MainGate to handle all official online business of Jack Nicklaus products
INDIANAPOLIS, IN-November 20, 2007-MainGate Inc., the premier event retail and merchandising company in the country, has teamed with Nicklaus Companies, LLC, the organization founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus and owned by the Nicklaus family, to launch Nov. 23 the Golden Bear’s first-ever e-commerce store, NicklausProShop.com.
"We are very excited to enter into this endeavor with the Nicklaus Companies," said David Moroknek, President and CEO of MainGate. "The Nicklaus name is an iconic one in the golf community, and Jack Nicklaus’ commitment to excellence parallels the business philosophy we have at MainGate. We look forward to providing excellent customer service and online business management for an enterprise that we know will hold us to the highest of standards."
The agreement allows the Nicklaus Companies to offer a wide range of officially licensed products on one dynamic Web site. Never before offered for purchase online, Nicklaus Companies and MainGate will leverage the worldwide success of Nicklaus-licensed products by offering Jack Nicklaus Apparel by HMX Sportswear, Nicklaus-logoed headwear by AHEAD, golf equipment and accessories by Nicklaus Golf Equipment, and Nicklaus Art and Memorabilia from official licensees that include Upper Deck, Steiner Sports, Mounted Memories and Sports Images.
"We are excited about MainGate, Inc.’s involvement in creating Nicklaus.com’s Pro Shop," said Jack Nicklaus II. "We are confident the Nicklaus fans who visit our Web site will enjoy the products we have to offer. Consumers look for ways to make the buying experience easier, so it was a natural fit for the Nicklaus Companies and MainGate to partner, so we might offer great products while providing an enjoyable and easy online experience."
NicklausProShop.com features a new streamlined design unlike anything MainGate has produced, which allows fans to find what they want quickly, while also offering a glimpse of the products available exclusively at NicklausProShop.com. Designed with the feel of a luxury pro shop, customers can visit the site to view and purchase the highest-quality pro-shop products without leaving the comfort of their own homes.
In addition to the NicklausProShop.com Web site design, MainGate will handle all fulfillment, customer service, and management of the online business, offering customers a superior shopping experience for one of the classic names in golf.
About MainGate Inc.
Since it’s founding in 1963, MainGate’s primary activity has been the coordination of event merchandise sales for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). While that partnership has grown and remains a core part of the company’s business, MainGate today has become a multifaceted merchandising and marketing company that serves numerous business partners.
MainGate is the exclusive on-site merchandiser of the NHRA, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR), Bud King Racing, John Force Racing, Danica Patrick Racing, and Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auto Auction. MainGate holds licenses for Matco Tools, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Mopar, Pontiac, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), National Lacrosse League, Indy Racing League, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, O’Reilly Raceway Park, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Indiana Pacers. For more information regarding MainGate’s E-Commerce Web sites, as well as the company’s other business facets, please visit www.MainGateInc.com.
About Nicklaus Companies
For close to 40 years, the mission of the Nicklaus Companies has been to enhance the golf experience, and to bring to the national and international consumer golf-related businesses and services that mirror the high standards established in the career and life of Jack Nicklaus. These services include golf-course design, the development of golf and real estate communities, and the marketing and licensing of golf products and services. For more information about Jack Nicklaus and the Nicklaus Companies, visit www.nicklaus.com. For information about products available at the Nicklaus Pro Shop visit www.NicklausProShop.com.
Contact:
Samantha Barton
Marketing Coordinator
MainGate Inc.
PH: (317) 260.2556
FX: (317) 241-6330
Email: sbarton@maingateinc.com