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Swoozie’s is a specialty retailer with 7 stores in 6 states and is one of the most prominent chains in the gift and social paper industry. The company is a leading destination for products that celebrate life’s events and social occasions, from weddings and baby showers to birthdays and dinner parties. Superior customer service, convenience and product selection keep customers coming back to find the perfect hostess gift or simple thank-you note. Swoozie’s is known for its unique assortment of party goods, house wares, personalized gifts, invitations, stationery and accessories. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Atlanta, GA. Swoozie’s is run by Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Kelly Plank Dworkin. www.swoozies.com |
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GolfTEC – GolfTEC is a retail-based golf instruction company that uses proprietary technology to provide high-tech indoor golf lessons. Taught by PGA golf pros and incorporating full-motion video analysis, golfers can learn the fundamentals without worrying about the flight of the ball. GolfTEC currently has facilities in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin. Future expansion is fueled by franchising. There are 40 company owned locations and 125 franchise locations across the country with 15 units scheduled to open in the next 12 months. The Gart Companies provide capital and support to strong, independent management teams. www.golftec.com |
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Colorado Bag'n Baggage is the nation's leading specialty retailer of premium luggage, business cases, women’s lifestyle bags as well as business and travel accessories. The company has catered to the elite traveler for more than 30 years and offers all the top brands in luggage and travel goods, such as Tumi, Hartmann, Victorinox, Rimowa, and many more, with an unmatched selection and many exclusive products. Over 35 stores are located in 10 states, including Colorado, Texas, Florida, California, Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii. The sales staff in each location offers years of travel experience, extensive product knowledge, and the industry's finest customer service. In addition to all this, Colorado Bag’n Baggage guarantees the best prices in the industry. www.bagnbaggage.com www.coloradobaggage.com |
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Specialty Sports Venture - SOLD AS OF MAY 2010 - Specialty Sports Venture is a unique concept in the ski, bicycle, golf, fly-fishing and outdoor business. A dominant specialty retailer in a narrow niche, SSV is the largest ski and snowboard retailer and rental operator in the United States. In partnership with Vail Resorts and the principals of The Gart Companies, Specialty Sports Venture owns more than 160 shops generating over $180 million in annual sales with stores in every major ski resort in
Colorado , as well as in Heavenly, Lake Tahoe, and stores along Colorado’s Front Range. SSV combines nationally recognized large metropolitan Denver stores, such as Colorado Ski and Golf and Bicycle Village, with premier resort locations. Each shop employs staff that love and actively participate in the sports they represent and who deliver a high level of service. All transparent systems are centralized and buying is handled within each market to cater to local preferences. www.ssv.net . |
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