Leupold & Stevens, Inc., was named the “Hardlines Vendor of the Year” by Worldwide at the buying group’s 2019 Spring Show in Reno, Nev., on Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Leupold’s Director of U.S. Commercial Sales, Janos Jeszenszky, was on hand to receive the award from Worldwide’s Merchandise Manager, Ben Hartman, and Divisional Merchandise Manager, Will Helm. John Childs of H&G Marketing was also present.

“Being named ‘Vendor of the Year’ is an amazing honor for Leupold,” Jeszenszky said. “It represents the many years of dedicated work our entire team has invested in growing our partnership with Worldwide and their many dealer members. We’re excited to continue developing those relationships moving forward.”

Worldwide is a member-owned buying group that has been supplying independent retailers across the United States and Canada with products and services for 60 years. It's comprised of professional merchandise buyers with extensive wholesale and retail backgrounds.

“Worldwide is proud to work with so many great vendors – and Leupold has truly committed itself to forging key partnerships with our members,” said Jeff Corey, Category Manager of Worldwide. “From developing innovative new products to maintaining strong relationships with our dealers, the entire Leupold team delivered on all levels in 2018.”