The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) was organized in 1953 and incorporated in 1954. The NASGW is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers, and independent sales reps - both national and international - all of whom are primarily involved with fishing, hunting and shooting sports equipment and accessories. The NASGW is the organizer and sponsor of the industry's annual kick off event for the next years shooting sports and hunting market. Known as; NASGW Annual Meeting/Expo the event is where manufacturers unveil their new product, programs, and pricing to the trade. This annual event provides an unmatched educational, marketing and communications opportunity for the hunting and shooting sports wholesaler, manufacturer and sales professional.
Our Objectives
To promote the common interest of the sporting goods industry.
To encourage the highest standards of merchandising practices.
To maintain an active liaison with the trade associations of all other segments of the industry.
To collect and distribute information as to all matters or things pertaining to sporting goods wholesalers.
To conduct and participate in sporting goods shows and exhibitions.
Over 12,000 employees who supply sales, customer service and delivery in the U.S. and Canada .
Over 1000 experienced and knowledgeable salespeople who call regularly on thousands of retail outlets selling sporting goods to the consumer.
More than 3,500,000 square feet of warehouse space located throughout the U.S.
Sales of more than $2 billion annually of a variety of sporting goods equipment and accessories.
Thousands of catalog pages in print and on-line featuring photos and descriptive information about sporting goods products available to the retailer from nearby inventories averaging 15,000 SKU's or more.
A capital investment in inventory of over $500,000,000.
