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Our Story

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
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2006

Entered Pet Care market via Dog Accessories category
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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
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2012

2018

Expanded Sports & Outdoors with Bike Accessories; Added Small Animal and Bird products
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2015

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Ten-year anniversary;
over 100 million units shipped

2020

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Fifteen-year anniversary;
over 250 million units shipped

2021

Expanded manufacturing capabilities with new offices in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Mumbai, India
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2023

Partnered on new manufacturing and assembly facility in Tiajuana, Mexico
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Global Reach

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.

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Distribution Center

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Houston, TX, USA
Distribution Center

Tiajuana, Mexico
Manufacturing Facility

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Ningbo, Zhejian, China
Asian Headquarters

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Satellite Office

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Bentonville, AR, USA
US Headquarters

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Mumbai, India
Satellite Office

Leadership

LEADERSHIP TEAM

1402 SW Susana St. Unit 6 Bentonville, AR 72713 

websupport@stoutstuff.us

Phone: 479-254-8445

Toll Free: 833-277-9995

© 2023 by Stout Stuff LLC.​

1402 SW Susana St. Unit 6 Bentonville, AR 72713 

websupport@stoutstuff.us

Phone: 479-254-8445

Toll Free: 833-277-9995

© 2023 by Stout Stuff LLC.​

1402 SW Susana St. Unit 6 Bentonville, AR 72713 

websupport@stoutstuff.us

Phone: 479-254-8445

Toll Free: 833-277-9995

1402 SW Susana St. Unit 6 Bentonville, AR 72713 

websupport@stoutstuff.us

Phone: 479-254-8445

Toll Free: 833-277-9995

© 2023 by Stout Stuff LLC.​

1402 SW Susana St. Unit 6 Bentonville, AR 72713 

websupport@stoutstuff.us

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.​

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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