All Distribution articles – Page 18
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Vernon expanding its distribution
(OIC) Vernon, the Danish sports distribution company, is expanding into new markets with the help of a Russian brand of rainproof and windproof apparel, Shu. Founded in 2012 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Shu operates three stores (in its hometown, in Moscow and in Yekaterinburg), maintains its head office in Moscow ...
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ArticleCoronavirus depresses Adidas’ and others’ sales in China
COVID-19 or the novel cronavirus, as the virus is now named, has already infected more than 79,000 people in 30 countries around the world, according to the World Health Organization, but it remains largely concentrated in China. While it has been expanding at a slower rate recently in the country, ...
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Uvex offers smart crash sensors
Uvex, the German producer of spectacles and helmets, has entered into a strategic distribution partnership for Germany and Austria with a German start-up, Tocsen, which has developed smart crash sensors that are compatible with ski and bicycle helmets and can quickly call for help in an emergency.
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Nike changes the business model in South America
Claiming that it wants to move closer to its customers in the South American market, Nike said that it will in future concentrate its business in the hands of only a few distributors, meaning that it plans to close down some sales subsidiaries. Under Armour took a similar step recently, ...
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New distribution for Hurley in Europe
Hurley’s EMEA business has been taken over as a single entity by David Meire and Javier Carrera, two former Nike employees from Spain, who will manage it through a distribution agreement with the brand’s new owner, a brand management company, Bluestar Alliance. Meire was general manager or vice president at ...
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Progression Brands Group is Movement's new distributor
Movement, the Swiss freeski company, has teamed up with an American equity and investment firm, Progression Brands Group, as their new distributor to relaunch the brand in North America at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, scheduled to begin on Jan. 29 in Denver. Movement is offering a diverse range of ...
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Zimstern launching apparel collection for skiers and snowboarders
Zimtstern, the German-based action sports brand, is launching a new apparel collection for skiers and snowboarders and has recently expanded its sales team. The former Swiss boardsports brand – once a part of Sports Pool, the Swiss company behind the Belowzero brand of ski and snowboard apparel – withdrew from ...
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Hunter Boots has chosen Socrep as its distributor in Italy
Hunter Boots has chosen Socrep as its distributor in Italy, starting in January. Founded in 1963 by Franco Prinoth, Socrep is based at Ortisei in the Italian Dolomites. It distributes the fashion brands Canada Goose, Fred Perry Lavenham and Orlebar Brown. It also distributes several mountain equipment brands, including Alpina, ...
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MD Viper taking charge of Rock Experience's Spanish distribution
MD Viper is taking charge of the distribution in Spain for Rock Experience, the Italian brand of sustainable outdoor apparel. Over the past few seasons, the company has begun to blend its technical fibers with a kind of merino wool (Aqa Wool 2) to improve the handling of moisture, odor ...
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Megasport to take charge of Lowa's Iberian distribution
This summer, Megasport will be taking charge of the distribution of Lowa throughout the Iberian Peninsula, following the bankruptcy last October of the German brand’s former long-time Spanish distributor, Gregal Sport. Megasport’s brand portfolio includes Haglöfs, Black Diamond, Rossignol, Spyder, Peak Performance, Briko, Protest, Dynastar, Lange and Giro.
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UA reassessing its wholesale and direct-to-consumer strategy in Russia
Under Armour is reassessing its wholesale and direct-to-consumer strategy in Russia, where it intends to be an active player, following the liquidation of Vostokinvest, with which it signed a non-exclusive distribution and franchising agreement in 2017. By the end of 2018, the company had opened 16 Under Armour stores in ...
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The consumer product and retail landscape continues to evolve as companies race to catch up with leading e-tailers. Traditional brick-and-mortar retailers such as Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Walmart are expanding their online offerings and introducing new models, such as in-store fulfillment of online orders. Online players such as ...
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Nike is reportedly forbidding its retail partners in the U.S....
Nike is reportedly forbidding its retail partners in the U.S. from shipping its products internationally
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Ciclosport will take care of German sales for Digitsole, the...
Ciclosport will take care of German sales for Digitsole, the French brand of app-activated sneakers that can regulate their temperature
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Reef Lifestyle, the premium surf brand recently divested by VF...
Reef Lifestyle, the premium surf brand recently divested by VF Corp., has established partnerships to transfer the distribution of its footwear to specialists in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The distributors include Brandfusion Holland (Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg), Quality Brands (Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France), Georgoudas OE (Greece), ...
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In order to position the brand more clearly in Scandinavia,...
In order to position the brand more clearly in Scandinavia, Hummel has opened an office and showroom in Askim outside Gothenburg, run by a Swedish country manager, Rikard Björk, says Sportfack. The Danish sports brand was previously using an agent for Sweden. The new subsidiary is expected to establish Hummel ...
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Giant Ibérica struck a collaboration agreement with Giant France in...
Giant Ibérica struck a collaboration agreement with Giant France in late December and, with the turn of the new year, has begun operating through the latter subsidiary. The agreement covers marketing, sales, logistics and product development. The cycling brand is thereby consolidating its largest market worldwide. France, Spain, Portugal and ...
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Seasport is the new importer of Vision surfboards in Norway...
Seasport is the new importer of Vision surfboards in Norway
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Descente opened a new showroom at the MTC World of...
Descente opened a new showroom at the MTC World of Fashion in Munich, Germany. The Japanese brand, outfitter of the Canadian and Swiss Ski World Cup teams, returned to the German marketplace for the first time in years at Ispo Munich 2019. The country manager is Lothar Heinisch, who previously ...
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Pretty Green has entrusted the distribution of its brands in...
Pretty Green has entrusted the distribution of its brands in Europe to Tree Distribution of Stuttgart, after a long partnership. The German company will take are of Pretty Green's brands – Nikita, Bonfire and Sessions – starting with the sell-in for the autumn/winter 2020/21 season.
