All Distribution articles – Page 11
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ArticleJack Wolfskin acquires Polish distributor, establishes central hub for Eastern European growth
Jack Wolfskin has acquired its 24-year distributor for Poland, FAM Sp.K., strengthening its newly formed company Jack Wolfskin Poland Sp. z o.o., based in Gdynia near Gdansk, to bolster the brand’s presence in the fast-growing Polish market. The subsidiary will also serve as a strategic hub for all of Eastern ...
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News briefsKatadyn Germany takes over distribution for Modestone notebooks
Katadyn Germany has added the Finnish brand Modestone to its distribution portfolio. Modestone is a manufacturer of notebooks made from stone paper – a fire- and water-resistant paper that is not made from wood pulp but ground limestone. Stone paper production takes comparably less energy and water and requires no ...
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News briefsNew Montane showroom in Munich
Source: Montane Holger Schumann and Steffen Fuchs of Foras 365 British outdoor brand Montane is expanding its European business with a new showroom and warehouse in Munich, Germany. “The new showroom is an important hub not only for our retailers in Bavaria but from all over Germany,” ...
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Evoc takes over its distribution in Germany from BikeAction
Evoc Sports, specializing in protective bags and bike packs, will take over the distribution of its product in Germany from its current agency BikeAction, in charge since 2008, as of September 2022. The agency will continue to provide support, deliveries and customer care until Aug. 31, 2022. The German market ...
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News briefsK-Way to open brand store in Hong Kong
French brand K-Way, part of BasicNet, an Italian company that also owns the Kappa, Briko and Superga brands, amongst others, has partnered with Bluebell Group to launch in Hong Kong. Following the brand’s digital launch in June via k-way.com.hk, the first physical brand store is scheduled to open in October ...
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News briefsProtective signs central distribution contract with Intersport Germany
The specialized bike and nordic skiing brand Protective just signed a central distribution contract with Intersport Germany after closing similar central distribution deals with Sport 2000 and ZEG, the cooperative of independent bike dealers, in 2021. The Intersport agreement was another step on the brand’s agenda to regain ground in ...
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News briefsFolding kayak start-up wins Globetrotter as distribution partner
With its kayak VIK 3.8, made of one piece and completely foldable, the German start-up CLR Outdoor GmbH has now secured Globetrotter as its exclusive distribution partner for the 2022 season. Sales start is June 1. As part of its InnoLab start-up support program, Globetrotter had already assisted CLR Outdoor ...
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News briefsZyroFisher expands existing distribution partnership with Camelbak
In addition to the existing portfolio of Camelbak’s cycling products, the U.K.-based company ZyroFisher will also distribute Camelbak’s outdoor, running, hiking, tactical and everyday bottles and drinkware products in the U.K. and Ireland starting June 1, 2022. The commercial activities will be overseen by Adrian Davison, senior brand manager at ...
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Sport Import takes over distribution of USWE in ten European countries
The German bike wholesale specialist Sport Import has taken over the distribution of USWE bike backpacks from Sweden. USWE offers backpacks designed for biking that feature a patented shoulder strap technology that prevents the pack from moving too much. Sport Import will be responsible for distributing the packs in Germany, ...
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News briefsOsprey strengthens distribution in Austria and Italy
California-based backpack specialist Osprey, a Helen of Troy brand since late 2021, has hired two distribution agencies to support direct sales and increase market share in two important European markets. Starting June 1, sales agency B-Factory will support Osprey’s Italian Spring 23 product sell-in. Founded in 1995 by Pietro Colturi, ...
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News briefsBig Agnes opens new European headquarters
Colorado-based outdoor equipment brand Big Agnes has opened its new European headquarters in Amsterdam, from which it will directly serve its core European markets, including the Benelux countries, Scandinavia, the U.K. and France. By the end of next year, five employees will be working there in customer and dealer service, ...
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News briefseVent expands its sales team
eVent strengthens its sales department with employees in North America, China and Southern Europe.
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News briefsExped steps into new distribution partnerships in Austria and France
Zurich-based company Exped is expanding its brand presence in Austria and France and altering its distribution model for Austria. As of Sept. 15, 2022, the Austrian market will be served by Exclusiv Sportartikelvertrieb GmbH, which also carries Italian footwear specialist Scarpa as a sales agency. Thomas Miedl will be the ...
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News briefsColumbia Sportswear to expand distribution center in Kentucky
Columbia Sportswear announced it will expand the capacities at its Robards, Kentucky, distribution facility. The company has operated a distribution center in the state since 2004 and plans to invest approximately $4 million in the facility and create more than 175 full-time jobs for employees and supervisory staff in the ...
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News briefsUvex Sports takes over distribution of Hiplok
Starting May 1, Uvex Sports will take over the distribution in Germany and Austria of the British brand Hiplok, provider of high-quality security and storage solutions for cyclists and other sportspeople. The Hiplok range includes portable chain locks and U-locks, as well as cable locks and lockable wall and floor ...
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News briefsCanada Goose strengthens presence in Japan
Canada Goose Holdings and its longtime Japanese partner Sazaby League Ltd. have reached an agreement to establish the Canada Goose Japan joint venture to accelerate DTC expansion, including retail stores. The agreement will replace an existing exclusive national distribution agreement between Sazaby League and the Canadian luxury outdoor brand. Beginning ...
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News briefsHD Wool and Rudholm Group form partnership to grow HD Wool Apparel Insulation in Europe
To expand its growing customer base in Europe and Scandinavia and develop sustainable opportunities between its HD Wool Apparel Insulation and European outdoor, lifestyle and fashion brands, U.K.-based HD Wool Ltd. entered into a partnership with Sweden-based Rudholm Group, a global provider of sustainable apparel accessories, sustainable packaging, digital solutions ...
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News briefsMAAP opens European base in London
MAAP, the Melbourne-based cycling apparel brand, has opened its first London office. The opening follows the launch of its U.K. webstore and warehouse in December. The new office will also serve as the brand’s base for its European marketing and sales staff. MAAP Instagram
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ArticleIndustry spotlight: New target groups, supply chain challenges and retailer relationship in focus
25 brands presented their new products at the Sport & Outdoor Media Day in Munich. The event organized by Mandel PR in the ”Kohlebunker” near the MOC (Munich Order Center) was one of the first major industry gatherings in Germany since the start of the Covid crisis. We took the ...
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Angling Direct’s new distribution hub in the Netherlands opens for business
Angling Direct, the British omnichannel fishing tackle and equipment retailer, has announced that its new European distribution center is now fully operational. The 3,940-square meter facility, located in Venlo, in the southeast of the Netherlands, is already dispatching to customers across the European Union. In addition to boosting the company’s ...
