Think about the vast array of sporting goods accessories available today: From sports hair accessories used by cheerleaders and fans to athletic accessories like sweatbands or sun glasses, sporting accessories can provide a steady income for your retail business.

Fill your shelves with accessories that allow your customers to show their love of sports, their favorite sports team and their favorite player or athlete. Stock accessories in a variety of price points to help you please all of your customers regardless of their budget. From hand tape to jerseys, your customers will make the most of your sports accessories department.

1. Tailor your outdoor sports accessories to your clients.

2. Create diversity with water sports accessories.

3. Cash in with professional sports accessories.

Action Steps
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Stock a variety of outdoor sports accessories

Remember that outdoor sports encompass everything from equestrian sports to tiny tots playing soccer. It may not be possible for you to provide every accessory available for every type of outdoor sport, but stock the most popular sports thoroughly and keep a carefully selected inventory on hand for less mainstream activities.

I recommend: Online Sports will help you build an impressive outdoor sports accessory department for such sports as fishing, archery and cycling as well as team sports like baseball or basketball. The Outdoor Sports Shop is prepared to provide you with a vast array of outdoor sports accessories.

Create interest with water sports accessories

Jump into the world of water sports accessories by meeting the last minute comfort items for campers, boaters and hikers. Lay in an inventory of bug spray, water bottles, sun glasses and sun protection so you become the premiere place for all of your customers' needs.

I recommend: Bart's Water Sports boasts an impressive array of water sports accessory options including boating accessories like ropes and more unusual items like water trampolines. Overton's has a wide variety of camping accessories, including hammocks and portable showers to keep your clients comfortable while they enjoy the great outdoors.

Attact customers who want professional sports accessories

Stock a variety of sizes and teams when ordering inventory for professional sports accessories and rotate your inventory according to the current professional sports season. Stay on top of which athletes are in the public eye and keep accessories with their name or number prominently displayed to attract the attention of your customers and increase the frequency of impulse purchases.

I recommend: The Stadium Store has a wide array of professional sports accessories so you can choose the teams that matter to your customers. Unique Sports Accessories prides itself on providing accessories for professional sports enthusiasts of everything from women's golf to beach volleyball.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Investigate the sports that are important to your geographical location and tailor your purchases to those sports. For example, if you live near a NASCAR track, lay in a strong supply of racing sport accessories to cash in on that enthusiasm.