NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (Oct. 31, 2013) – AHEAD is poised to reopen the doors Friday (Nov. 1) on its fixture facility in the wake of a significant expansion that has increased the size of the building 20 percent to 15,000 square feet.
The expansion will allow AHEAD – the innovative headwear, apparel and accessories company – to meet the growing demand for customized fixture solutions.
“This part of our business, originally intended solely to provide standardized fixtures for AHEAD products, has evolved into an integral part of what we offer to our customers,” said Anne Broholm, CEO. “Having our own in-house fixture facility lets us provide retail display solutions – from a simple accessories fixture to a full shop remodel – at a great value.”
Broholm said that the latest expansion attests to the growing need for fixture support. The full-time team of craftsmen, she added, all originated in the boat building industry and bring that same level of workmanship to the AHEAD produced fixtures.
In recent years, AHEAD has also been involved in some full custom remodels of shops across the country, including the Gold Course Golf Shop at Colonial Williamsburg’s Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
“The quality and care of the new fixtures and cabinetry has not gone unnoticed by our members and customers,” said Glen Byrnes, Director of Golf, Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. “It was virtually a seamless remodel, and we applaud AHEAD for the fine quality and for exceeding our expectations – both in the overall look of our shop and in sales since the renovation.”
AHEAD also was hired to design and produce the fixtures for the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Mini Golf Shop and Pro Shop in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
According to Scott Stone, National Sales Manager, Golf, “We recognize that selling our product is only one part of the customer transaction. With our fixture availability and customer support we provide creative solutions to help our retail partners sell through.”
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Founded in 1995, AHEAD is a multi-dimensional brand with a proven track record of success distributing headwear, apparel, and accessories to the green grass, resort and corporate markets. Its single focus of providing quality products, with innovative, high-quality design, and merchandising concepts has led to 18 years of continued growth and expansion. AHEAD is a leading supplier of headwear to the USGA, PGA of America, Ryder Cup and numerous PGA Tour events in addition to more than 5,000 green grass and resort shops throughout the world. Among active professional golfers who wear AHEAD gear on the course are Jim Furyk, Sean O’Hair and Brittany Lincicome. Golf legends Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Annika Sorenstam wear AHEAD exclusively.
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