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02/26/2010

HATCO PRESENTS RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Two retailers were honored by Hatco at the January WESA Market in Denver as retailers of the year. Charlene Short, owner of Kleinschmidt’s Western Store and Natasha Markley accepted the Stetson Retailer of the year from Hatco president Stan Redding. The award is given annually to a retailer who demonstrates Stetson brand awareness and customer satisfaction. Kleinschmidt's Western Store is located in Higginsville, Mo.

Mr. Redding also presented the Resistol Hat Windy Ryon Retailer of the Year Award to Boot Barn. This prestigious annual award is one of the most coveted in the equine trade industry. Accepting the award were Vince Milam, Laurie Grijalva, Patrick Meany, Paul Iacono and Mike Cisowski. Boot Barn has retail stores throughout the United States.
(972) 494-7108; resistolhat.com; stetsonhat.com

Left to right: Stan Redding; Larry Harrelson, Resistol salesman ; Vince Milam; Laurie Grijalva; Patrick Meany; Paul Iacono and Mike Cisowski.

Left to right: Jay Winborn, Hatco marketing manager; Rick Laporte, salesman; Charlene Short, Kleinschmidt’s owner; Natasha Markley North and Stan Redding, Hatco president.