2010 Commit2Win Program

Connect2One is very pleased to announce the third year of our Commit2Win program with Russell Athletic and Jerzees. We just added up the numbers for 2009 and store purchases were up by 40%! Connect2One members have supported this program in a big way and have made it a huge success.

From small stores to large we’ve received many positive statements about this program:

“We think the line is absolutely wonderful and we’re looking forward to adding something new in 2010. The line has sold extremely well and has enabled us to compete favorably with other stores that serve our university. We’re constantly ordering more product.”
Kurt Vonderhoef, Iowa Book LLC, University of Iowa

“Our store, while small in apparel volume, actually doubled its annual clothing sales by bringing in this product. Students were very excited about the price points and the additional traffic even helped increase sales in other areas of the store. It’s worked incredibly well for us.”
Janet Kehn, Mt. Hood CC Bookstore, Mt. Hood Community College

Commit2Win gives buyers the opportunity to buy basic commodity products at the lowest possible prices. You can print the Russell Athletic – Jerzees Brochure from the download link provided on this page to see all the available products, colors and prices. You can also download all the commitment worksheets. To place your commitments fill in your quantities by month and color. Also fill in your contact information at the bottom of each form. Please fax or email your completed forms to your membership director, Lori Cano or Ellen Broughton . Their fax numbers and email addresses are listed at the bottom of each sheet. Also be sure to keep a copy for your records.

We must once again reach the qualifying quantities in order for this program to move forward. That is why it is so important for buyers to project their need for an entire year. Please review your needs for orientation, concessions, special events, promotions in the store and any other special needs. We ask that you participate as fully as you can to benefit your store as well as all Connect2One member stores.

The 5 garments in this year’s program are:

363M  Adult Cotton T-shirt
363B  Youth Cotton T-shirt
562M  Crew Neck Sweatshirt
996M  Hooded Sweatshirt
973M  Sweatpant

Changes for this year include:

1. We have added one new item to the program – the 363B Youth Cotton T-shirt.


2. Instead of 3 prices levels for adult white, grey and colored t-shirts there is one price for all 3 groups.


3. Prices have gone up slightly across the board but are, by far, the lowest prices in the industry.


4. Connect2One members have always ordered large numbers of t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts but sweatpants have also done phenomenally well. If you have not ordered sweatpants in the please consider doing so.

While the Commit2Win/Jerzees product is a huge seller please take the time to review the Russell branded product that is the core of the Russell business in college bookstores. We have a strong program with Russell offering a great assortment of products at discounted prices.

Commit2Win is one of our most successful programs ever. Participating stores have proved it over and over. So don’t get left out – review the program and fill out your commitment worksheets. You’ll be glad you did.

Michelle Johnson
Connect2One
Program Director
800-563-9034
mjohnson@connect2one.com