Sporting goods 3PL & fulfillment services
Reliable third party logistics provider for sporting goods and equipment
Trust our team of logistics experts with your sporting goods fulfillment needs.
We excel with sporting goods of all sizes, reducing your fulfillment stress. Your sporting goods company benefits from our industry expertise and deep discounts with national shippers. Our strategic locations let you ship to 96% of the U.S. population in just 2 days.
Trusted sporting goods fulfillment
We won’t just tell you we can fulfill your sporting goods orders, we can back up our claims. Red Stag has been shipping product for sporting goods brands since our founding, as our owners started with their own sporting goods ecommerce company. Let our expert team handle the order fulfillment and shipping for the following products:
Baseball & softball equipment
Fitness & training accessories
Golf clubs & accessories
Soccer balls, goals, and training gear
Football equipment and accessories
Tennis, pickleball, and racquet sports equipment
Basketball and volleyball equipment
Hockey and ice skating gear
Sports medicine and recovery products
Sports technology and wearables
With Red Stag, I spend about an hour each week on routine fulfillment tasks. At my old 3PL, I was spending more than 10 hours a week dealing with fulfillment. Now I can focus on growing the business instead of babysitting fulfillment operations.
Sarah
Founder | Bare Nut Butter
One of the reasons we moved to Red Stag is because they had secured big discounts with their carriers on the things that really kill a big product brand: high surcharges for big and heavy items.
Red Stag went really aggressive on cutting those down with the carriers, and they could pass the savings on to us.
Jon Blair
Former CFO/COO at Guardian Bikes | Founder at FreeToGrowCFO.com
Why partnering with a 3PL built for sporting goods products benefits your brand:
Shipping expertise
Sporting goods require specialized knowledge about packaging and shipping specifications. Our experience across diverse product types means we optimize shipping methods for each item type, from small accessories to big, heavy, and bulky equipment, saving you money while ensuring safe delivery.
Precise inventory management
Our advanced inventory management system tracks your sporting goods with exceptional accuracy, ensuring you always know exactly what’s in stock. Perfect for managing seasonal demand fluctuations and keeping your customers satisfied year-round.
Guarantees that make a difference
We offer zero inventory shrinkage and 100% order accuracy guarantees. For sporting goods inventory from small accessories to premium equipment, this protection is crucial. If we mess up, we’ll reimburse your full costs, pay you $50 compensation, or both.
Responsive and adaptable
Our operations are designed to flex with your business demands. Whether you’re launching new product lines, managing promotional periods, or handling seasonal shifts, our team adapts quickly to maintain excellent fulfillment standards without disruption.
Common challenges of sporting goods fulfillment & shipping to customers
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Sporting goods inventory varies dramatically in size, shape, and packaging requirements—from soccer balls and small accessories to football equipment sets—requiring versatile handling processes and packaging expertise.
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Seasonal demand fluctuations create inventory management challenges, with products like football gear peaking in fall while baseball equipment surges in spring, requiring precise forecasting and inventory planning.
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Specialty sporting goods like electronics, pressurized items (like soccer balls and footballs), and precision equipment require careful handling and specific shipping protocols.
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The mix of high-value items alongside accessories creates complex inventory optimization challenges and requires exceptional accuracy in order fulfillment.
The Red Stag story
Committed to accuracy and trustworthy fulfillment since 2012
In 2011, our co-founders were on their third 3PL and at their wit’s end.
Their sporting goods ecommerce company was growing rapidly. But fulfillment was a major problem—late deliveries to customers, lost inventory, and package mixups were costing them dearly—in both money and customer loyalty.
The problem? Their 3PL partners consistently failed to deliver the accuracy and reliability they promised. Orders weren’t shipping on time, inventory was disappearing, and customer complaints were mounting.
This was the moment Red Stag was born.
Our founders created the fulfillment company they wished had existed—one built on accountability, accuracy, and trust. They designed a 3PL that would care about each client’s business as much as they cared about their own.
Sporting goods fulfillment isn’t the only thing we have going for us…
US support team with dedicated account managers
You never get lost in the shuffle at Red Stag Fulfillment. Need to pick up the phone and talk to someone today? You got it. We aren’t going to send you down a support ticket rabbit hole with an outsourced rep.
Clean and organized warehouses
This should be a given for any 3PL, right? Sadly, it’s not. Cleanliness and organization are two of the best leading indicators of a successful operation. We’re proud of our warehouses and welcome you to come see for yourself, anytime.
Privately owned
12 years later, our co-founders still own 100% of Red Stag. They’re in it for the long haul. No venture capital pushing for growth at all costs. No 4PL shenanigans. We value a reliable and consistent fulfillment experience that brings peace of mind to operators.
Not convinced?
We get it, this is a difficult decision.
Your products are the life of your brand, and having them at the mercy of an outsourced partner requires a lot of trust.
That’s why we have one of the most in-depth consultative sales processes in the industry to make sure you find the very best fit—even if it’s not us. (We turn away over 95% of companies, helping them find better fits instead!)
Send us some info and we will help point you in the right direction.
Red Stag sporting goods fulfillment FAQs
What are Red Stag Fulfillment’s guarantees?
We have 4 guarantees: 1) All inventory is received and ready to ship within 2 business days, 2) ZERO inventory shrinkage, 3) 100% on-time shipping, and 4) 100% order accuracy.
If we ship a product late, we’ll pay you $50 directly. If we miss our receiving guarantee, we’ll pay you $50 per late delivery. If an order is inaccurate, we’ll pay you $50 and cover the shipping costs to fix the mistake. And if we ever lose an item, you’ll get full reimbursement of the wholesale cost of the product.
Where are Red Stag Fulfillment’s warehouses?
Red Stag Fulfillment operates two strategically located warehouse hubs: one in Sweetwater, Tennessee (near Knoxville) and another in Salt Lake City, Utah. This dual-location setup is designed to optimize shipping times across the country while minimizing costly inventory balancing between facilities.
By positioning one warehouse central to each coast, we can efficiently serve the entire continental United States. While warehouse placement is a complex issue, our clients consistently appreciate the benefits of this strategic arrangement once they experience its advantages firsthand.
What is Red Stag Fulfillment’s pricing?
We provide custom pricing tailored to each client’s unique needs, as no two sporting goods businesses or shipping requirements are identical. Our team works diligently to secure the most competitive rates possible.
For seasonal sporting goods products that experience dramatic volume fluctuations, we offer flexible pricing models that can scale with your business, ensuring you’re not paying for excess capacity during your off-season periods.
Will Red Stag Fulfillment integrate with my store?
Yes, your store will integrate with Red Stag. No matter which online retail platform you use, we’ll sync it with our system. We have APIs for all the major ecommerce platforms and can provide custom integrations for unique circumstances.
