Pukka Headwear, maker of custom team headwear, reached a vendor agreement with Sports, Inc. of Lewistown, MT. The new approved vendor status gives Pukka Headwear access to Sports, Inc.’s 200-plus team distributors at the national level. In return, Sports, Inc. dealers will have access to Pukka’s proprietary production model, where true, fully-custom headwear is accomplished.
Pukka’s success has been driven by the increased demand for flexibility and customization in the team sports market. Its core team headwear program features the industry’s only built-from-scratch model giving customers the ultimate flexibility that includes the ability to change and/or combine colors and fabrics by the dozen in low minimums starting at 24 pieces depending on the style. Standard pricing also includes free shipping and a turnaround production time of 30 days.
“We are excited to receive our approved vendor designation from Sports, Inc. It is one of many milestones we have put before us as we remain aggressive in our pursuit of the key team dealer networks in the industry. This partnership will prove instrumental in our growth within the core team dealer market as we can now offer our fully custom headwear capabilities to its 200-plus members and build a long-lasting relationship within the Sports, Inc. network. We continually evolve our products and programs to position us as a leader in the team headwear industry as we set out to increase our brand awareness and ultimately our market share”, says Ken Rood, Pukka’s National Sales Manager.
“Pukka has gained significant momentum in the team marketplace. We welcome the opportunity to work with them and offer their custom headwear capabilities and programs to our members. They have remained aggressive as they’ve rooted themselves in the team dealer market as one of the industries true innovators in terms of programs, service and quality. We have watched them grow and are excited to partner with the Pukka team.” explains Sports, Inc. Athletics Marketing Director, Matt Martin.
