LIDS Team Sports
LIDS Team Sports is a full-service institutional team dealer, custom screen printer, and embroiderer serving colleges, universities, high schools, corporations, and youth organizations across all 50 U.S. states, operating as a division of Hat World, Inc. (under Genesco).
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersIndianapolis, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What LIDS Team Sports does
LIDS Team Sports is a full-service institutional team dealer and division of Hat World, Inc. (itself under Genesco by 2014), founded in 2009 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company sells team uniforms (jerseys, warm-ups, fleeces, polo shirts, jackets, t-shirts, shorts, shoes) and a complete line of sporting equipment to colleges and universities, high schools, corporations, and youth organizations across all 50 U.S. states. Its core operations include in-house custom screen printing and embroidery services for team apparel, team fundraising support, and customizable organization-specific ordering programs (Flash Stores and Sideline Stores) accessed via unique store codes.
The business operates a multi-channel distribution model: a field sales force of representatives handles institutional quote-based orders on multi-year contracts; Flash Stores and Sideline Stores provide custom e-commerce storefronts; the Closeout Store sells overstock Nike and branded merchandise at up to 50% off; LIDS Team Golf runs a members-only Nike Golf apparel and equipment site; and LIDS Branding Solutions extends the platform into corporate promotional products, incentive gifts, and marketing solutions. The company consolidated multiple regional team dealers — Anaconda Sports (Lake Katrine, NY), former Brand Athletics (Tigard, OR), and former Impact Sports (Madison, WI) — into a single national platform, expanding from a 10-state territory in 2009 to all 50 states by 2014. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; billing cadence described as multi-year contract terms for institutional customers.
Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time sales of team uniforms and sportswear, one-time sales of sporting equipment, professional services revenue from custom screen printing and embroidery, and professional services revenue from promotional products and corporate branding solutions via LIDS Branding Solutions. The technology stack is operational rather than digital: proprietary capabilities center on in-house custom screen printing and embroidery production, custom configurability for team apparel (Flash Stores/Sideline Stores with unique store codes), and a sales-led go-to-market with field reps, catalogs, and branded e-commerce sites. No AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or AI-feature products are documented in the source material. The firmographic headcount figure of 31 appears to represent corporate/HQ staff, with distributed field sales representatives and regional dealer staff likely operating across the four referenced office locations.
LIDS Team Sports firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LIDS Team Sports
- Legal name
- LIDS Team Sports
- Website
- https://lidsteamsports.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LIDS Team Sports is a full-service institutional team dealer, custom screen printer, and embroiderer serving colleges, universities, high schools, corporations, and youth organizations across all 50 U.S. states, operating as a division of Hat World, Inc. (under Genesco).
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LIDS Team Sports industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Team Sports Uniforms and Institutional Sporting Goods
- NAICS
- Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42391)
- SIC
- Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Team Sports Equipment & Uniforms Retail (CRAMABAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Team & School Athletic Uniforms Retail (CRAMACAJ), Team Sports & On-Field Performance Apparel (CRAAAEAE), Team Sports Equipment & Apparel Distribution (CRAOAJAA)
Keywords
Where LIDS Team Sports is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Indianapolis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
LIDS Team Sports business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Team Uniform and Sportswear Sales: Sale of team uniforms including jerseys, warm-ups, fleeces, polo shirts, jackets, t-shirts, shorts, shoes and other team uniform sportswear to institutional customers
- Sporting Equipment Sales: Complete line of sporting equipment sales to schools, universities, corporations, and youth organizations
- Custom Printing and Embroidery Services: Custom screen printing and embroidery services as增值服务 for team apparel and uniforms
- Promotional Products and Branding Solutions: Promotional products, incentive gifts, custom apparel, and marketing solutions through LIDS Branding Solutions division
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Institutional team sales - colleges, universities, high schools |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels5 records
LIDS Team Sports product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LIDS Team Sports is a full-service team dealer, custom screen printer, embroidery and sporting goods operator providing institutional customers with jerseys, warm-ups, fleeces, polo shirts, jackets, t-shirts, shorts, shoes and other team uniform sportswear, plus a complete line of sporting equipment. The company delivers all-inclusive institutional sporting goods to colleges, universities, high schools, corporations, and youth organizations across the United States, supported by in-house custom printing and embroidery, team fundraising assistance, and dedicated sales representatives.
Product overview
LIDS Team Sports is a unified platform combining multiple product lines: its core business as a full-service team dealer provides institutional sporting goods (jerseys, uniforms, equipment) to schools and organizations. This core is extended through Flash Stores and Sideline Stores for custom apparel ordering, LIDS Branding Solutions for promotional products, and a Closeout Store for discounted overstock items. The portfolio also includes LIDS Golf (members-only Nike golf store), Anaconda Sports (acquired regional dealer brand), and a traditional catalog business. The divisions include Anaconda Sports, former Brand Athletics, and former Impact Sports.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Anaconda Sports: Regional team dealer operation and website www.anacondasports.com
- LIDS Team Golf
- LIDS Branding Solutions
- Flash Stores
- Sideline Stores
- Closeout Store
Products and services
- LIDS Team Sports Core Team Dealer Service Full-service institutional team dealer offering jerseys, warm-ups, fleeces, polo shirts, jackets, t-shirts, shorts, shoes, and other team uniform sportswear, plus a complete line of sporting equipment to colleges, universities, high schools, corporations, and youth organizations across the United States.
- Flash Stores
Companies that use LIDS Team Sports
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
LIDS Team Sports technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
LIDS Team Sports partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Hat World, Inc.coreParent company of LIDS Team Sports. Hat World is a niche mall-based retailer of baseball caps and team fan shops operating primarily under the LIDS retail brand. LIDS Team Sports operates as a division of Hat World, Inc.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
LIDS Team Sports competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Augusta Sportswear: Augusta Sportswear designs and supplies team uniforms and athletic apparel to schools, leagues, and team dealers. Comparable to LIDS Team Sports on custom team apparel manufacturing and institutional distribution, often as an upstream supplier.
- Eastbay Team Sales: Eastbay's Team Sales division supplies custom team uniforms, footwear, and equipment to high schools, colleges, and athletic programs across the U.S. Directly comparable to LIDS Team Sports on B2B institutional team dealer model and athletic footwear/apparel assortment.
- Riddell: Riddell is a leading manufacturer and supplier of football helmets, protective equipment, and team gear sold through institutional channels. Comparable to LIDS Team Sports on team-sport equipment supply to schools and athletic programs, though more equipment-focused.
- Alleson Athletic: Alleson Athletic manufactures and distributes team uniforms and athletic apparel sold through team dealers to schools and youth leagues. Directly comparable on team uniform product category and institutional customer overlap with LIDS Team Sports.
- Rawlings Team Sports: Rawlings supplies baseball, softball, and team sporting goods through institutional and team dealer channels. Comparable on team equipment distribution and the multi-sport assortment LIDS Team Sports offers to schools and youth leagues.
- BSN Sports: BSN Sports is the largest direct competitor in the U.S. institutional team dealer market, providing uniforms, sporting equipment, and custom apparel to schools, leagues, and youth organizations. Highly comparable to LIDS Team Sports on customer base, product mix, and full-service dealer model.
- Holloway Sportswear: Holloway Sportswear manufactures custom team apparel, jackets, and uniforms for schools and athletic organizations. Comparable on team apparel manufacturing and distribution to the institutional customer base LIDS Team Sports serves.
- Champion Teamwear: Champion Teamwear supplies custom team uniforms, athletic apparel, and spirit wear to schools and athletic programs. Comparable to LIDS Team Sports on branded team apparel and institutional team dealer positioning.
Broad incumbents
- Under Armour Team: Under Armour's team division sells branded uniforms, footwear, and apparel directly to high school and college athletic programs. A broad incumbent competing for institutional team gear spend that LIDS Team Sports also serves as an authorized dealer.
- Nike Team (Nike Inc.): Nike operates direct-to-institution team sales programs that supply branded uniforms, footwear, and gear to schools and athletic programs, bypassing traditional team dealers. A broad incumbent and key brand partner of LIDS Team Sports whose direct programs represent both a supply source and a competitive threat.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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LIDS Team Sports leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
LIDS Team Sports subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
LIDS Team Sports funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
LIDS Team Sports M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about LIDS Team Sports
What does LIDS Team Sports do?
LIDS Team Sports is a full-service team dealer, custom screen printer, embroidery and sporting goods operator providing institutional customers with jerseys, warm-ups, fleeces, polo shirts, jackets, t-shirts, shorts, shoes and other team uniform sportswear, plus a complete line of sporting equipment. The company delivers all-inclusive institutional sporting goods to colleges, universities, high schools, corporations, and youth organizations across the United States, supported by in-house custom printing and embroidery, team fundraising assistance, and dedicated sales representatives.
Is LIDS Team Sports a public or private company?
LIDS Team Sports is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was LIDS Team Sports founded?
LIDS Team Sports was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LIDS Team Sports based?
LIDS Team Sports is headquartered in Indianapolis, United States, in the North America region.
How does LIDS Team Sports make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Team Uniform and Sportswear Sales are the primary driver. The others are sporting Equipment Sales, custom Printing and Embroidery Services and promotional Products and Branding Solutions.
Who are LIDS Team Sports's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Augusta Sportswear, Eastbay Team Sales, Riddell, Alleson Athletic, Rawlings Team Sports, BSN Sports, Holloway Sportswear and Champion Teamwear. Broad incumbents are Under Armour Team and Nike Team (Nike Inc.).
Does LIDS Team Sports have an API?
No public API is recorded for LIDS Team Sports.
What industry is LIDS Team Sports in?
LIDS Team Sports's product category is Team Sports Uniforms and Institutional Sporting Goods. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMABAE, Team Sports Equipment & Uniforms Retail, with a secondary code of CRAMACAJ, Team & School Athletic Uniforms Retail. Its NAICS code is 45911 and its SIC code is 3949.