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News briefsBelgian bike apparel maker Gofluo expands into the U.S. market
The Belgian cycling and running apparel startup Gofluo, specializing in fluorescent safety vests for children and adults, is making its entry into the U.S. market in January 2023. As a distribution partner, Gofluo has teamed up with Vélo Premiere, a consulting and sales agency that helps European brands find their ...
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News briefsSecond-hand gear platform Rerouted offers a new subscription model
American second-hand online platform Rerouted Co. is rolling out a new service level for users of its gear and clothing resale marketplace. The new Rerouted Ultra eliminates shipping costs and commission fees and includes monthly seller tips and unlimited buying and selling support for the entirety of 2023. 500 Rerouted ...
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News briefsDeuter partners with Atlat to introduce a digital complaints system for Vietnamese workers
Deuter has partnered with Munich-based startup Atlat on a digital complaints system designed to strengthen the rights of workers in Vietnam. The project, which will start in factories in Ho Chi Minh, aims to give workers an accessible grievance channel and Deuter a direct link to its overseas workers. Using ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter adds Dometic products to assortment, plans to expand partnership
Besides the mobile coolers it is already carrying, Globetrotter has added more Dometic products to its online presence, with plans to expand the offerings. According to Dometic, the retailer will widen the brand’s selection within the coming months, aiming to be fully stocked for the start of the 2023 camping ...
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News briefsMarmot announces distribution changes in Italy and Austria, new sponsoring partner
Marmot starts into the fall/winter sales season with new partnerships in Italy and Austria. In Italy, the company is working with Premiere Distribution (based in Bolzano), starting with the FW 2023 collection. The new partner’s sales team is responsible for all sales topics, from key account management to new customer ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin hires new country managers for the U.K. and Scandinavia
Source: Jack Wolfskin Steve Rosier, Country Manager U.K. and Ireland German brand Jack Wolfskin has announced executive changes in the northern hemisphere: Steve Rosier has been appointed country manager for the U.K. and Ireland. Rosier, who has most recently served as senior sales manager and POD lead ...
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News briefsXero Shoes expands distribution in Europe
Xero Shoes, a U.S. brand of minimalist – or “barefoot” – footwear, has expanded its presence in Europe: EU managing director Dan Dougherty has added the agencies Bisetisport (Switzerland), WNB (Finland) and New Cinema (Israel) to his network. S-Works is responsible for the Spanish market. In Germany, goFree GmbH is ...
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News briefsParcours will be distributed in Australia
British wheel brand Parcours has agreed to a distribution deal with Just Pedal for Australia. Just Pedal will be involved with distribution, sales and support and will act as a local Parcours partner for both customers and retailers across the country. Just Pedal, based in Melbourne and operating since 2017, ...
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News briefsHaglöfs closes again for Black Friday
As it did last year, Swedish brand Haglöfs is taking a stand against the environmental and social perils of excessive consumption on Black Friday. Haglöfs has conducted a number of protests against the sales day, from increasing prices to donating profits to charities to promote second-hand products. In 2021, for ...
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News briefsSilva signs two new sales representatives in Germany
Holger Befeld, owner of Handelsagentur 69, has been Silva’s new sales representative for Bavaria since Oct. 1. Based in Munich, Befeld has been active in sales for 22 years. K2 Snowboards, Ride Snowboards, Line Freeski, Electric eyewear and Roark Revival travel goods are among his references. With Stephan Graf, owner ...
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ArticleYakima with new global organizational structure
Yakima, a manufacturer of transportation and equipment management solutions headquartered in Oregon, USA, has announced that Ryan Martin, current CEO of the Americas region, will expand his responsibilities to also drive strategic direction and growth in Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and the adjacent Pacific Islands) and EMEA (Europe, Middle East ...
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News briefsInov-8 opens first showroom outside the UK
U.K.-based running, hiking and fitness brand Inov-8 has opened the doors to its first showroom in mainland Europe in Annecy, France. Manu Fedon, Inov-8 sales manager for France, said: “The showroom will be a basecamp for all customers, media contacts, friends and family living within the heart of the French ...
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News briefsKathmandu launches in Europe and the UK
Following an appearance at Paris Fashion Week in late March and a collaboration with renowned Paris retailer Leclaireur to launch its FW 2022 collection, Kathmandu, the New Zealand-based outdoor apparel and gear brand, has now launched country-specific online stores in the U.K., France and Germany, in addition to supplying select ...
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ArticleCake partners with Goldwin in Japan
Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight e-motorcycles, has signed a three-year partnership agreement in Japan with premium sportswear manufacturer and distributor Goldwin Inc. The partnership draws on Goldwin Inc.’s 70 years of experience and well-established network in manufacturing, distribution, sales and branding, working with premium sports and outdoor brands such ...
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News briefsOberalp Group takes over German distribution for 2117 of Sweden
The Italian Oberalp Group has been responsible for the distribution of the brand 2117 of Sweden in nine European markets since the fall of 2021. Since October 2022, the group has added Germany as an important market. Oberalp has already set up a new sales team comprising freelance sales representatives, ...
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News briefsKathmandu announces expansion plans at Paris Fashion Week
As reported by ragtrader.com.au, New Zealand-based brand Kathmandu has launched dedicated e-commerce sites for Europe, the U.K. and Canada, with plans to expand into the U.S. later this year as well. Kathmandu partnered with Paris-based retailer Leclaireur during Paris Fashion Week to unveil its 2022 fall/winter collection, which will be ...
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News briefsPeak Performance opens first store in China
The Scandinavian outdoor brand Peak Performance has continued its expansion by opening a brand store in the exclusive Sanlitun neighborhood in Beijing. In the store, high-tech design meets Peak Performance’s Scandinavian heritage and DNA with a passion for the outdoors in focus. The expansion into China as a new market ...
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News briefsZyroFisher introduces its outdoor sales team
ZyroFisher, a distributor of sports and lifestyle brands in the U.K. and Europe with offices in the North East of England and France and over 60 brands in its portfolio, announced the hiring of two key new staff members following the expansion of its partnership with CamelBak to include distribution ...
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News briefsCake expands operations in Italy
Source: Cake Cake bikes in Milan, Italy Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of premium lightweight electric motorcycles, announced that it is expanding its presence in Italy, making the fashion capital of Milan its local base. A local sales team is already in place, and the Cake pop-up store ...
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ArticleYamaha launches first e-bikes under own name on European market
For a long time, pedelec pioneer Yamaha had maintained a low profile when it came to e-bikes to be sold in the Western world. It took (too) long to develop drive units and the associated service specifically tailored to the European market. Now, however, things are suddenly happening at a ...
