2017 Sports, Inc. Summer Team Dealers Show

2017 Summer TEAM DEALERS SHOW JUNE 8 - 10, 2017 MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER HALL OF FAME QUARTERBACK

member toolkit

TEAM DEALERS SHOW

Member Toolkit

ATTENDANCE REBATE PAGE 2

Items on the following pages are required for you to receive full show benefits.*

Decoration rebate PAGE 3

GENERAL SESSION PAGE 4

MEMBER GUIDE PAGE 11

PO LOG & SHS LOGS PAGE 10

NEW BADGES PAGE 5

SHOW ORDER DEADLINE PAGE 6

VCE PAGE 9

Store Owners lunch Meeting PAGE 8

Member Sessions PAGE 7

*Disclaimer: Member is responsible for following all directions in the “Member Toolkit” Section. Failure to complete “Member Toolkit” items will result in loss of show benefits.

Sports, Inc. Show Attendance Rebate Below is how your store will qualify for the Show Attendance Rebate at the 2017 Summer Team Dealers Show in Memphis. Sports, Inc. encourages dealers to bring additional staff to the show to maximize your attendance rebate.

$1,000 total per store for attending the General Session - PLUS - $150 per person, per day of show attendance * * Maximum of $450 per person per show

• Thursday, June 8 $1,000 per store for attending the General Session PLUS $150 is earned for each staff member attending the General Session • Friday, June 9 $150 is earned for each staff member working the show floor • saturday, june 10 $150 is earned for each staff member working the show floor

To be eligible to receive your rebate, an electronic PO Log and SuperHot Show Log must be entered via SportsWeb by midnight EST June 16. FRIDAY, JUNE 16

The deadline for ALL show orders, PO Log&SHS Log is:

This graphic will appear throughout the show book next to items that pertain to and are necessary to be eligible for the Show Attendance Rebate. Show Attendance Rebates will be mailed shortly after the show order deadline.

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2017 Decoration Travel Allowance Bonus Stores will have an opportunity to receive an additional $250 travel allowance for a decoration or production department staff member to attend the show and meet with the decoration vendors exhibiting. Staff member must be registered as a decoration/production staff member at the time of show registration. The $250 is in addition to the $150 daily allowance they are eligible to earn under the regular show attendance rebate. To be eligible to earn this rebate, your store must also qualify to earn the show attendance rebate by attending the General Session and turning in PO and SHS Logs by June 16. Please see the Decorators’ Show Guide included at the end of this guide for a full list of decoration vendors exhibiting at the 2017 Summer Team Dealers Show.

$250 per decoration or production staff attending the show - PLUS - $150 per person, per day of show attendance * Maximum of $700 per person per show

This bonus travel allowance is only available for staff members who exclusively work in the decoration or production department. Store owners, buyers, salespeople or other staff cannot “fill-in” for the production staff to qualify for the bonus travel allowance. The intent of this bonus travel allowance is to expose new people to the show, not to have staff who are already attending the show gather catalogs and information to take back to their decoration department. Contact Travis or Max in the Sports, Inc. office with questions on the Bonus Travel Allowance.

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General Session

Featuring: Hall of Fame Quarterback & Guest Speaker Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly is widely viewed as one of the greatest quarterbacks of his generation. He played in the NFL for 11 seasons, spending the entirety of his career with the Buffalo Bills. During his career, he helped guide the Buffalo Bills to a record four consecutive Super Bowls between 1991 and 1994. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002, his first year of eligibility. Kelly has also made his mark off-the-field. To honor his son Hunter, who suffered from

Krabbe Disease and passed away in 2005, Kelly established a non-profit organization in 1997 called Hunter’s Hope. In 2013, Kelly announced that he had been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a form of cancer. Kelly’s courage and willingness to fight his illness in the public-eye served as an inspiration to millions. When:

Thursday, June 8 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Where: Memphis Cook Convention Center Ballrooms A & B

What: General Session for all dealers and staff members Overview of SI initiatives and program updates

All staff members must attend and be in the room before 3:30 to be eligible for Show Attendance Rebates

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New Badge Process

Pick up badges at the show

The change to RFID technology at our shows has been overwhelmingly positive. However, due to this change, we are requiring all dealers and their salespeople to pick up their badges at the show. Badges will be available for pick up in the Main Hall Foyer of the Memphis Cook Convention Center from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm on Thursday. Please ensure you arrive early enough to pick up your badges before the General Session. Staff member must be present to pick up badge.

RFID Chip Radio-Frequency IDentification enabled. Badges are preprogrammed with name, store number and title.

No Scanning RFID Chip enables badge to be read automatically at door checkpoints.

New show badges must be picked up at the show.

JOHN JOHN SMITH SPORTS, INC. LEWISTOWN, MT #100

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pick Them up Badges will be available for pick up at the

Can be scanned by a smartphone app by vendors. Scanning is necessary in order to qualify for decoration bonus.

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show from 11am until 2:30 pm.

New Look Full color redesign to help distinguish between old and new badges. Badges from previous shows will not be accepted.*

*Failure to use new badges will result in forfeiture of Show Attendance Rebate. Badges from previous shows cannot be read by RFID scanners .

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Show Order Deadline

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

The deadline for ALL show orders, PO Log&SHS Log is:

All show orders, including SuperHot Show, must be completed and turned in to the vendor by Friday, June 16. * An electronic PO Log and an electronic SuperHot Show Log must also be filled out and submitted to Sports, Inc. by Friday, June 16. Failure to complete orders and logs by this deadline will result in forfeiture of SuperHot Show rebates, Show Attendance Rebate, and may result in being billed at standard non-booking terms. * Some suppliers have earlier order deadlines for show specials. Place your orders by the supplier’s deadline to ensure correct pricing.

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Member Sessions

Thursday, June 8 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Memphis Cook Convention Center • Ballrooms C & D

For attendees arriving early on the first day of the show, the following suppliers will be giving a 20 minute presentation about their products and services. All registered show attendees are welcome to attend. There are two sessions offered per vendor, so please choose the sessions that are convenient for you and your team.

Midsouth Digitizing

Nazdar SourceOne

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Ballroom D

Session 1 Session 2

1:00 pm - 1:20 pm 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Session 1 Session 2

1:00 pm - 1:20 pm 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm

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Ballroom C

Ballroom D

Session 1 Session 2

2:00 pm - 2:20 pm 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm

Session 1 Session 2

2:00 pm - 2:20 pm 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm

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Store Owners Lunch Meeting

When: Friday, June 9 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Where: Ballroom B Memphis Cook Convention Center

What: Featured Guest Speaker: Jeff Hutsell, Vistage Chair

Jeff Hutsell is a seasoned business executive with years of CEO experience in a public corporation and founder/CEO of his own company with a passion for creativity and leadership.

Professional Background: CEO/Founder of Levels of Discovery

Manufacturer of award-winning children’s furniture. Servicing over 1,000 national and international retail accounts, including Neiman Marcus, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and specialty boutique retailers. CEO/President of Enesco Group Executive with the leader in gift/collectibles market for over 15 years. Contributed to overall growth from $100m to over $550m. Managed over 10,000 products, 20,000 customers and 1,500 employees. Senior Director of The Franklin Mint Developed dozens of multi-million dollar product programs for this division of Warner Communications.

About Vistage International: Vistage International, the world’s leading chief executive organization, and its affiliates have more than 18,000 members in 16 countries. Vistage members generate nearly $300 billion in annual revenue and employ more than 2.1 million people around the world. Vistage is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the lives of chief executives. Our member companies are better run and grow their revenues, on average, twice as fast as their competition.

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Vendor Consideration Exhibit (VCE) When:

VCE Supplier Line-up:

Saturday, June 10 7:30 am - 8:30 am

Athalonz G-Force shoes, practice mounds, apparel 2XU North America Compression apparel Multivoice Coaching and sideline headsets G-Form Protective wear & kneepads My House Sports Gear Wrestling uniforms & accessories Spikeball As seen on Shark Tank Grip Boost Football gloves, batting gloves, golf gloves The Fanatic Group Collegiate licensed gifts & novelties Gameday Vision Stadium & facility graphics printing

Where: Ballrooms C & D Memphis Cook Convention Center What: View prospective vendors that do not currently bill through Sports, Inc. Why: To earn $50 cash and to provide feedback for potential new programs. The Sports, Inc. office receives many inquiries from vendors who would like to be Sports, Inc. suppliers and this is your chance to have input on which suppliers are approved.

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PO Log & SuperHot Show Log

Submit electronic po log 1. Login to SportsWeb 2. Click on “Show Information” on the toolbar

3. Scroll to 2017 Summer Team Dealers Show and click on the “Submit PO Log” link 4. Choose a vendor & enter total order volume, including SuperHot Show order totals.

Repeat for each vendor with whom a show order was placed. 5. When done, click submit. Print or save a copy for your records.

Submit electronic SuperHot Show (SHS) Log* 1. Follow steps 1-3 as above but click on “Submit SHS Log” Link 2. For each promotion ordered, enter quantity or volume in increment specified. 3. Once done, click submit. Print or save a copy for your records. * Even if your store does NOT participate in SHS purchases, you must complete the SuperHot Show Log by selecting “Not Participating” on the SHS Log page. You must complete this in order to earn your attendance rebate.

For total volume ordered promotions, you must enter this information again even if you already entered it in your PO Log. The PO Log DOES NOT populate data into the SHS Log.

Both a PO Log AND SuperHot Show Log are required to be entered by Friday, June 16 in order to qualify for the Show Attendance Rebate. No exceptions.

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member guide

JUNE 8-10, 2017 • MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE MEMPHIS COOK CONVENTION CENTER TEAM DEALERS SHOW

What’s Inside 1......................................... Member Toolkit 2................................... Attendance Rebate 3........................... Decoration Staff Rebate 4........................................General Session 5............................................. New Badges 6.............................. Show Order Deadline 7......................................Member Sessions 8...................Store Owners Lunch Meeting 9.................. Vendor Consideration Exhibit 10.................................PO Log & SHS Log 11....................................... Member Guide 12.................................... Explore Memphis 13...............................Memphis Attractions 14.......................... Memphis Dining Guide 17....................................... Show Schedule 18.......................................Important Dates 19...................................... Service Vendors 20............................Service Vendor Pages 41. ....................OMG Sales Rep Program 44......................................... New Vendors 46..............................Tiered Vendor Listing 47........................... Regular Vendor Listing 48..........................Sports, Inc. Procedures 49..................................Material Changes 50..............USA Baseball Bat Regulations 52.............. Removable Decoration Guide 86...................................... SuperHot Show 109...................... Tiered Vendor Programs 317.................... Regular Vendor Programs 517...................................... Exhibitor Index

Member Guide

Confidential Information Per the Sports, Inc. Code of Ethics, (The Owner’s Manual, p.3, revised May 2011), “Information not publicly disseminated, such as buying pro- grams and rebate information, are confidential. Failure to comply with this provision is grounds for termination.” If you are receiving conflicting in- formation about a program from your sales rep or a customer service rep, please contact the Sports, Inc. office and we will work with the vendor to resolve the issue. If you have any questions about these guidelines, please call the Sports, Inc. office.

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It is never appropriate to share Sports, Inc. program, pricing, freight, rebate or specials information. This information is meant for Sports, Inc. members only.

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Explore Memphis Taxi cabs are available to and from the airport. Fare to downtown Memphis averages around $30 per cab and is a 20 minute ride. Transportation is also available downtown by historic trol- ley car and bus. Transportation Sheraton memphis downtown 250 North Main Street Phone: 901.527.7300 sheratonmemphisdowntown.com Newly renovated 600 room hotel featuring many amenties: • Indoor Heated Pool • Sheraton Club Lounge

Memphis cook convention center The Memphis Cook Convention Center is located conve- niently from the Sheraton by a skywalk. Sports, Inc.’s Team Dealer Show will be located one level above the skywalk Mezzanine level on the Exhibit Hall/Ball- room Level. tours Get the most out of your trip to Memphis with a tour of pop- ular attractions and historic landmarks. Below are some of the companies that offer tours: • Backbeat Tours - Featuring sightseeing tours led by Memphis musicians who perform live aboard the bus. Ticketing and departures at Second and Beale Streets • Memphis Hop - Shuttle that stops at major Mem- phis attractions each hour. Includes AutoZone Park, Graceland, Stax Museum, Memphis Zoo, Blues Foun- dation & Museum, National Civil Rights Museum, Sun Records. One day passes are $22. • River City Pedalers - Fun, motorized pedal pow- ered party bike with seating for 8-32 passengers. $35 per rider.

• 24 hour Sheraton Fitness Center • Dining at Crossroads Tavern & Grill • In-Room Dining • Free WiFi • Valet Parking • Make a Green Choice voucher program

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Memphis Attractions

Beale Street

Admission: free www.bealestreet.com

Beale Street is in the heart of Downtown Memphis and dates back to 1841. It inspired W.C. Handy’s “Beale Street Blues.” It was where B.B. King’s Blues Club calls home. It has welcomed everything from bars and nightclubs to gamblers and musicians. Beale Street was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and was officially declared the Home of the Blues by an act of Congress in 1977.

Graceland

Admission: Adults starting at $38.75 www.graceland.com

Walk in the footsteps of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll at Elvis’ home, Graceland. The full Graceland experience will take you from Elvis’ hum- ble beginnings through his rise to superstardom. See how a rock ‘n’ roll legend lived and relaxed with family and friends. The Graceland expe- rience includes an interactive iPad tour of Graceland mansion, plus a self-guided tour through our new entertainment complex, Elvis Presley’s Memphis!

Rock ‘n’ soul museum Admission: Adults $12 The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the mu- sic that shook the world. Located at 191 Beale Street at FedEx- Forum, the museum offers a comprehensive Memphis music ex- perience from the rural music of the 1930s, through Memphis’ musical heyday in the 70s, to its global musical influence.

Sun Studio

Admission: $14 www.sunstudio.com

Sam Phillips opened Sun Studio in 1950 with the goal of capturing the pure, raw energy of Beale Street. It produced the first rock ‘n’ roll single: Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats’ version of “Rocket 88” in 1951 and continues as an active recording business for many notable artists including U2, JW-Jones, Hubert Sumlin, Larry Taylor and Richard Innes, John Mellencamp and more.

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Memphis Downtown Dining

Reprinted with permission from Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau

Alchemy / Justin Fox Burkes

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DOWNTOWN Alcenia's Soul Food Cuisine Double J Smokehouse and Saloon doublejsmokehouse.com 901-347-2648 124 G.E. Patterson Ave., Memphis 4 Western-themed eatery serving great barbecue, burgers, catfish and wings with sides of fried pickles, potato skins, sausage and cheese and more. Dyer's on Beale 901-527-3937 205 Beale St., Memphis 4 Retro, historic Dyer's, known for its world-famous grease and fried burgers. Featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel and in several magazines. Felicia Suzanne's 901-523-0877 8 Monroe Ave., Ste. L1, Memphis 4 American cuisine with a Southern flair of Creole d Low-Country tyle. Large wine list. A la carte and prix-fixe menus by Ch f Felicia Suzann Willet. Flight Memphis $ 1 8005 39 . Main St., Memphis 4 Entrees a d appetizers at Flight come in "flights," themed trios of three-ounce portions. Entree-sized portions available. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium $ 901-523-8536 130 Peabody Pl., Memphis 4 Offering a comfortable atmosphere with over 80 beers on tap and over 100 bottled varieties, as well as wine and great food. Flynn's Restaurant and Bar $$ 901-523-1940 159 Beale St., Memphis 4 One of the newest and hottest restaurants on Beale. "Best ribs on Beale." Live local blues band daily. Karaoke Sun.-Mon. Reservations required for groups. Front Street Deli $ beyondmenu.com B,L 901-522-4824 77 S. Front St., Memphis 4 Located in a 155-year-old building. Tennessee country ham and biscuits and traditional delicatessen fare with a view of the $$ alcenias.com 901-523-0200 317 N. Main St., Memphis 4 Featured on Triple D. World's greatest soul food: chicken & waffles, salmon croquette, fried green tomatoes, sweet potato cobbler, etc. Taste the love. Alfred's 901-525-3711, 888-433-3711 197 Beale St., Memphis 4 Voted No. 1 dance club on Beale Street. Enjoy the two-story patio and large collection of gold records complemented by Elvis photos. Arcade Restaurant 901-526-5757 540 S. Main St., Memphis 4 Memphis' oldest cafe (1919) and on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the South Main Arts District on the trolley line. Automatic Slim's 901-525-7948 83 S. Second St., Memphis 4 Fine-dining restaurant with a funky twist. Accommodates two to 100 guests seated. Serves weekend brunch starting at dyersonbeale.com Q feliciasuzanne.com A F Q flightmemphis.co A $$ L,D alfredsonbeale.com A F Q $ L,D arcaderestaurant.com Q automaticslimsmemphis.com A F Q L,D L, 9 a.m. Extensive martini list. B.B. King's Blues Club bbkingclubs.com RATES: $ = $1-9, $$ = $10-19, $$$ = $20+ Rates are subject to change without notice. beerknurd.com $$ L,D L,D A F Q A F Q 901-524-5464 143 Beale St., Memphis 4 A variety of the South's most delicious comfort foods including authentic Memphis Style BBQ Ribs. Offering several creative options to accommodate private events, catering to your party's unique needs. Bangkok Alley bangkokalley.com The Blue Monkey - Downtown bluemonkeymemphis.com flynnsbealestr et.com $$ L,D L,D A 901-522-2010 121 Union Ave., Memphis 4 Offering an innovative style in Thai cuisine. Fresh sushi. HDTVs. Great variety of wine, mixed drinks and beer. Bardog Tavern 901-275-8752 73 Monroe Ave., Memphis 4 Simple and fresh menu of American classics 901-527-6665 5 3 S. Fr t St., Memphis 4 Offering plate lunches, steaks, seafood a d sandwiche . Full bar with extensive wine list and the be t Scotch selection in town at the best prices. Blues City Cafe bluescitycafe.com A F Q 901-526-3637 138 Beale St., Memphis 4 Ribs, catfish, steaks, tamales, gumbo featured on Travel Channel's "A Taste of America," Food Network's "Bobby Flay Show" and Bon Appetit 's BBQ issue. Bon Ton Cafe 901-525-0883 150 Monroe Ave., Memphis 4 Famous for their biscuits and gravy, Crème Brulee hot chocolate, classic soup/salad combos, burgers and fried catfish. Cafe Keough A 12 S. Main St., Memphis 4 Coffee hous , full bar and cafe with European ambiance. Offering pastries, paninis, and tapas. Also outside seating area. Capriccio Italian Grill 901-529-4000, 800-732-2639 The Peabody Memphis, 149 Union Ave., Memphis 4 Southern-style breakfast and pasta dishes, pizza and paninis for lunch daily. Featuring Black Angus steaks and Italian cuisine for dinner plus Champagne brunch on Sunday. Mississippi River. Green Beetle greenbeetleblog.blogspot.com 901-527-7337 325 S. Main St., Memphis 4 Enjoy ho e-cook d meals including signature burgers, catfish and daily lunch sp cials. Patio seating, local bands, trivia night and flat screen TVs. Hard Rock Cafe hardrock.com/memphis 901-529-0007 126 Beale St., Memphis 4 Hard Rock Cafe with its rock and roll memorabilia, serves classic all-American chow from burgers to brownies. Bring a group and save. AD PAGE 15 Huey's - Downtown $ 50 hueyburger.com A F L,D 901-527-2700 77 S. Second St., Memphis 4 Test skills at frill-pick shooting, listen to the blues and try a world-famous Huey burger "Best Burger" since 1984. Appetizers, salads and sandwiches. Itta Bena $$-$$$ $-$$ B,L,D $$ 65 bardogtavern.com A with international flavors mixed in. Belle - A Southern Bistro $-$$$ bellememphis.com A D $$ L,D 901-433-9851 117 Union Ave., Memphis 4 Southern cuisine by Chef David Johnson in the heart of Downtown Memphis. Offering some of the best food in Memphis with great dinner and weekend brunch service. Bleu Restaurant 901-334-5950 221 S. Third St., Memphis 4 Bleu, an upscale restaurant serving American food with international and regional influences, is located in The Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel. Bluefin 901-528-1010 135 S. Main St., Memphis 4 Unique restaurant and contemporary lounge featuring globally influenced cuisine, including a variety of seafood/sushi, pizza and imaginative entrees. bontoncafememphis.com 901-509-2469 peabodymemphis.com Q $$-$$$ 40 downtownbleu.com A Q B,L,D $$-$$$ $$-$$$ $- $ 36 bluefinmemphis.com A Q L,D Rates Meals Served $$ L,D 40 A 1200 L,D $ B,L $-$$ B,L,D 30 B,L,D $-$$$ A F B,L,D $ L,D $$$ A F A F A F Q L,D 50 B,L,D B,L,D $$$ AD PAGE 33 80

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901-527-6665 513 S. Front St., Memphis 4 Offering plate lunches, steaks, seafood and sandwiches. Full bar with extensive wine list and the best Scotch selection in town at the best prices. Blues City Cafe 901-526-3637 138 Beale St., Memphis 4 Ribs, catfish, steaks, tamales, gumbo featured on Travel Channel's "A Taste of America," Food Network's "Bobby Flay Show" and Bon Appetit 's BBQ issue. Bon Ton Cafe 901-525-0883 150 Monroe Ave., Memphis 4 Famous for their biscuits and gravy, Crème Brulee hot chocolate, classic soup/salad combos, burgers and fried catfish. Cafe Keough A 12 S. Main St., Memphis 4 Coffee house, full bar and cafe with European ambiance. Offering pastries, paninis, and tapas. Also outside seating area. Capriccio Italian Grill 901-529-4000, 800-732-2639 The Peabody Memphis, 149 Union Ave., Memphis 4 Southern-style breakfast and pasta dishes, pizza and paninis for lunch daily. Featuring Black Angus steaks and Italian cuisine for dinner plus Champagne brunch on Sunday. MEALS SERVED: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner A = B r, F = Live Music, Q = Group Menu 901-521-1851 162 Beale St., Memphis Cajun cuisine featuring championship gumbo, shrimp and crawfish etouffee, blackened catfish, voodoo potatoes and more. Live blues and jazz nightly. King's Palace Cafe's Absinthe Room $ eatdrinkboogie.com/absintheroom A Q D 901-521-1851 162 Beale St., Memphis 4 Full bar and billiards room located above King's Palace on Beale Street. Open late, pool tables, plenty of atmosphere. Accommodates group receptions. King's Palace Cafe's Beale Street Tap Room eatdrinkboogie.com A F Q D 901-521-1851 168 Beale St., Memphis 4 Featuring 26 beers on tap and 22 beers in the bottle. Live music, ga e machines and big screens. Become a member of the World Famous Mug Club. Kooky Canuck kookycanuck.com A Q 901-578-9800 97 S. Second St., Memphis 4 Homemade American food wi h a Can dian twist. Barbecue egg rolls, poutine, fried pickles, four-pound Kookamonga burger, maple flank steak, catfish and more. Little Tea Shop $ 901-525-6000 L 69 Monroe Ave., Memphis 4 Featured on the Food Network. Down-home cooking. Famed pork-less turnip greens and corn sticks. Local Gastropub $$-$$$ 55 localgastropub.com A F L,D 901-473-9573 95 S. Main St., Memphis 4 Chef-inspired twists to favorite menu items. Delicious food from burgers and lobster tacos to shrimp 'n' grits. The Lookout at The Pyramid $$$ basspro.com/pyramid A L,D 901-291-8200 $$ L,D 1200 bluescitycafe.com A F Q $ bontoncafememphis.com B,L $-$$ B,L,D 901-509-2469 $-$$$ Rates 30 peabodymemphis.com Q B,L,D Meals Served Central BBQ cbqmemphis.com $-$$ F Q L,D 901-672-7760 147 E. Butler Ave., Memphis 4 No. 1 BBQ in Memphis for award-winning, mouthwatering pulled pork, hot wings and more. Professional catering staff. Banquet facilities available. Chez Philippe 901-529-4000, 800-732-2639 The Peabody Memphis, 149 Union Ave., Memphis 4 The South's premier and Memphis' only four-star restaurant features traditional French cuisine utilzing seasonal ingredients and classic techniques. City Market $$ citymarketmemphis.com B,L,D 901-729-6152 66 S. Main St., Ste. 100, Memphis 4 City Market is a full-service downtown grocery store with a deli counter that serves hot and cold sandwiches, soups, fresh organic salads and prepared foods. Club Handy A F 901-525-3891 1 Bass Pro Dr., Memphis 4 Southern-inspired comfort dishes, glass-floored observation deck 300 feet above the Mississippi River, and 10,000-gallon aquarium - all in the apex of The Pyramid. Maggie Moo's Ice Cream & Treatery maggiemoos.com 901-522-1912 125 S. Main St., Memphis 4 Ice cream flavors and mix-ins, made fresh. Inventor of the ice cream cupcake and pizza - both featured on Food Netw rk. Catering and delivery services. The Majestic Grille majesticgrille.com A Q $$$ 70 peabodymemphis.com Q D 50 $$ 50 $$ L,D 50 $ 50 B,L,D $$-$$$ L,D STARTS AND ENDS HERE. THE TEAM AT BB KING’S CLUB CAN HELP YOU CREATE NOT JUST A SPECIAL EVENT - BUT AN AMAZING MEMORY. WE HAVE ALL THE EXTRAS TO MAKE YOUR EVENT UNFORGETTABLE! 143 BEALE ST. | MEMPHIS, TN 901.524.5464 | BBKINGCLUBS.COM 200 Beale St., Memphis 4 Club Handy serves as the concessions for Handy Park, Beale Street's only outdoor amphitheater. The bar features live authentic blues music on the patio stage. Coyote Ugly Saloon $-$$$ coyoteuglysaloon.com A 901-888-8459 326 Beale St., Memphis 4 "The most famous bar on the planet." As seen in the movie. Now come see the real thing. Located in the heart of Memphis on world-famous Beale Street. 901-522- 555 145 S. Main St., Memphis 4 What began in 1913 as the Majestic Theatre is now a 1940s-style bar and grill specializing in steaks, fresh seafood, flatbreads and gourmet burgers. McEwen's $$$ mcewensmemphis.com A Q L,D 901-527-7085 120 Monroe Ave., Memphis 4 Serving award-winning Southern Progressive cuisine and wine since 1997. Enjoy sophisticated food in a casual atmosphere. Private dining for groups of 10-20. Mesquite Chop House $$-$$$ 50

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901-347-2648 124 G.E. Patterson Ave., Memphis 4 Western-themed eatery serving great barbecue, burgers, catfish and wings with sides of fried pickles, potato skins, sausage and cheese and more. Dyer's on Beale 901-527-3937 205 Beale St., Memphis 4 Retro, historic Dyer's, known for its world-famous grease and fried burgers. Featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel and in several magazines. Felicia Suzanne's 901-523-0877 80 Monroe Ave., Ste. L1, Memphis 4 American cuisine with a Southern flair of Creole and Low-Country style. Large wine list. A la carte and prix-fixe menus by Chef Felicia Suzanne Willet. Flight Memphis 901-521-8005 39 S. Main St., Memphis 4 Entrees and appetizers at Flight come in "flights," themed trios of three-ounce portions. Entree-sized portions available. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium $ 901-523-8536 130 Peabody Pl., Memphis 4 Offering a comfortable atmosphere with over 80 beers on tap and over 100 bottled varieties, as well as wine and great food. Flynn's Restaurant and Bar $$ 901-523-1940 159 Beale St., Memphis 4 One of the newest and hottest restaurants on Beale. "Best ribs on Beale." Live local blues band daily. Karaoke Sun.-Mon. Reservations required for groups. Front Street Deli $ beyondmenu.com B,L 901-522-4824 77 S. Front St., Memphis 4 Located in a 155-year-old building. Tennessee country ham and biscuits and traditional delicatessen fare with a view of the $ Q L,D feliciasuzanne.com A F Q L,D flightmemphis.com A Q L,D beerknurd.com A F Q L,D flynnsbealestreet.com A F L,D

901-521-1851 162 Beale St., Memphis 4 Cajun cuisine featuring championship gumbo, shrimp and crawfish etouffee, blackened catfish, voodoo potatoes and more. Live blues and jazz nightly. King's Palace Cafe's Absinthe Room $ 901-521-1851 162 Beale St., Memphis 4 Full bar and billiards room located above King's Palace on Beale Street. Open late, pool tables, plenty of atmosphere. Accommodates group receptions. King's Palace Cafe's Beale Street Tap Room 901-521-1851 168 Beale St., Memphis 4 Featuring 26 beers on tap and 22 beers in the bottle. Live music, game machines and big screens. Become a member of the World Famous Mug Club. Kooky Canuck 901-578-9800 97 S. Second St., Memphis 4 Homemade American food with a Canadian twist. Barbecue egg rolls, poutine, fried pickles, four-pound Kookamonga burger, maple flank steak, catfish and more. Little Tea Shop $ 901-525-6000 L 69 Monroe Ave., Memphis 4 Featured on the Food Network. Down-home cooking. Famed pork-less turnip greens and corn sticks. Local Gastropub $$-$$$ 55 localgastropub.com A F L,D 901-473-9573 95 S. Main St., Memphis 4 Chef-inspired twists to favorite menu items. Delicious food from burgers and lobster tacos to shrimp 'n' grits. The Lookout at The Pyramid $$$ basspro.com/pyramid A L,D 901-291-8200 50 eatdrinkboogie.com/absintheroom A Q D $$ 50 eatdrinkboogie.com A F Q D $$ L,D 50 kookycanuck.com A Q

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901-529-0007 126 Beale St., Memphis 4 Hard Rock Cafe with its rock and roll memorabilia, serves classic all-American chow from burgers to brownies. Bring a group and save. AD PAGE 15 Huey's - Downtown $ 50 hueyburger.com A F L,D 901-527-2700 77 S. Second St., Memphis 4 Test skills at frill-pick shooting, listen to the blues and try a world-famous Huey burger "Best Burger" since 1984. Appetizers, salads and sandwiches. Itta Bena $$-$$$ 901-578-3031 145 Beale St., Third Level of B.B. King's Blues Club, Memphis 4 Itta Bena is an upscale restaurant tucked away above the world famous B. B. King's Blues Club. The main menu focuses on contemporary Southern cuisine with a Delta influence. AD PAGE 33 Jerry Lee Lewis Cafe & Honky Tonk $$-$$$ jerryleelewismemphis.com A F L,D 901-654-5171 175 ittabenamemphis.com A F Q D

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901-524-1886 679 Adams Ave., Memphis 4 Fontaine Sliders to Middle Eastern combos like lamb souvlaki, with desserts like Mexican chocolate creme brulee, chocolate brioche sandwiches and cobbler. OSHI 901-341-2091 94 S. Main St., Memphis 4 50s-style American diner with an Asian twist. Gourmet Kobe beef burgers and specialty hot dogs topped off with handmade milkshakes that can be paired with alcohol. Paula & Raiford's Disco 901-521-2494 14 S. Second St., Memphis 4 Dance club that offers retro and disco; '70s, '80s, '90s music with lights, fog; limo service; valet parking and self-parking. Paulette's Restaurant 901-260-3333 River Inn of Harbor Town, 50 Harbor Town Sq., Memphis 4 Fine-dining restaurant; serves beautifully presented gourmet cuisine with a French flair. The Peabody Hotel Lobby Bar 901-529-4000, 800-732-2639 149 Union Ave., Memphis 4 Hub of the region's social activity. Fine wines, cocktails and beers. Desserts in the evening. Pig on Beale 901-529-1544 167 Beale Street, Memphis 4 Pork with an attitude. Ribs, pork and chicken. Retro '50s atmosphere with a display of collectible movie posters. Prohibition Lounge 901-502-1823 94 S. Front St., Memphis 4 Prohibition Lounge provides relaxation, music, liquor and spirits in the intimate setting of a 1920s speakeasy. Rendezvous, Charlie Vergos' 901-523-2746, 800-827-7427 52 S. Second St., Memphis 4 Family owned since 1948. Known worldwide for charcoal ribs, sausage/cheese plates, beef brisket, BBQ nachos, a soulful oshiburger.com A paularaifords.com A F paulettes.net A F peabodymemphis.com A F Q pigonbeale.com A Q prohibitionmemphis.com A F Q hogsfly.com Q 901-524-0817 251 Riverside Dr., Memphis 4 With a great view, Riverfront Bar & Grill is an American casual dining restaurant with a Southern inspired menu including gumbo, catfish and more. Rum Boogie Cafe 901-528-0150 182 Beale St., Memphis 4 Championship gumbo, hickory-smoked Memphis-style ribs, red beans and rice, catfish, and blue-plate lunch specials. Live blues nightly. Rum Boogie Cafe's Blues Hall $ rumboogie.com A F Q D 901-528-0150 182 Beale St., Memphis 4 Only real juke joint left on Beale Street. "Blues Hall," as it is most often called, features live music seven days a week. Silky O'Sullivan's 901-522-9596 183 Beale St., Memphis 4 Inviting atmosphere for casual dining with family and friends. Menu ranges from BBQ & ribs to fresh oysters on the half-shell. Dueling pianos nightly. Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant 901-521-0907 40 W. Huling Ave., Memphis 4 Spaghetti Warehouse is the home of the world- renowned 15-layer lasagna made fresh daily. Catering available for large parties. rumboogie.com A F Q silkyosullivan.com A F Q meatballs.com A Q D D $ jukebox and a fun atmosphere. Riverfront Bar & Grill memphisriverfront.com A F

901-578-2767 383 S. Main St., Memphis 4 Carrying on the 100-year tradition of fine Italian dining, in a contemporary upbeat setting. Starbucks 901-334-5940 201 S. Third St., Memphis 4 Enjoy favorite hot or cold coffee, sandwiches, fresh fruit, pastries and more. Adjacent to The Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel. Tamp & Tap $ tampandtap.com F Q B,L,D 901-207-1053 122 Gayoso Ave., Memphis 4 Downtown hot spot blends two of the world's finest creations: coffee and beer. Enjoy local craft beer, coffee drinks and food in a relaxed coffeehouse atmosphere. Texas de Brazil $$$ 901-526-7600 150 Peabody Pl., Ste. 103, Memphis 4 A Brazilian churrascaria or steakhouse, featuring a 50-plus item salad area, sizzling cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage served table side. TGI Friday's $$ $ starbucks.com B,L,D texasdebrazil.com A Q L,D 901-523-1453 362 N. Main St., Memphis 4 Casual atmosphere with full bar and weekday lunch specials. Catch favorite sports team on one of the many TVs. Tug's Restaurant 901-260-3344 51 Harbor Town Sq., Memphis 4 A casual grill. Signature sandwiches. Patio and indoor seating. Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill 901-291-8200 1 Bass Pro Dr., Memphis 4 Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill is a nautical- themed restaurant with a saltwater aquarium and a 13-lane bowling alley with a sunken ship-themed bar area. Westy's 901-543-3278 346 N. Main St., Memphis 4 Great wild rice, sandwiches, steaks, catfish, pastas - not to mention the world-famous hot fudge pie. Full-service bar and extensive wine list. MIDTOWN The Bar-B-Q Shop 901-272-1277, 877-372-8237 1782 Madison Ave., Memphis 4 Real pit barbecue for over 60 years. Glazed and dry ribs, barbecue sandwiches on Texas toast, barbecue spaghetti, gourmet sauces and seasonings. Bar DKDC 901-272-0830 964 S. Cooper St., Memphis 4 Always changing menu inspired by things from Mexico City's tacos to New Orleans Cajun fare. "Don't Know. Don't Care" what's on the menu - it's all good. Bari Ristorante $$ tugsmemphis.com A B,L,D $$ basspro.com/pyramid A B,L,D $-$$ westysmemphis.com A F L,D $$ L,D dancingpigs.com Q $-$$ bardkdc.com A F D tgifridays.com A B,L,D 901-523-8500 185 Union Ave., Memphis 4 In here, it's always Friday. T.J. Mulligan's tjmulligans.com $-$$ A F Q L,D

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7:30 am. ............................... Continental Breakfast ............................................. Main Hall Foyer 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.............. Show Open.........................................................................Main Hall 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm............ Store Owners Lunch Meeting.......................................... Ballroom B Featured Guest Speaker: Jeff Hutsell

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7:30 am. ............................... Continental Breakfast.............................................. Main Hall Foyer 7:30 am - 8:30 am.............. Vendor Consideration Exhibit................................ Ballrooms C & D 8:00 am - 11:00 am. ........... Show Open.........................................................................Main Hall

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Important Dates to Remember Upcoming Team Dealers Show Dates

2017 FALL TEAM DEALERS SHOW November 19-21, 2017 Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

2018 SUMMER TEAM DEALERS SHOW June 7-9, 2018 Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, OH

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Service Vendors

Credit Card Processing Applied Merchant-Bancard - SI Endorsed American Express - SI Endorsed Business Brokerage & Succession Planning Sunbelt Business Brokers Business Insurance Hobson Insurance Business Management Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Secure Payment Solutions Direct Mail, Customer Loyalty & Marketing Pro Phase Marketing eCommerce OrderMyGear - SI Endorsed InkSoft Shopatron TeamUniformOrders.com BoxFox Sage Smart Procure Freight - Truckload UPS Freight YRC Freight Freight - Small Package UPS - SI Endorsed ECHO Global Logistics Old Dominion Freight

Point of Sale Systems Celerant Technology Epicor Soft Intelligence - CounterPoint Stoneware Systems Thoroughbred Software Store Fixtures & Equipment Lozier Store Fixtures Spacewall Universal Surveillance Systems (USS) Paxar-Avery Dennison Dell American Retail Supply Retail Packaging Morgan Chaney

These service vendors are exhibiting at this show:

Booth # 507 BoxFox

Celerant Technology Hobson Insurance

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Jostens Booth #702

OrderMyGear

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*Note: Many of these suppliers bill on a direct basis.

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BoxFox 600 E. Ohio Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: 317.506.6059 www.boxfox.com

BoxFox

BOOKING PROGRAM

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20% off seller fees

PROGRAM DETAILS: For Sports, Inc. Members BoxFox is offering a reduced fee of 4%. The fee is paid only when you accept a buyer’s offer. To sign up for the reduced rate please visit the following link: https://boxfox.co/r/sportsinc2015 . Link is also available in the VIP on SportsWeb

See the following pages for more information about BoxFox.

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BoxFox is a retail technology company, offering retailers a free merchandise appraisal and access to a private business to business marketplace for surplus inventory .  Provides retailers with concise, actionable data to improve inventory turnover, increase cashflow and grow revenue  Supports a variety of product categories, including electronics, toys, apparel, footwear, housewares and much more

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APPRAISE INVENTORY. Discover the fair market value of multiple products at once. Our free appraisal tools make it easy:

Scan the UPCs/EANs of inventory with our iPhone app .

Upload an inventory file for valuation via our website.

ACCELERATE TURNOVER. Increase sales velocity with price intelligence.

IMPROVE CASHFLOW. Turn overstock inventory into cash with our private B2B marketplace of retail buyers.

WWW.BOXFOX.CO

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Turn Aged Inventory Into New Cash

What if you never took a net loss on underperforming inventory? Stop waiting for aged clearance product to sell slowly over time. Sell them in bulk on BoxFox, reinvest the cash in your better-selling inventory, and grow your net profit. BoxFox is a private marketplace where retailers sell their older, underperforming items, which: • Increases cash flow to invest in new merchandise • Minimizes price erosion caused by markdown inventory in store • Moves underperforming inventory out of your market • Keeps your store shelves clear for new models

Step 1: Upload inventory list or use iPhone app.

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Business Insurance Program

HOBSON INSURANCE WWW.BUSINESSQUOTE.COM 1-800-296-7985 kristy@businessquote.com

I have been a customer of Hobson Insurance for many years. They have provided excellent service and competitive pricing. If I have a question or concern about anything, they get back to me very quickly. They have been a great company to work with. -Chad Wyffels, Borch’s Sporting Goods, Marshall, MN Hobson Insurance has been an exceptional company to deal with. They are constantly looking to save us money on insurance, while striving to furnish a better product with more coverage. -Dale Pfau, Don’s Inc., Lewistown, MT Last summer my gun shop liability coverage doubled with only 5 days notice. We had been in business 33 years and had used the same insurance. I called Hobson with my problem and in 2 days had a quote with a savings of over $5000 per year. They are very courteous and efficient. We should have switched 2 years ago. I highly recommend Hobson Insurance. -Donna Lowe, Bill’s Sporting Goods, Claremore, OK I have been with Hobson Insurance for many years – I have had other insurance for my business, but their quotes never came close to Hobson Insurances. -Jere Dunkelberger, Dunkelberger’s Sports Outfitter, Stoudsburg, PA I spent 40 years in the insurance industry and know for a fact that Hobson Insurances program is excellent and cost very competitive. They certainly have the knowledge and resources to meet the needs of the firearms industry. -Jerry Hassler, Franklin Gun Shop, Franklin, TN We have been using Hobson Insurance for at least 20 years. They have provided us with excellent service in covering our business insurance needs. They have always been very willing to look for the right coverage at the most competitive rates. We have compared them with agencies in our area. They provide our business liability, property, automobile coverage and some specialty coverage on rentals of skis and watercraft. I definitely recommend that you give Hobson Insurance an opportunity to quote your insurance needs. -Ed Beall, Capital Sports & Western Wear, Helena, MT We have been insured by Hobson Insurance since 2003. With their help we are able to insure our real estate, inventory, and workers compensation for far less than we were paying for just the real estate alone. Not only is our cost less, but the service we receive is prompt, knowledgeable and courteous. We will continue doing business with Hobson Insurance for years to come. -Linda Mace, Mace Sports, Mebane, NC As a small independent business owner it has been a constant effort to drive unnecessary costs out of my business without compromising the services that we offer or put the long term viability of the company at risk. Hobson Insurance has not only delivered an impressive insurance package, but I have found the costs associated with the policy to be extremely competitive. Their staff has been pleasant, easy to work with and always willing to assist me when I have a question on my policy. - Conway Marvin, Streiff Sporting Goods, Warroad, MN

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