Shimano and Rapala to end several distribution agreements

Shimano Europe and Rapala VMC Corp. have agreed to terminate many of their distribution agreements across Europe and South-Africa by 2020. The two companies, which have been partners for more than 26 years, are now willing to control their own brands in a series of countries.

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