable partner for us.”

Mr. Horowitz added, “To be recognized by The Sports Authority, an industry leader with the highest of standards, is quite gratifying. This award stands as tribute to our fine staff whose painstaking commitment to detail is brought to every endeavor.”