Date: 12-30-08

Number One Fan’s NC State Gear Now Available at Triangle Hallmark Shops

(Raleigh, NC)— Number One Fan, the Triangle’s newest provider of collegiate sports fan novelty items, is proud to announce it will now offer its sports gear at all Hallmark Shop locations throughout the Triangle. The addition of these locations comes as the company expands its sales efforts from online into brick-and-mortar stores.

“As we make our products more accessible to fans, we felt the Hallmark Shops would be an ideal choice as they are known for offering unique and very personalized gifts,” said Mary Andrews, associate of Number One Fan and UpShift-Design, LLC. “Customers looking for something different than the typical sports fanatic gear will surely find gift solutions with our Number One Fan products.”

Number One Fan features an eclectic mix of novelty sports items that capture the true spirit of a sports fan, while also giving double meaning to the word “fan.” Its collegiate-licensed products feature a university’s colors and logo as well as the Number One Fan trademark, an image or actual functional rotating fan. In addition to being available at Hallmark Shops throughout the Triangle, Number One Fan products are also available at Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, North Carolina.

“We are excited to now be able to meet the needs of sports fans at our Hallmark shops,” said Claire Denham, of Lynn’s and Daphne’s Hallmark Shop of the Triangle. “The mugs and novelty fan items make ideal gifts for any NC State fan.”

To view the entire selection of Number One Fan novelty gifts or to make an order, please call (919) 801-2168 or visit www.onecoolfan.com.

About Number One Fan

Number One Fan is an UpShift-Design, LLC Company specializing in fan mania. The company provides top-of-the-line gear and collectibles that reflects the true meaning of what it means to be a die-hard fan. Number One Fan and UpShift-Design LCC is proud to be a member of Collegiate Licensed Properties Association ® and offer official licensed products, including mugs, keychains, functional fans, apparel and drink koozies. For more information or to place an order, call (919) 801-2168 or visit www.onecoolfan.com.

Contact: Mike Dixon
(919) 812-1354
mike@genmp.com

Carolina NewsWire - Number One Fan's NC State Gear Now Available at Triangle Hallmark Shops

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Date: 12-04-09

For your favorite fan

An Apex company called Number One Fan has signed an agreement to distribute its items at Triangle-area Hallmark stores.

The company produces a number of collegiate sports-themed products, including N.C. State items, many with a No. 1 theme. It is in the process of obtaining the appropriate licenses from UNC, Duke and ECU, so you may soon see items from those schools in Hallmark stores.

Columns by Sue Stock - For your favorite fan