OUR STORY
Stout Stuff was founded by two former retail executives with the ultimate
goal of providing innovation and quality at a value. Delivering on that
objective has enabled our company to grow a strong team and continually
expand the product portfolio for almost twenty years.
2005
Founders launch Stout Stuff with focus on Direct Import
2006
Entered Pet Care market via Dog Accessories category
2007
Strategic Asian headquarters established in Ningbo, China
2009
Launched Pet Champion® brand; Expanded into Cat Accessories category
2010
Five-year anniversary;
over 20 million units shipped
2011
Break into Housewares market with both Clean Tools and Home Organization products
Enter into Sports & Outdoors market with STRATEGY® branded Hunting Goods
2012
2018
Expanded Sports & Outdoors with Bike Accessories; Added Small Animal and Bird products
2015
Ten-year anniversary;
over 100 million units shipped
2020
Fifteen-year anniversary;
over 250 million units shipped
2021
Expanded manufacturing capabilities with new offices in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Mumbai, India
2023
Partnered on new manufacturing and assembly facility in Tiajuana, Mexico
GLOBAL REACH
With offices in four countries and manufacturing operations in six countries
and counting Stout Stuff has the capabilities that fit your requirements- no
matter the complexity.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Distribution Center
Houston, TX, USA
Distribution Center
Tiajuana, Mexico
Manufacturing Facility
Ningbo, Zhejian, China
Asian Headquarters
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Satellite Office
Bentonville, AR, USA
US Headquarters
Mumbai, India
Satellite Office
LEADERSHIP TEAM
1402 SW Susana St. Unit 6 Bentonville, AR 72713
Phone: 479-254-8445
Toll Free: 833-277-9995
© 2023 by Stout Stuff LLC.​
1402 SW Susana St. Unit 6 Bentonville, AR 72713
Phone: 479-254-8445
Toll Free: 833-277-9995
© 2023 by Stout Stuff LLC.​
1402 SW Susana St. Unit 6 Bentonville, AR 72713
Phone: 479-254-8445
Toll Free: 833-277-9995
1402 SW Susana St. Unit 6 Bentonville, AR 72713
Phone: 479-254-8445
Toll Free: 833-277-9995
© 2023 by Stout Stuff LLC.​
1402 SW Susana St. Unit 6 Bentonville, AR 72713
Phone: 479-254-8445
Toll Free: 833-277-9995
© 2023 by Stout Stuff LLC.​
Our team has grown from a modest partnership to a team of several dozen
associates across the world. Servicing our partner retailers' needs would
not be possible without their continued commitment and hard work.
© 2023 by Stout Stuff LLC.​
Norm Banwarth
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Prior to co-founding Stout Stuff Norm
spent 20 years in operations and
merchandising at Walmart culminating in
managing the Sporting Goods business
for Walmart US. Other roles in the retail
industry include operations at Safeway
and import operations consulting.
Kent Webb
Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer
In addition to co-founding Stout Stuff Kent
served 10+ years with Walmart in
merchandising and international finance
roles. Before entering the retail industry
he spent several years in the commercial
real estate industry and taught accounting
in the University of Arkansas system.
Mandy Hu
Chief Operating Officer
Asia Operations
Mandy was one of the first hires at Stout
Stuff in 2006. She has been instrumental
in building out our Asia operations and
leading a growing team of associates
across three international offices. Prior to
Stout Stuff she worked in textile exports
for the European market.
Steve Markey
Chief Operating Officer
US Operations
Steve joined the Stout Stuff team in 2018
after a 30+ year stint in Operations at
Walmart primarily in the California
market. Steve began his career with
Walmart after graduating from New Mexico State where he played football for the Aggies.
Caroline Means
New Associate Spotlight
Caroline joined our Creative Team in summer 2024 as a Creative Manager. She graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with a Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design, and brings with her experience in marketing and design.