Suzanne Mattaboni
Suzanne Mattaboni Communications
For D&H Distributing
(610) 261-4560
suzgm@aol.com

For Immediate Release:

D&H DISTRIBUTING GAINS MARKET SHARE IN SPORTING GOODS WITH TOP BRANDS & SERVICES

- This 95 Year-old Distribution Veteran Aims to Support Retailers, Offering Stellar Brands Backed by Fast Shipping, Dedicated Account Reps, Versatile Credit Options and More -

HARRISBURG, PA - February 5, 2013 - Major North American technology and consumer goods distributor D&H Distributing announces it is enhancing its presence in the sporting goods retail marketplace, offering services and support to retailers such as credit resources; dedicated, consultative sales representatives; one- to two-day shipping times; customizable drop-shipping capabilities; purchasing rewards programs; and deep inventory stock.

The distributor currently represents close to 55 manufacturers, with more in negotiation, in the areas of team sports, camping, outdoor recreation, exercise and fitness, golf, hunting and fishing, water recreation and more; plus hundreds of vendors in complementary vertical markets. The distributor's manufacturer partners include Coleman, Stansport, Callaway, GolfBuddy, Wilson, Rawlings, Franklin and Wild Sports, to name a few.

Since launching its Sporting Goods and Recreation department in January of 2012, D&H has added a dedicated manager to oversee sales in this marketplace, Jim Blauvelt, who brings with him close to two decades experience in sporting goods retail. Since the department launch, D&H has exceeded its sales goals and added 40+ vendors to its linecard in a one-year period.

D&H Distributing has earned an impeccable reputation over decades in the channel, functioning as a consultative advisor to its retailers, helping them to grow their businesses. The company has consistently shown successful growth figures quarter-over-quarter and year-after-year in complex sectors such as information technology, networking, personal computing, mobility, consumer electronics, small appliances and housewares. Such multi-market experience makes the company a convenient, one-stop-shopping resource for retailers.

"A distribution partner's role is to become a consultant and an advocate for the retailer. Sporting goods is an invigorating commercial segment, one where retailers, dealers and consumers have a great enthusiasm for the marketplace," said Jeff Davis, senior vice president of sales at D&H Distributing. "D&H wants to educate retailers on the many benefits of taking on a distribution partner, as opposed to buying direct. We provide a convenient customer experience and access to top-flight manufacturers, delivered with kind of support that can help develop their businesses in new ways. We're excited about expanding our presence in this space."

The Benefits of D&H Distributing, At-a-Glance:

• One- to two-day shipping to 98.6% of the continental US
• Relationships with all major carriers
• Four state-of-the-art warehouses across the US
• Hundreds of manufacturers covering sporting goods, home and outdoors, health and fitness, consumer electronics, home entertainment and other vertical markets for cross-sale opportunities
• Customizable, direct-to-end-user shipments
• Purchasing rewards program ("Incentives Rewards")
• A dedicated account representative for every customer
• 45-day stocking inventory
• Flexible credit options
• Free account set-up

About D&H Distributing
As the nation's leading technology distributor, D&H provides a wealth of resources to empower solution retailers and resellers, delivering a broad selection of consumer categories, products and applications.  The company's offerings span sporting goods, videogaming, outdoor living and home, consumer electronics, small appliances, housewares, in addition to computer and networking products. D&H's multi-market expertise, account-dedicated sales teams, sterling service and flexible financing options are unmatched in the industry.

With an impressive 95-year history serving as a trusted resource in the supply channel, D&H has been able to consistently reinvent itself based upon changing market conditions. The company prides itself on creating business partnerships with an astute focus on ease-of-doing-business, relationships, value, performance and service.

The company ships out of five separate locations in North America, including its US headquarters in Harrisburg and its Canadian headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario.  Additional US warehouses are located in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; and Fresno, CA. Call D&H toll-free at 800-340-1007 ext. 8, or visit www.dandh.com.

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