All Distribution articles – Page 14
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News briefs7mesh grows distribution network
Founded by former managers of Canadian outdoor company Arc’teryx, technical bikewear supplier 7mesh Industries Inc. (aka 7mesh Apparel) is not only experiencing strong sales growth but is also expanding internationally with new agencies. In Europe, for example, the Canadians were able to sign up Lyon Equipment Ltd. and Ski a ...
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Garmont announces new distributor for U.K. and Ireland
Garmont, the Italian outdoor footwear brand founded in 1964, has announced the appointment of Ultra Sport EU as its exclusive distributor for the U.K. and Ireland. Ultra Sport EU has been distributing well-known action sports brands for over 40 years and is now adding outdoor footwear to its portfolio with ...
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News briefsNew Austrian distributor for Protective
Andreas Etzelstorfer German bike wear label Protective has appointed Traunstein Sportbekleidung GmbH of Kirchham as its new distributor for Austria. Karl Attwenger, managing director of Traunstein Sport, and sales manager Andreas Etzelstorfer succeed Siggi Morgenbesser. Traunstein Sportbekleidung operates two showrooms at its headquarters in Kirchham and at ...
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Gregor Common takes over Pally’Hi sales management
Gregor Common, global sales manager for Amplid Snowboards, has taken on the additional role of global sales manager for Pally’Hi. The merino clothing brand was founded in 2013 by former professional snowboarder Peter Bauer, who is also the founder of Amplid. Unit manager Johannes Ritter, who was previously responsible for ...
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Millet appoints key account manager pure players
Millet Mountain Group has hired Pierre Chanelière as its new key account manager – pure players, a newly created position. Chanelière previously worked at Salomon, Tecnica and, most recently, e-tailer PrivateSportShop. As reported by Sport-guide, in his new role at the Millet group, he will focus on the French market ...
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News briefsChanges in the sales strategy at Fjällräven Germany
As part of Fjällräven Germany’s new sales strategy, which was already initiated in the second half of 2019, sales have now been divided into the two areas of strategic accounts and field sales in order to maintain greater market and customer proximity. Andreas Kost was named head of field sales ...
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News briefsNew distribution partner for Corratec in Benelux
Effective immediately, the southern German bicycle brand Corratec is distributing its products in the Benelux countries through Wiki Sports. In addition to Corratec, the Genk, Belgium-based company distributes other premium brands such as BCargo, Cipollini, Fantic, M1-Sporttechnik, Rotwild, Veeley, Veloe and others. Previously, Corratec was sold through Dutch RS Bicycles ...
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Hydro Flask expands into Latin American market
After launching in Uruguay in late 2019 and expanding into Mexico in early 2020, Hydro Flask is now also present in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. The expansion in Latin America occurs via strategic relationships with Gubrand (Uruguay), Alta Vertical (Mexico), JMC Group (Argentina), NICX (Bolivia) and Optima SA (Paraguay). Key ...
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News briefsNew Fulcrum distributor in Belgium and Luxembourg
Fulcrum Wheels, an independent wheel company that belongs to the Italian bicycle component supplier Campagnolo Group, has a new distributor in Belgium and Luxembourg. Previously, the German wholesaler and importer Hermann Hartje was responsible for the brand in those countries, but the partnership has now been dissolved and in April, ...
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Data & AnalysisHow outdoor and sports companies are dealing with Brexit
The European Parliament voted on April 27 to approve the agreement signed by the British government and the EU on Christmas Eve to regulate trade relations after the U.K.’s official exit from the European Single Market on Jan. 1. It’s been hard for the companies in our sector, especially the ...
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News briefs7Mesh opens distribution center in the U.K.
To ensure that orders for U.K. retailers and consumers continue to arrive faster, easier and without customs formalities, Canadian premium bikewear supplier 7mesh Industries (a. k.a. 7mesh Cycling Apparel) has announced the opening of a new distribution center “for post-Brexit shipping and service.” Working with its international logistics partner, Tigers ...
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News briefsSport Import brings Verde Bikes back to Europe
Verde, the iconic BMX brand founded in 2007, is celebrating a European comeback. For its new start, the U.S. brand is relying on the BMX competence of German bicycle wholesaler and importer Sport Import. In the BMX heydays, Verde made its name also in Europe. With the waning of the ...
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ArticleChinese e-mobility specialist Yadea announces global expansion course
At an international press conference in mid-April, Chinese e-two-wheeler giant Yadea Technology Group Co., Ltd. unveiled its product mix with which it plans to make a global splash in the future. Under the slogan “Electrify your life,” the first e-scooters and e-bikes were added to the global portfolio presented at ...
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Nuun selects 2Pure for U.K. and Ireland distribution
British distribution company 2pure is partnering with Nuun, a hydration and nutrition company from Seattle, to further develop and build the brand in the U.K. and Ireland. According to Nuun, 2pure’s multi-channel distribution model across the cycle, run, outdoor, grocery and pharmacy segments provides the expertise and relationships to continue ...
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ArticleVF’s new fulfillment center in the U.K. begins operations
VF Corp., through its local subsidiary VF Northern Europe Limited, has begun operations at its new fulfillment center in Bardon, Leicestershire, which will employ about 250 people at peak times. The new 55,800-square-meter center will have “state-of-the-art automation capabilities putting it at the forefront of the footwear and apparel industry.” ...
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News briefsBurley expands distribution in the Nordic region
U.S. bike trailer and child seat expert Burley Design is expanding its distribution to the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden) through a new partnership with Denmark-based Cycle Service Nordic. This partnership grants independent bicycle dealers access to Burley products and the ability to include the brand’s trailers and accessories ...
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ArticleDTC e-bike brand VanMoof heralds global stationary service expansion
As part of its core global strategy, flourishing DTC e-bike supplier VanMoof announces plans to expand its local presence from eight to 50 cities over the next six months. With this move, the Dutch company aims to strengthen its position “as an e-bike leader” in the field of urban mobility. ...
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Sport Import distributes Chimpanzee Nutrition in Benelux and Austria
Since the start of the year, the German bicycle wholesaler and importer Sport Import has been the exclusive distributor of the Czech Chimpanzee Natural Nutrition products in Benelux and Austria. Katadyn Germany, a subsidiary of the globally active Katadyn Group Switzerland, had initially taken over the exclusive Chimpanzee distribution for ...
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News briefsTwo new countries and six new cities for Swapfiets
Dutch bicycle subscription pioneer Swapfiets, founded in 2014, is continuing its expansion course in 2021. The new country markets are Spain and Austria. In addition, more cities in France have been added to the company’s subscription business. Swapfiets, a subsidiary of the Pon Group, calls itself the world’s “bike-as-a-service” company. ...
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ArticleCanyon launches in Canada
Following its successful entry into the U.S. market in 2017, and just days after Belgian investor group Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) and co-investor Tony Fadell invested in the company, German bicycle supplier Canyon Bicycles – claiming to be the “world’s leading DTC bicycle brand“ – has announced its entry into ...
