All Distribution articles – Page 18
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Terra Nova establishes Dutch subsidiary to avoid Brexit costs and disruption
U.K.-based outdoor gear designer Terra Nova said it is moving its export business to The Netherlands to avoid crippling Brexit-related costs and trade friction. The new entity, Terra Nova Equipment Europe B.V., will be located in Amsterdam and deal with all European business as well as a majority of trade ...
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Rapala acquires Okuma brand and associated property rights in Europe and Russia
Rapala VMC and Okuma Fishing Tackle have agreed that Okuma will transfer to Rapala its European and Russian trademarks and associated intangible assets against consideration of $8 million. The two companies have also agreed to conclude a supply agreement for the area. Okuma will become the flagship brand in Rapala’s ...
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News briefsArgon 18 to open European headquarters
After Copenhagen-based investor Henrik Lyngbye Pedersen and his company, Bregnerød Investeringsselskab Aps, increased their stake in Canadian road cycling and triathlon outfitter Argon 18 to a strategic (albeit undisclosed) majority stake in early 2019, ties to Denmark have now been further strengthened: On Jan. 26, the Montréal, Québec-based premium bike ...
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Bait-Tech ensures uninterrupted distribution in the EU after Brexit
Bait-Tech, part of the Donald Cooke Group, has signed a licensing agreement with Pro Line Carp Products, a manufacturer in the Netherlands, to ensure an uninterrupted supply of its products throughout the EU in the post-Brexit times. Bait-Tech, a family-run business founded by Peter Clapperton, is a major U.K.-based exporter ...
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News briefsU.S. brand Kahtoola expands to Europe
Source: Kahtoola Ric Hatch Kahtoola, an Arizona-based manufacturer of spikes, lightweight crampons, and gaiters for runners and climbers, has sent Ric Hatch, previously a lead sales associate at the company’s Flagstaff headquarters, to southern Germany as its new international sales associate. Hatch is no stranger to the ...
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Propain Bicycles hires global brand manager
Source: Propain Bicycles Volker Knaus Volker Knaus has joined the team at German niche custom brand Propain Bicycles as global brand manager on Jan. 1. After spending five years building and managing the European marketing and sales office of U.S. mountain and gravel bike supplier Pivot Cycles ...
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Ferrino will distribute Spektrum eyewear in Italy
Italian outdoor company Ferrino has announced a new partnership with Spektrum, a Swedish eco-friendly brand of sports goggles and accessories, making Ferrino the distributor of Spektrum eyewear in Italy. Spektrum’s frames are made of plant-based non-food derivates from corn. The details on Spektrum’s frames are made out of non-food resin ...
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News briefsA Band of Anglers wants to expand distribution worldwide
According to reports by Angling International, A Band of Anglers (ABOA) is planning to grow its range of distributors and retailers worldwide. The Florida-based business, which covers all of the continental U.S. and Hawaii, already sells selected ABOA lures in Europe via its exclusive distributor, Ultimate Fishing, and is now ...
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News briefsNew country manager Central Europe for Hestra
Swedish glove manufacturer Hestra has appointed Chris Weber as country manager for Central Europe, a new position in the family-owned company’s corporate structure. Weber took on the position on Dec. 1. Weber previously served as a key account manager for Schöffel and Oakley, he was business manager, racket and team ...
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Silva changes distributor in France
Silva, the Swedish company best known for its compasses and headlamps, will change its distributor in France. The new partner, Sport Pulsion, will take over all distribution rights in France from Scandinalp/Loisiralp, Silva’s partner for the past eight years, effective June 1. Loisiralp has also just lost Deuter to the ...
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Logistics group DB Schenker resumes shipments to the U.K.
On Jan. 21, the German logistics group DB Schenker resumed shipments to the U.K. from the European Union after having suspended them for over a week due to the red tape introduced after the U.K. left the single market on Dec. 31. The company, owned by the German railway company ...
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Deuter distribution in France to be handled by new Schwan-Stabilo subsidiary
Deuter announced that all product distribution for the German backpack brand will be handled in the future by Deuter’s owner Schwan-Stabilo’s new subsidiary, Schwan-Stabilo Outdoor France, which was founded in September 2019. In December 2020, Gregory Allali took over the position of country manager France at Deuter Sport. Allali previously ...
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News briefsPBG is Yniq Eyewear's North American operating partner
Yniq Eyewear, the Stockholm-based brand of snow goggles and other sports eyewear founded in 2009, has tapped Progression Brands Group (PBG) as an operating partner for its winter sports business in North America. PBG said it would focus on expanding its retail network, improving customer service and support and enhancing ...
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News briefsAclima with new distribution partner in Austria
Source: © Michael Will Michael Will, Travel Outfitting Agency With sales specialist Michael Will and his company Travel Outfitting Agency, Norwegian merino specialist Aclima is strengthening its presence on the Austrian market with immediate effect. The distribution agency’s existing portfolio comprises numerous outdoor brands, including the entire ...
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Grüezi Bag expands European sales and donates to homeless
German sleeping bag manufacturer Grüezi Bag expands its distribution in Europe with Dutch distribution specialist CJ Agencies for the Benelux region. CJ is already responsible for outdoor brands such as Black Diamond, Columbia, Eagle Creek, MSR, Pieps, Prana, Sorel, Stanley, Gregory and several others. In addition to its distribution in ...
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Out Of Step to distribute Poler in the U.K.
After expanding into Asia and testing the German market earlier this year, Poler, an outdoor, camping and lifestyle brand based in Portland, Oregon, has appointed Out Of Step (OOS) Retail Ltd., a London-based brand agency specializing in American and Australian street and skatewear brands, as its new distributor for the ...
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Canyon temporarily pauses shipments to the U.K.
Canyon Bicycles has announced that it will not ship orders to the U.K. from Dec. 19 until Jan. 11 in connection with Brexit transition and due to the “uncertainty and potential bottlenecks at the border.” The company is currently modifying its processes in order to comply with new legislation as ...
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Wintersteiger acquires Norwegian distribution partner
Wintersteiger, the Austrian supplier of ski rental and ski service systems, has decided to acquire Board & Ski Teknikk AS, a Norwegian company that has been its distributor for over 30 years, servicing the Swedish market as well. The move is linked to the retirement of the distribution company’s founder ...
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Climbing brand Gramicci appoints distributor for U.K. and EU
Gramicci, a Californian climbing brand founded in 1982 by climber Mike Graham, is partnering with Wisdom and Effort (W&E) for sales, marketing and e-commerce of its products in the U.K. and the European Union. Fred Royle, the co-founder of W&E Distribution, said: “Our aim is to focus on what we ...
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Changes in the German office of Groupe Rossignol
Source: roupe Rossignol Hilmar Bolle Following the reorganization of its Austrian office, Groupe Rossignol Germany is now also partially restructuring its German office in Munich. Hilmar Bolle remains fully responsible for Germany and Austria as business development manager. Florian Estermeier, sales manager for the Rossignol brand since ...
