Aurora, CO (May 19, 2010) – Imperial Headwear and MainGate, Inc., the Official Merchandise Partner of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, announced today that Imperial has become the exclusive supplier of Komen branded golf headwear and related products for ShopKomen.com™.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, ensure quality care and energize science to find a cure for breast cancer.
Imperial products featuring Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s iconic running pink ribbon will be available immediately on-line at www.shopkomen.com and in select pro shops and golf retailers throughout the United States.
“We are honored to represent Susan G. Komen for the Cure and to contribute to their mission. By partnering with MainGate, we can now offer golf retailers the opportunity to associate themselves with the preeminent organization fighting breast cancer, something no other headwear company can do,” said Rick White, President & CEO, Imperial Headwear.
Each piece of headwear will be decorated with a hang tag advising individuals to “(1) Know your risk, (2) Get screened, (3) Know what is normal for you and (4) Make healthy lifestyle choices.” The product line also will help promote Rally for the Cure®, a national program of golf, tennis, and dining events that have raised more than $50 million for Susan G. Komen for the Cure since 1996.
About Imperial Headwear
Founded in 1916, Imperial Headwear is the leading manufacturer and marketer of premium quality, active lifestyle headwear for the golf market. Renowned for its superior customer service and custom artwork capabilities, Imperial offers its clients the highest quality products using the most innovative digital design, logo and embroidery technologies. Imperial products feature the Imperial, Merge Left and Watership by Imperial brand names. For more information about Imperial Headwear, visit www.ImperialHeadwear.com or call (800) 950-1916.
About MainGate
Since its 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 has become a multifaceted merchandising and marketing company that serves numerous business partners.
MainGate is the exclusive merchandiser of the Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, NHRA, IndyCar Series, Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Danica Patrick Racing, Kenny Bernstein Racing, John Force Racing, Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auto Auction, and the Indy Racing League. In addition, MainGate operates the online merchandise business for the St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Nicklaus Companies. MainGate also has partnerships with numerous NBA and NHL teams and holds licenses for the NCAA, Harley-Davidson®, National Lacrosse League, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For more information regarding MainGate, please visit www.MainGateInc.com.
Contact:
Sarah Knowlton
720.282.2859
sknowlton@imperialheadwear.com
