New Hands-Free "Buddy Pouch" to Be Featured on QVC with Lori Greiner

Charleston, SC, July 10, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Since its inception in 2012, The Buddy Pouch – a magnetic pouch originally designed for runners to carry essentials while training - has exploded in popularity. So it may come as no surprise that this must-have item grabbed the attention of QVC producers, as well as Shark Tank star and “Queen of QVC” Lori Greiner. The lightweight, water-resistant pouches will appear in a live TV shopping segment on QVC later this summer.

The Buddy Pouch is designed to store items like smart phones, keys, credit cards, IDs, music players, and other items right at your hip. Its strong, therapeutic magnets can securely attach to any waistband and is designed to withstand almost any activity, from running errands to running marathons. Originally referred to as The Running Buddy, The Buddy Pouch has now grown to become a product fit for any lifestyle. It has become a staple for travelers who don't wish to carry a large bag and for pet trainers to carry treats hands-free.

"As an athlete, it was extremely difficult to find the right type of product that would hold everything I needed while training yet would still be comfortable," said Julie. "And that's when it hit me. If no such product existed, why not create it myself?"

Julie Bradfield, Buddy Pouch Creator

The concept for the Buddy Pouch was realized when creator Julie Bradfield was training for a triathlon, becoming increasingly frustrated with slippery armbands and cumbersome running belts. “As an athlete, it was extremely difficult to find the right type of product that would hold everything I needed while training yet would still be comfortable,” said Julie. “And that’s when it hit me. If no such product existed, why not create it myself?” It took Julie and her husband Greg nearly two years and 100 miles of testing to develop the ideal product, but finally, The Buddy Pouch prototype was born. It is currently available for sale online through BuddyPouch dot com as well as Amazon Prime and is also available in select retail stores across the country.

For more information about the Buddy Pouch and the upcoming appearance on QVC, or to purchase a Buddy Pouch before the show airs, find us online or find us on Facebook at Buddy Pouch.

The Buddy Pouch™ is currently sold in more than 50 retail locations in 15 states across the U.S. The Buddy Pouch may also be purchased online at BuddyPouch.com, TheRunningBuddy.com, and Amazon.com. Each Buddy Pouch comes in three different sizes and a variety of colors, and is made of water- and sweat-resistant dri-fit material and strong, therapeutic magnets. Patent Pending. Find us online at BuddyPouch dot com or on Facebook at Buddy Pouch.

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