TAMPA RETAILER CATCHES “RISING STAR” AWARD FOR FLORIDA

TAMPA, Fla. – February 14, 2012 – Authentic Team Merchandise, “Bucs & Bulls Heaven,” was nominated and recently won the “Rising Star Retailer of the Year Award” for the state of Florida.

 

Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show honors one retailer annually in each of the 50 states for rising to the challenges of a complex marketplace while creating the hottest, coolest, most innovative environments for sports licensing and tailgating products.

 

Authentic Team Merchandise, 14823 N. Florida Ave., is where fans go to celebrate Tampa’s hometown teams and get the latest fan apparel, tailgating gear and autograph friendly items such as photos, helmets and footballs.

 

Jack Smith, founder of The Sports Authority, Inc. presented the award to Authentic Team Merchandise CEO and Owner Jeffrey Neil Fox at the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show in Las Vegas.

 

“It’s a tremendous feeling to be recognized by those in your industry. We separate ourselves by providing outstanding customer service and meeting the demands of our clients, and we are always advancing our online presence,” Fox said.

 

For more information on Authentic Team Merchandise, please visit www.authenticteammerchandise.com, or call813-908-2827.

 

Photo description: Jack Smith (right), founder of The Sports Authority, presents the “Rising Star Retailer of the Year Award” to Jeffrey Neil Fox (left), CEO and Owner of Authentic Team Merchandise. Photo credit: ShowProCo, LLC – Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show

 

Authentic Team Merchandise Unveils new E-Commerce Website

… BUCS AND BULLS HEAVEN REDESIGNS WEBSITES TO MEET HOLIDAY SHOPPING DEMAND

TAMPA, Fla. – December 5, 2011 – Tampa’s Authentic Team Merchandise, more commonly known as Bucs and Bulls Heaven, has redesigned its websites to meet the demands of busy holiday shoppers.

Now, when shoppers go to www.authenticteammerchandise.com, fans looking for Tampa Bay Bucs or USF Bulls gear can choose to directly link to the www.bucgear.com or www.bullsheaven.com sites.

Each of the new, individually branded websites are easier to navigate, are more visually appealing, and they offer precise categories as well as the option to filter choices by brand and price.

“Our customers are giving us great feedback on the ease of using the newly designed sites. That excites me,” said Jeffrey Neil Fox, owner of Authentic Team Merchandise, “because we serve fans from all over the globe, all of varying ages and computer skill levels. They are embracing the updates and new features, which means we better prepared to serve all our loyal customers of Tampa’s hometown teams.

“Online technology has changed and we are now current with the latest and greatest features,” he said.

Authentic Team Merchandise offer a full line of officially licensed Tampa Bay Buccaneers and USF Bulls merchandise – from shirts, sweaters, jackets and hats to flags, cups, magnets and barbecue grills.

Customers who prefer to shop in person can visit the retail store at 14823 North Florida Avenue in Tampa, 813-908-2827.

Media contact is Jeffrey Neil Fox at 813-391-2495 (cell).

BUCS AND BULLS HEAVEN DONATES $1,000 TO USF IN LEE ROY SELMON’S HONOR

TAMPA, Fla. – November 16, 2011 – Bucs and Bulls Heaven presented a check for $1,000 to the “Lee Roy Selmon Enhancing U Memorial Fund” at the University of South Florida (USF) Foundation Partnership for Athletics.  The money was raised at an autograph signing held October 14, 2011 at the Bucs and Bulls Heaven retail store, 14823 North Florida Ave. in Tampa.

At the Oct. 14 event, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including Mark Cotney, Parnell Dickinson, Reggie Lewis, Steve Wilson, Barry Smith and Ian Beckles, gathered at Bucs and Bulls Heaven to meet fans.  Author Denis Crawford signed copies of his book “Hugh Culverhouse and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: How a Skinflint Genius with a Losing Team Made the Modern NFL.”  Autographs were $10, and the fees were collected and donated to USF in Selmon’s honor.

“I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to know Lee Roy Selmon from his first day as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer and throughout his years after professional football,” said Jeffrey Neil Fox, owner of Bucs and Bulls Heaven. “We are proud to raise money in Selmon’s honor.  He encouraged us all to make a difference in the world. His indelible legacy will continue forever.”

Photo description: Surrounded by students who will benefit from the donation, USF Athletic Director Doug Woolard (center left), accepts a check for the “Lee Roy Selmon Enhancing U Memorial Fund” at the University of South Florida Foundation Partnership for Athletics, from Jeffrey Neil Fox (center right), owner of Bucs and Bulls Heaven.

Media contact is Jeffrey Neil Fox at 813-391-2495 (cell) or jeff.fox@authenticteammerchandise.com