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STAG confirms position as market leader
The STAG Buying Group moved to strengthen its position as leader in the buying sector by signing up a clutch of major brands in both the sports and outdoor markets. The leading brands that have joined the Buying Group include MBT, Masai Barefoot Technology, RFE, who control Reebok Fitness and Gold's Gym, Dalesman, one of the UK 's leading outdoor distributors, Glenway Trophies, itself a market leader, and Molten Sports.
Commenting on the signings, Ward Robertson, Managing Director of STAG said: "We are naturally delighted that such well known brands and leaders in their respective markets have become members of our Buying Group"
Ward continued: "I believe it is fair to say that we at STAG and the members that have joined us have a shared philosophy of planned and sustainable growth, maintaining the integrity of our brands and providing the consumer with the benefits competitive purchasing."
"Few are immune from the prevailing winds of an economy that is now showing every sign of going off the boil". He added. "The Buying Group concept stands up well in this tough trading environment when there is strength in numbers and where it is possible, to use the Old Wild West analogy, to draw the wagons into a protective circle."
