All Distribution articles – Page 8
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News briefsNegele to handle POC’s sales in Switzerland
Source: POC Jessica Negele Jessica Negele, previously head of sales activities in Germany, has additionally taken over the position of Country Manager Switzerland for POC, the Swedish manufacturer of ski and cycling helmets, goggles, protection and apparel, on Jan. 1. She has been with the company since ...
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ArticleMondraker opens US branch in Colorado
Spanish premium off-road bicycle brand Mondraker announced the opening of a subsidiary in the USA at the beginning of the year. The new Mondraker-USA office is located in Boulder, Colorado. The official inauguration of the new offices and warehouse, as well as the customer and technical service areas, will be ...
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ArticleIcletta returns DACH distribution and assembly to Ice Trikes
Over 15 years ago, the German company Icletta GmbH began exclusively distributing the British recumbent trike manufacturer Inspired Cycle Engineering (Ice Trikes) in the DACH region. The two companies have now jointly decided to gradually relocate on-site assembly, which Icletta previously carried out at its headquarters in Weiterstadt, Germany, to ...
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News briefsVista Outdoor announces license renewal for Jimmy Styks
Vista Outdoor and water sports products manufacturer Sport Dimension have announced the renewal of their Jimmy Styks brand license with a global, multi-year partnership. Jimmy Styks, founded in 2013, specializes in stand-up paddleboards (SUP) and SUP accessories. Vista Outdoor acquired Jimmy Styks in 2015 and began a brand license partnership ...
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ArticleDistributor Elements introduces “impact discount”
Elements, the Belgian distributor of outdoor brands such as Patagonia, Klean Kanteen and Care Plus, is making efforts to be an inspiring example within the distribution sector in terms of corporate social responsibility: The Antwerp-based family business that recently received B Corp certification is taking a new step forward with ...
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News briefsIsbjörn appoints Spout Sales as sales agent for Canada
Source: Kelly Holmes Kelly Holmes, Founder of Sprout Sales Children’s outdoor clothing brand Isbjörn of Sweden appointed Toronto-based sales agency Sprout Sales Inc, headed up by industry veteran Kelly Holmes, as retail sales agent for the Canadian market. Isbjörn is already making an impact in the North ...
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News briefsEnve streamlines European distribution
Enve, part of Amer Sports since 2016, has announced an expansion of its partnership deal with Mohawk’s Cycle, its long-standing French distributor. Mohawk’s has now become the sole distribution partner for Enve throughout the European Union, except for Austria and Germany. Mohawk’s will manage inventory and distribution from Taverny in ...
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News briefsIsbjörn appoints Viking Europe as sales agent for Germany, Austria
Source: Isbjörn Dennie Wagner, Country Manager Germany Austria, Viking Europe Children’s outdoor clothing brand Isbjörn of Sweden has appointed Dennie Wagner and his team at Larix/Viking Europe to strengthen its sales and the brand’s reputation with German and Austrian outdoor and lifestyle retailers in Germany and Austria. ...
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News briefsTraffic Distribution sets up its own bicycle wholesaler branch in the UK
German bicycle wholesaler and importer Traffic GmbH (Traffic Distribution) is expanding its activities in the UK, setting up its own branch with a warehouse and office in Hastings under the name Traffic UK. Since Brexit, EU and UK companies have tried to continue doing business while avoiding additional costs ...
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ArticleSchöffel Country comes to continental Europe
With Schöffel Country, a “new” brand that stands for classic British country style with a passion for country life, the traditional form of hunting in the UK and a fascination for fly fishing, is entering the European mainland. Schöffel Country is authentically British, even though the name appears familiar. It ...
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News briefsMammut enters South Korean market
Following its success in Japan and China, the Swiss mountain sports apparel and equipment brand Mammut is continuing its expansion in Asia and is launching in Korea with the fall/winter 2024 season. Mammut will be represented in Korea by the local distributor Creas F&C Co. Ltd. “Creas F&C has an ...
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News briefsRab and Lowe Alpine with new distribution partner in Austria
Source: Ibex Thomas Span With the start of the HW24 sell-in season, the Austrian specialist retail partners of the British Equip brands Rab and Lowe Alpine will be supported by Ibex Sportartikel GmbH, led by Thomas Span. Ibex brings many years of industry knowledge and a great ...
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News briefsFoundation Outdoor Group establishes European headquarters in Sweden
Foundation Outdoor Group, the global supplier of fishing rod and tackle crafting components, supplies, equipment, and instruction, has announced the establishment of European headquarters in the strategic port city of Halmstad, Sweden. The company has acquired a new 2,100-sqm facility at Muskotvagen 7, ideally positioned to facilitate international distribution and ...
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News briefsNew Cycle becomes shareholder and partner in Freebike
Oldenburg, Germany-based New Cycle GmbH (formerly Cycle Union) has joined Dutch e-bike provider Freebike B.V., based in Rosmalen, as a minority shareholder. Details of the acquisition, what minority stake New Cycle is now holding in Freebike and what was paid for it were not disclosed. With New Cycle, the Freebike ...
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News briefsTrerè’s Titici bicycle brand opens US subsidiary
Premium bicycle brand Titici opened its first US subsidiary in Boston, Massachusetts, in August. The brand, under the umbrella of Italian textile supplier Trerè lnnovation (manufacturer of technical apparel brand UYN Sportwear, among others), aims to score points in the US with its road, gravel, mountain and e-bike products. Thanks ...
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News briefsColumbia appoints Tom Gyles as SVP, global distribution network
Columbia Sportswear has appointed Tom Gyles as its new Senior Vice President, Global Distribution Network. He will oversee North America and Europe wholesale, retail, and e-commerce company-owned distribution operations, which means an overall staff of 2,000 employees. He will also oversee the global third-party logistics network, strategy and operations. Gyles ...
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News briefsCanadian heated apparel brand expands to the U.S.
ewool, a Canadian brand specializing in heated apparel, has announced its entry into the U.S. market. ewool was founded to redefine the way people experience cold weather. The brand aims to change the perception of cold weather through the use of leading technologies. The company’s products provide warmth and comfort ...
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News briefsRevolutionRace opens up in three new markets
RevolutionRace is expanding its international presence by opening up for customers in three new markets: Canada, South Korea, and Japan. RevolutionRace will now be available in approximately 40 countries. “We are very excited to continue our journey of growth by opening up for customers in three new exciting markets. We ...
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ArticleR&M switches to reusable packaging for e-bikes and small parts
German e- and cargo-bike manufacturer Riese & Müller GmbH (R&M) has announced it is soon to be one of the first manufacturers in the bike industry to use reusable packaging for shipping e-bikes and small parts.
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ArticleSea freight market easing but orders are also down
Freight rates for sea freight containers from the Far East have fallen to a stable low level, but retailers are placing fewer orders with their suppliers than in the previous year. This is according to supply chain experts at Setlog, a software company based in Bochum, Germany, who carried out ...
