Major Glacier Glove vendor – Sportsman’s Warehouse – to open 15 new stores across US

  •  Top outdoor sports store to stock Glacier Glove range in all 15 new US stores
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Sportsman’s Warehouse, a leading US outdoor sports store, has announced that it is to expand its popular chain with the opening of 15 new stores across the US by the end of 2006. Sportsman’s Warehouse has been a major retailer of Glacier Glove products for over ten years and currently sells over 20 styles of the Glacier Glove range. Due to the brands success the range of styles will also be stocked in all of the new stores.

With over 40 stores across America, the growth of Sportsman’s Warehouse highlights its ongoing success in the outdoor clothing and equipment market. Glacier Glove is the original inventor of cold weather fishing gloves and its range accounts for a large share of the Sportsman’s Warehouse total neoprene glove selection. Sportsman’s Warehouse also carries the Glacier Glove new sun protection line marketed under the Dr. Shade® brand which includes sun gloves, hats, and caps. These products are designed to combat harmful UV rays which bombard sportspeople in the outdoors.

“We have been working with Glacier Glove for over ten years now and it continues to provide us with quality, innovative products. Their original cold weather fishing glove still makes up for 95 per cent of our Glacier Glove sales, showing just how popular they are with our customers,” commented Dale Smith, President of the Sportsman’s Warehouse. “This next year promises to be both exciting and challenging for us, but we look forward to extending the partnership with Glacier Glove as we grow our chain of stores.”

All Glacier Glove cold weather fishing gloves are made from the highest quality closed cell neoprene foam, the same material that protects US Navy Seals on cold water missions. The Glacier Glove patented Touch Rite™ system provides excellent dexterity for handling fishing gear as well as other outdoor sports equipment. Glacier Glove has been used by the Navy Seals, cyclist Lance Armstrong, and was chosen by the U.S. Treasury Department for use by security guards at the Salt Lake Winter Olympics.

“The Sportsman’s Warehouse is clearly a leader in the outdoor sporting equipment arena and we are delighted that our partnership has been such a success,” commented Dick Swan, Glacier Glove President and CEO. “Our gloves are designed specifically for people who regularly persue outdoor sports with a passion. They provide vital protection without compromising either on practicality or on style - which is why they are such a hit with consumers.”

About Sportsman’s Warehouse:
The Sportsman’s Warehouse is one of America’s premier outfitters, dealing with over 250,000 products geared towards Fishing, Hunting and outdoor pursuits. Founded in 1986 with the objective of serving the outdoor enthusiast exclusively, it now has over 40 stores throughout the US. Sportsman’s Warehouse deals with over 400 vendors and deals with some of the largest manufacturers in the world including Fenwick, Shimano, Rapala and Glacier Glove. For more information log on to www.sportsmanswarehouse.com

About Glacier Glove:
Glacier Glove has been a leader in outdoor sports gloves since 1983 when it introduced the first neoprene cold weather fishing gloves. It now offers over 50 different styles of neoprene and fleece gloves designed for a wide range of cold weather outdoor activities. As well as gloves, Glacier Glove’s Dr Shade range offers a wide variety of hats and caps to provide comfortable, functional sun protection in the great outdoors. For more information log on to www.glacierglove.com

For more information, please contact:

Louise Sambells
PR for Glacier Gloves
Tel: + 44 1780 721 433
lsambells@targetwire.com

Dick Swan
Glacier Glove
Tel: 1-800-728-8235
dswan@glacierglove.com

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