Nominate Up to Five (5) Rising Stars in the Retail World

We are looking for 50 retailers - one in each state - who have created the hottest, coolest, most innovative in-store environments for sports licensing or tailgating products. We want stores that not only rack up robust sales numbers, but capture the passion of sports licensing or tailgating in ways that keep their customers coming back for more.

In order for a retailer to be considered 80% of their documented sales must be retail/consumer (ie no distributors or wholesalers will be considered)

Past Rising Star Winners will not be eligible again until 2012

Winners receive an all expenses paid trip to Las Vegas
to party with the companies who got them there!

Winners in each state will be determined by points accumulated from voting criteria. In the event of a tie, the retailer that has been in business the longest will be determined as the winner. Winning retailer must be in good financial standing with all vendors.

Round-trip coach airfare from the airport closest to the retail store for one person to Las Vegas McCarran Airport. Complimentary round-trip transportation from Las Vegas McCarran Airport to hotel. Up to three (3) night hotel stay at Las Vegas hotel, includes room & taxes) Incidentals at winners expense. Maximum of $100 per day food allowance, based on receipts.

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The Fine Print

At least one store must be nominated. You can only nominate a store once. Multiple submissions will be purged. Complete information on each nominated store is required for a nomination to be considered.



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