ACCOKEEK, Md. (FirearmsGuide.com) - Leading outdoor retailer Cabela's, as part of its annual recognition of a select group of merchandise suppliers, has named Benelli USA as its Hunting Vendor of the Year for superior performance and partnership throughout 2015.

Benelli USA received the Hunting Category Vendor of the Year award for ranking as the best among all hunting vendors in areas of directly influencing sales, reaching customer service goals, maintaining proper inventory, achieving margin targets and other important factors. Benelli USA is represented by the Covey Sales & Marketing in the execution of key strategic activities that helped win this award.
 
"We have a tremendous number of manufacturers that support Cabela's and our customers through the products and services they provide. Benelli consistently delivers to the standards of quality, innovation and value our customers expect from Cabela's and our partners," said Cabela's Vice President General Merchandise Manager Sean Streff. "I am proud to present Benelli with Cabela's Hunting Vendor of the Year Award."
 
Cabela's, long recognized as the World's Foremost Outfitter, is famous for the strength of its brand and world-renowned reputation for delivering quality merchandise, value and legendary customer service.
 
"It's a tremendous honor for our company to receive this award from such a respected partner. The Hunting Vendor of the Year Award from Cabela's is a testament to the hard work invested at every level of the company, from product innovation to sales," said Benelli USA Vice President of Sales Bill Pugh. "Our successful partnership with Cabela's and the growth we have experienced with them is also indicative of the great teamwork that exists between our companies - something we value a great deal and look forward to building upon in the future."