(Aurora, CO) January 15, 2007 – Celebrating over 90 years as one of the leading global providers of headwear and accessories, Imperial Headwear ("Imperial") is proud to announce its partnership renewal with The Association of Golf Merchandisers ("AGM") for 2007. Imperial originally joined AGM in 1989 as its second Vendor Partner member.
"Imperial is committed to the best-possible buyer relationships and education within the golf industry," said Rick White, President and Chief Executive Officer of Imperial. "Supporting AGM and their programs benefits the strength and growth of our industry."
Imperial Headwear is the exclusive headwear partner of The Association of Golf Merchandisers. In addition to supporting programs for buyers and merchandisers, Imperial offers AGM members monthly exclusive special offers via the AGM website, www.agmgolf.org.
"Imperial Headwear was one of the first companies in the golf industry to join the Association of Golf Merchandisers as a Vendor Partner member," said Desane Blaney, AGM Executive Director. "Their corporate philosophy wholly embraced the AGM’s mission of education and since 1989; they have been a strong and committed partner to the organization and to its members."
Founded in 1989, The Association of Golf Merchandisers is an association of golf-related vendors and professional merchandisers located all over the world. The AGM mission is to educate golf retail buyers and merchandisers and golf professionals, elevate the golf merchandising profession and enhance communication between golf buyers and vendor partners. There are currently over 750 active AGM members, responsible for golf merchandise sales in excess of $500 million annually, and over 125 vendor partners. Headquartered in Arizona, the AGM is a not-for-profit organization governed by a 19-member volunteer Board of Directors.
About Imperial Headwear
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado, Imperial Headwear has built a global reputation for quality, performance and value since 1916 as the leading manufacturer and marketer of premium quality, customized, active lifestyle headwear and accessories to the golf, corporate, outdoor and selected private label markets. Imperial is dedicated to providing value, exceptional craftsmanship and highly customized product for the purpose of promoting customer’s identity and brand image. Imperial has built a portfolio of partners including the USGA, PGA of America, PGA Tour®, The Breast Cancer Foundation, The Skin Cancer Foundation, Buzz Offâ?¢ and The Girlsâ?¢. Imperial is the exclusive headwear partner of the Executive Women’s Golf Association. The company prides itself on its broad and evolving offering of premium quality products using the most advanced digital design, logo and embroidery capabilities and consistently superior customer service. For more information about Imperial Headwear, visit www.ImperialHeadwear.com, or call (800) 950-1916.
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Contact:
Imperial Headwear, Inc.
(800) 950-1916
Jamie Keegan
jkeegan@imperialheadwear.com
