up 47 new brands in the sporting goods space in the first quarter, including 18
skate and surf brands, 5 wake brands, 9 snow sports brands, and 3 cycling
brands. Overall, it added 102 brands, beating the previous record of 78 brands
signed in the fourth quarter of 2008.
“In the sporting goods industry, which is comprised of many
segments like snow sports and specialty running, we have seen significant
growth in adoption by manufacturers. In this economy, our customers need
revenue, and we provide new revenue streams at very attractive prices and
terms,” said Ed Stevens, Founder and CEO of Shopatron.
In a typical use of Shopatron solutions, manufacturers
launch an e-commerce store and engage retailers as order fulfillment partners.
All of the 47 sporting goods brands acquired in the quarter intend to partner
with retailers.
“Manufacturers do well to partner with retailers in tough
times. In the first quarter of 2009 alone, we had over 3,000 sporting goods
retailers with active accounts, a 50% increase from the same period last year,”
said Stevens. “We have seen growing interest from retailers looking for revenue
sources.”
In a typical use of Shopatron solutions, manufacturers
launch an eCommerce store and engage retailers as order fulfillment partners.
All of the 47 sporting goods brands acquired in the quarter intend to partner
with retailers.
“Manufacturers do well to partner with retailers in tough
times. In the first quarter of 2009 alone, we had over 3,000 sporting goods
retailers with active accounts, a 50% increase from the same period last year,”
said Stevens. “We have seen growing interest from retailers looking for revenue
sources.”
