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New U.K. distributor for Sigma Sport
Oxford Products Ltd. has taken over the distribution network rebuild for German cycling components and accessories manufacturer Sigma Sport in the U.K., effective July 1, 2021. The company based in Witney, Oxfordshire, has been active in sales for almost 50 years and has become one of the largest distributors of ...
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Cimalp expands online store into German-speaking region
The French brand CimAlp has extended its offer to the entire German-speaking market: Consumers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH region) are now able to purchase CimAlp’s products directly at the brand’s website. For around ten years, the company from Saint Marcel, founded in 1964, has ...
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DUER shifts to direct sales in Germany
After a three-year partnership with German distribution specialist E. Tremmel Marketing GmbH , Canadian performance apparel brand DUER announced that it will transition to direct sales beginning with the spring/summer 2022 season. “DUER entered the European market early and immediately experienced significant growth in the urban-outdoor segment,” said Pascal ...
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U.S. wholesaler QBP adds Benno Bikes to portfolio
U.S. bicycle wholesaler Quality Bicycle Products ( QBP ) will be the sole domestic distributor for California-based Benno Bikes ’ bicycles, parts and accessories, beginning with the 2022 model year. With home market distribution centers in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Colorado, QBP serves a network of more than 5,000 ...
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Afydad launches virtual B2B storefront
Spanish sports federation Afydad is taking another step forward in implementing its “ Spain is Sport ” strategy. Following the launch of its new website www.spainissport.com in April, Afydad has now launched the Spain is Sport B2B showroom . In the new digital showroom, brands can present ...
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Asolo with new distribution in Benelux
Asolo Srl , the Italian outdoor footwear brand founded in 1975, will be represented in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg by Dutch agency Technolyt starting with the new spring-summer 2022 season. Asolo said it chose this new collaboration and distribution through Technolyt “because we share the same values in ...
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U.S. debut of German-Austrian Nox Cycles
German-Austrian e-bike manufacturer Nox Cycles Austria GmbH , which once emerged from Berlin-based Hawk Bike Sales GmbH , is expanding not only from the DACH region into other EU countries but also toward the Americas. While it has already gained a foothold in South America two years ago through an ...
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7mesh 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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New 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 ...
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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 , ...
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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 ...
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Changes 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 ...
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New 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 ...
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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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New 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 ...
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How 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 ...
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7Mesh 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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Sport 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 ...
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Chinese 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 ...