ORLANDO, Fla., March 25, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- TS&B Holdings, Inc. ("Company" or "TS&B") (OTCBB:TSBB), announces that its subsidiary company, Sports Nation, Inc., has created a strategic alliance with specialty retailer Stars & Sports, Inc.
Sports Nation, a Nevada corporation, will provide specialty retailer Stars & Sports, Inc. with comprehensive services including product development, distribution, and merchandising support as Stars & Sports grows its market share in the Southern California region. With upscale galleries at Fashion Island in Newport Beach and in the wine country of Temecula, California, Stars & Sports is fast becoming an influential presence in the premium sports and entertainment memorabilia market. Clientele visit a Stars & Sports gallery to find one-of-a-kind timeless presents for loved ones, or perhaps for their own home or office. They choose from museum quality sports and entertainment items such as a game-used Peyton Manning jersey expertly framed in solid cherry and etched glass, or a historic wind-whipped tournament flag from the 100th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, hand-autographed by champion Tiger Woods.
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Sports Nation is involved in all aspects of the sports memorabilia merchandising industry. The market for sports memorabilia exceeds $1 billion and is extremely fragmented. The company management has over 50 years of combined experience in product development, licensing, mass merchandise, retail and direct marketing & sales.
Sports Nation will collaborate with Stars & Sports to maintain a dynamic assortment of inventory ranging from rare autographed collectibles to strictly limited editions exclusive to Stars & Sports. Sports Nation will also assist Stars & Sports managers in promoting special events featuring star athletes and celebrities that benefit community charities.
Sports Nation's President Stanley Hong commented, "We believe Stars & Sports has the potential to quickly grow as a luxury-lifestyle focused specialty retailer of premium quality memorabilia. These products appeal to discerning consumers with an eye for rarity, history, and presentation quality. Sports Nation has entered into a win-win alliance with this exciting company."
CEO of TS&B Holdings Inc., James E. Jenkins stated, "We're certainly enthusiastic about Sports Nation's alliance with Stars & Sports. Sports Nation has extensive experience in the development and distribution of premium product featuring elite sports heroes and famous celebrities. That they are collaborating with such a dynamic and visionary specialty retailer excites us. With a growing influence in upscale Southern California retail locations, Sports Nation and Stars & Sports will be helping many more people add distinctive possessions to show in their homes and offices."
About TS&B Holdings Inc.
TS&B Holdings Inc. is a Business Development Company under the Investment Act of 1940 aggressively seeking opportunities in emerging and fast growth industries.
TS&B Holdings Inc. has a financial services subsidiary, TS&B Financial Services, Inc., that provides investment and merchant banking services and strategic planning to both the public and private sectors.
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