sports and tailgating

Fans flock to Rangers Ballpark gift shop for last-minute shopping

Arlington, TX - Rangers fans waited anxiously this morning for the sign at the ballpark gift shop to flip from "closed" to "open."When it did, they swarmed into the Majestic Grand Slam Gift Shop in... more »

Fans brave long lines to get their claws on Texas Rangers gear

Texas Rangers fans found empty shelves and long lines as they headed out Saturday morning to buy gear to celebrate the team's first trip to the World Series. Even the Grand Slam Gift Shop at... more »

Custom shirts make a nice niche for sports store

Brookfield, WI - If you're looking for a gift for that hard-to-buy-for person, Brian Benecky has you - and them - covered.As owner of Fan Appreciation at Brookfield Square, Benecky has carved out a niche... more »

Collegiate at AmericasMart: An All-Star Lineup of Product

Atlanta, GA - Over the past several years, and especially since its debut on floor 4 in Building 2 WestWing (B2WW), the Collegiate Products Licensee Pavilion at AmericasMart has become a primary Market destination offering... more »

Selling Ohio State stuff turned out to be one great business idea for Conrads

Life is full of ironies, but this may be one of the biggest: Jack Cohen, the founder of Conrads College Gifts, has never sat through an entire Ohio State football game."I'd go over while people... more »

Shop focuses on sport, ignores controversy: Surf gear’s up

Tuckerton — Cheater 5's Skate & Surf Hut sells everything from skateboards to surfboards, sport accessories to clothing for men, women, children and babies."We decided to open a shop in Tuckerton because we saw so... more »

Student thrilled to join inventors

Adrian Lindsey is used to getting phone calls.''It's great getting calls when you're in business,'' said the 18-year-old Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy senior who works hard to promote and sell his product, the All Net... more »

Eatonton merchant sees green in red and black

Marlene Gordon is eagerly awaiting the start of the University of Georgia's football season Saturday. But she won't be watching the game. She'll be selling Bulldog novelties to some of those making the pilgrimage up... more »