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Store Spotlight

Each week we receive comments from customers that praise and recognize our store associates for the superb customer service received while at one of our many LIDS stores.  We truly appreciate those who are working so hard to help their customers and we want to share their successes.  We have so many great stories to tell, you can bet this will become a regular feature. 

Please join us in recognizing these awesome LIDS employees for their effort and dedication to customer service.  Now, without further adieu, our Store Spotlight...

Daniel P., Assistant Manager
Store 6326 Del Amo Fashion Center – Torrance, CA
“He was very understanding of my situation, and helped in creating customized hats for the recent passing of my Grandmother.  His respect, diligence and work ethic greatly reflects the epitome of what customer service stands for! ”

Lucas G., Assistant Manager
Store 5665 Washington Square – Tigard, OR
“I am a senior citizen and I was treated excellent by Lucas.  For my age, I am very much an alternative person, but he totally made me feel at home.  Next time I need a lid, this will be the store I will go to.”

Britt C., Store Manager
Store 5830 Aventura Mall – Aventura, FL
“Britt gives myself and several of my colleagues expert service each time we visit her store.  She gives a level of competency, class and professionalism to her job as well as knowledge of product, presentation to the customer, helpful assistance, genuine personality and extreme pride in her employer.  She makes each visit an enjoyable experience for me, making me a steady and loyal customer for Lids.”

Matt S., Store Manager
Store 5232 Bangor Mall – Bangor, ME
“Matt was a great help when I needed to order a hat for my boyfriend.  He has a great sense of humor and made my experience more enjoyable than I would have expected.”

Thank you, Daniel, Lucas, Britt and Matt for taking the time to show your customers a true LIDS experience.  GREAT service really does matter!  A BIG thanks to ALL of our hard working associates who continue to make a difference.  Keep up the good work!

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Are you a customer who wants to praise an associate for the service you received?  Or do you have ideas on how we can better serve you?  If so, leave a comment here on the LIDS Blog or send us a message via our Contact Us page at lids.com. 

An All-Star Weekend

With football coming to a close, its time to turn our attention to basketball.  We're about to enter the month of March which is known for upsets, underdogs, heartache and happiness, but before we get too ahead of ourselves we have the NBA All-Star game!  This weekend fans can watch the best of the best as the Eastern conference All-Stars take on the Western conference in Los Angeles.  With so many talented players, it's sure to be a good show.

 
 

Who do you think is going to come away with the win: the East or the West?  Will Blake Griffin live up to the hype or will an underdog come away with the win in the dunk competition?  Do you have an old favorite when it comes to past NBA All-Star Slam Dunk performances?  Let's hear what you have to say about the NBA!

   

      
 
 

Baseball is back and we've got the hats to match!

Yesterday it was 68 degrees in Indianapolis...last week it was 1 degree.  Yes, honestly, one single degree.  I actually have hope for the first time in a very long time that spring is on it's way! 

Spring weather also means Spring Training which means BASEBALL IS BACK!!  With the start of a new season, we have lots of new styles arriving and many more scheduled to arrive soon.  Below are some of our favorites for you to check out.  More importantly though, we want to know what you think!  Which is your favorite?  Do you have ideas for future designs?  Are there any patterns or colors that you'd like to see?

Let us know your thoughts and stick around...we'll post when SNAPBACKS arrive again!

MLB 59Fifty Bois
This solid colored New Era 59Fifty features an over sized logo on the front middle panels with the team's alternate team logo over the embroidery.  This is available in both team color and black. 

MLB 59Fifty 2-Tone City
We've had soooo many requests to bring back the City Series program from several years ago.  Back by popular request, the MLB 59Fifty 2-Tone City is an updated take on this program.  Umm...can you say fresh?  We can!  You asked and we listened...now you can rep your city and your team with this hat.

MLB 59Fifty Realtree Camo
Camo is another request that we continuously hear from our fashion customers.  This Realtree camouflage cap is available in three colors: brown, camo/khaki, and black. You might be invisible to some, but you can't hide your style with this cap.

MLB Kelly Franchise
Get ready for St. Patrick's Day with this kelly green franchise hat featuring the same great fit and a festive shamrock on the back.  Get this cap before you get pinched!

          
MLB Dublin Franchise
Whether your Irish and celebrating your heritage or pretending to be Irish for the day, this is another perfect hat to celebrate the upcoming holiday.  It also features a green shamrock on the back of the cap.

          
Cleveland Indians Authentic Collection Alternate Home
This is a brand new cap for the Cleveland Indians for the 2011-12 season.  Don't let your collection get behind, add this to your own Authentic Collection today!

Hats are so much better than chocolate!

Love is in the air!  Whether you're lovingly gazing into the eyes of someone special, drinking martinis with the girls to celebrate being single or buying chocolate on the cheap because VDay candy is now on sale, we've got a proposition for everyone.  Today is the day to fall in love...with a new hat!  Did we mention that we'll give you 25% off because we LOVE you!  Start falling in love today!

 

Packers Take the Lombardi Trophy Home

The Lombardi Trophy is heading home!  The Green Bay Packers edged out the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 31-25 win to claim the Super Bowl XLV title.  Aaron Rodgers was named the Super Bowl XLV MVP winning a shiny new Chevrolet Camaro.  However, Rodgers appeared to be more excited as teammate, Clay Matthews, gave him a boxing/wrestling style black and gold title belt.  Rodgers often celebrates touchdowns by making the motion of putting a championship belt on his waist.

While not all of us can take home the Lombardi trophy, a shiny new Camaro or a title belt, you can have a piece of the Super Bowl to remember the experience.  Be sure to get your Super Bowl XLV Championship gear to remember the fun--even if it was just as a spectator from the comfort of your own couch.

In the aftermath of all that partying and celebration, here is a recap in the form of stats from the NFL Network research crew. 

• The road less traveled: The Packers joined the 2005 Steelers as the only No. 6 seeds to win a Super Bowl. They’re the sixth Wild Card team to win a Super Bowl, and the third team to do so after winning three road playoff games.

• Teams with a positive turnover differential are 33-3 all-time in the Super Bowl. The Packers were +3 against the Steelers and +6 during the 2010 playoffs.

• Credit the Steelers for nearly winning a Super Bowl despite those three turnovers. The Packers failed to convert a third-down attempt (0-for-4) in the third quarter and had one first down before regaining the momentum late.

• Mike McCarthy improved to 5-2 in the playoffs and joins Vince Lombardi and Mike Holmgren as coaches to win Super Bowl with the Packers.

• Charles Woodson is the fourth player to win a Heisman Trophy, college national title and a Super Bowl.

• Outside of two drops, Jordy Nelson had an MVP-type performance. Nelson tied a franchise playoff record with nine receptions, and his 140 receiving yards are the fourth-most in franchise history. Nelson and Jennings each had 21 receptions during the 2010 playoffs,  a new franchise record.

• With his 37-yard INT return for a TD, Nick Collins is the second player in franchise history with INT return TD in Super Bowl. He joins Herb Adderley, who had a 60-yard INT return TD vs. the Raiders in Super Bowl II.

• The Steelers extended their streak to 17 consecutive playoff games without allowing a 100-yard rusher (tied with Redskins for longest active streak in NFL). The Packers ran the ball 13 times, which tied a Super Bowl record for fewest attempts. 

• Here’s a sign of the longevity and production of Hines Ward: He now has 88 receptions, 1,181 yards and 10 TDs in his playoff career, all ranking in the top five in NFL playoff history. He has 17 consecutive playoff games with a reception.

• LaMarr Woodley recorded a sack, his NFL record seventh straight game with a sack. His 11 career postseason sacks ties Charles Haley for fourth all-time.

Only 363 days until the next Super Bowl in Indianapolis (assuming a CBA is reached and there is a next season).  Let the countdown begin!

Fresh Goods Friday Gets a Face Lift + $5 OFF!

Loyal LIDS Customers, The Fresh Goods Friday series of headwear launched in 2004 on New Era's 50th Anniversary with a custom New Era 59FIFTY fitted hat made exclusively for LIDS. Month after month, a new release has been available to our most loyal fitted enthusiasts.  Now, after seven years of fresh designs, the Fresh Goods Friday program is getting a face lift! The Fresh Goods Friday program will temporarily be on hold so that it may continue to offer unique designs to those interested in high quality, limited edition New Era releases.  As the series is revamped, we will rely on our most loyal FGF customers to share their thoughts and opinions.  We want YOU to help shape the future of our new program!  Please look for future opportunities to share your ideas. This doesn't mean that Friday isn't fresh!  With thousands of New Era 59FFIFTY caps available online at lids.com and in LIDS stores nationwide, you can keep it fresh everyday.  To help make your day just a little fresher though, take an additional $5 off any online purchase at lids.com or lids.ca!  This offer can be combined with LIDS Club or BOGO discounts.  Use offer code FRESH5 at checkout.  Offer expires at 11:59pm EST on 2/5/11. Until next time, keep it fresh! Sincerely, Your Friends at LIDS

Super Bowl Sunday Parties Ramp Up

Are you hosting a Super Bowl party this weekend? Well, if so, you're not alone.  According to Hallmark Cards Inc., the Super Bowl represents the No. 1 at home party event of the year.  It even beats out New Year's Eve.  Whether you love the game and can't wait to see all the action or whether you love the commercials, the Super Bowl is a huge party night in America. According to Yahoo news, at least $55 million will be spent on food and drinks for The Big Game by at home party hosts.  I guess there is one thing that is recession proof in this economy and that's football.

Not everyone stays in for the big game, however.  Plenty of people pack sports bars and other venues for a bigger Super Bowl events.  For instance, Micheal Vick plans on hosting a Super Bowl party in which there is an actual "movie trailer." How many of you can say you attended a party with an actual trailer? I'll bet not many.  If you want to party with Vick though, you can.  Vick is throwing a massive party in Dallas where there will be off-duty SWAT team members patrolling the area to ensure the party doesn't get too out of control. 

 

Are you a stay at home Super Bowl party person or are you like Vick and enjoy a more public venue?  Do you tune in for the game, the commercials, the half time show, or do you just like everything Super Bowl?  Whatever you do, make sure you grab all you fan gear to get ready for the big game.  We'll also have Super Bowl Champ gear available for the winning team at lids.com immediately after the game.