Distribution – Page 12

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    The distribution in Europe of Backcountry Access' snow safety and...

    2013-12-09T00:00:00Z

    The distribution in Europe of Backcountry Access' snow safety and avalanche protection items will be transferred to K2 Europe following the company's acquisition by Jarden Corp. earlier this year from its founders, Bruce McGowan and Bruce Edgerly. They are both still involved in the management. K2 will also provide support ...

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    JO Sports is Giro's new Swedish distributor for snow products....

    2013-12-09T00:00:00Z

    JO Sports is Giro's new Swedish distributor for snow products. Giro Snow has had a tumultuous history of distributorships in Sweden. Roughly a year ago, Easton Bell Sports Nordic took over the distribution of Giro Snow from Inter Plaza Sports. With Giro Snow, JO Sports now has more alpine skiing ...

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    Skechers is upgrading its European distribution center (EDC) in Belgium...

    2013-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Skechers is upgrading its European distribution center (EDC) in Belgium as the U.S.-based footwear company continues to grow in the region. The upgraded EDC in Milmort, Liège will feature an automated order-picking system. At present, goods are stored at the center until they are redistributed to customers in Europe, including ...

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    Primaloft has taken over the distribution of its products...

    2013-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Primaloft has taken over the distribution of its products in the U.K. and Scandinavia from Concept III, a British textile marketing company that had been working with the American insulation specialist for ten years. Chris Humphris, who was taking care of Primaloft at Concept III, is now a full-time employee ...

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    Reusch is re-entering the Canadian market through a new distributor,...

    2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Reusch is re-entering the Canadian market through a new distributor, Green Room, with a customer database of over 130 retailers across the country. It will add Reusch' winter gloves to its portfolio, which includes the products of Powderhorn, Discrete Headwear and Old Guys Rule.

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    Poc Sweden has appointed CJ Agencies as its authorized distributor...

    2013-10-28T00:00:00Z

    Poc Sweden has appointed CJ Agencies as its authorized distributor in the Benelux countries. The agency's portfolio includes brands such as Black Diamond, which took over Poc a few months ago.

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    Intergolf, which has been the distributor of Mizuno Golf in...

    2013-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Intergolf, which has been the distributor of Mizuno Golf in Italy for many years, has taken over the distribution of the line in Spain as well. The change follows the break-up of the Japanese company's more comprehensive distribution agreement with Vilella and its establishment of a fully-owned subsidiary, Mizuno Iberia, ...

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    A French distributor specializing in the bicycle sector, Royal Velo...

    2013-09-05T00:00:00Z

    A French distributor specializing in the bicycle sector, Royal Velo France (RVF), has come under the control of Esteem, a group controlled by Peter Hughes. Christian Soenen will continue to run the company, with a minority stake, reporting to Hughes in his new role of president. RVF, which is expected ...

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    Freddy has assigned Keen On Fashion as new distributor for...

    2013-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Freddy has assigned Keen On Fashion as new distributor for Germany and Austria. Deliveries start from spring/summer 2014. Previously, the distribution of the Italian brand in these markets was handled by Media Systems. Keen On Fashion also distributes Tom Tailor and Just Cavalli in Germany and Austria.

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    Diadora has signed a distribution contract with XPlus, based in...

    2013-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Diadora has signed a distribution contract with XPlus, based in Munich, for the distribution of its heritage line in Germany starting with the spring/summer 2014 season. XPlus also sells three other shoe lines: Nobrand, Satori Sun and Cycleur de Luxe. In Switzerland, Diadora has engaged La Croisette, a sales agency, ...

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    Décathlon has opened its first distribution center in Germany. Located...

    2013-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Décathlon has opened its first distribution center in Germany. Located at Schwetzingen, near Mannheim, it measures 30,000 square meters and employs 180 people, with a plan to raise the staff to 300. The new structure will service the 18 stores that Décathlon has in the country and the German customers ...

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    Puma has announced the construction of a new central distribution...

    2013-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Puma has announced the construction of a new central distribution center for the Nordic region in Sweden, centralizing the current warehouses of Puma, Cobra Puma Golf and Tretorn in the area. Located in Helsingborg, in the industrial estate of Berga, the facility will be an expansion of the local head ...

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    Sports-Contacts is widening its mediation services for agents and distributors...

    2013-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Sports-Contacts is widening its mediation services for agents and distributors to Russia. The agency's new partner in the country is Ruslan Ilyin, who has had 12 years of experience in the Russia outdoor industry. He was marketing director of Penta Sport until 2007. He has been acting since as a ...

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    Joma is taking over the distribution of its products in...

    2013-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Joma is taking over the distribution of its products in Portugal. The Spanish brand was previously covering the country through two territorial agents, Fivezone in the south and Masterline in the north. Fivezone is also the local agent for Italy's Legea.

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    D&K Distribution, which took over Conte of Florence last year,...

    2013-07-02T00:00:00Z

    D&K Distribution, which took over Conte of Florence last year, plans to open a total of seven stores in Italy. The expansion plans also extend to foreign countries, according to a report, with Prague coming first in September, followed by locations in Spain and France. The store opening program will ...

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    Peter Jørgensen, who runs a Danish distribution company, Sports Connection,...

    2013-05-31T00:00:00Z

    Peter Jørgensen, who runs a Danish distribution company, Sports Connection, has been elected president of the Danish shoe industry association, which has changed its name from Danmarks Skoleverandør Forening to Skobranchen.dk. The association represents 40 suppliers, including Ecco. Sports Connection is currently the distributor of Skechers and other brands in ...

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    A Danish distributor with an original name, The Good Karma...

    2013-05-15T00:00:00Z

    A Danish distributor with an original name, The Good Karma Company, has expanded to Sweden, according to Sportfack. As a result, six new sports brands already sold in Denmark are now available on the Swedish market: Skora, Ashmei, Ultraspire, Klymit, Montbell and OMM. They are all known for their lightweight ...

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    Vitalnutritech is the new distributor in Spain and Andorra for...

    2013-05-02T00:00:00Z

    Vitalnutritech is the new distributor in Spain and Andorra for Bollé and Cébé, the two sports eyewear brands of Bushnell, for sale in specialty bike shops. Based in Barcelona, the company imports and distributes products for cycling, triathlon, fitness and swimming and offers them also on its website.

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    Norway's Wenaas Sport og Fritid, a distributor of Diadora, Dunlop,...

    2013-05-02T00:00:00Z

    Norway's Wenaas Sport og Fritid, a distributor of Diadora, Dunlop, Camelbak, Julbo and other sports brands, will take over the distribution of the football collection of Reusch in Sweden. The company already distributes the German brand's winter sports and football collections in Norway, and took on the distribution of its ...

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    Rejig in Indian distribution deals

    2013-04-16T00:00:00Z

    Following the example of several other Indian sporting goods manufacturers, Mayor World is the latest producer to have become active in distribution of international brands in India and neighboring countries. It has restructured its business in the last two years and obtained deals with Slazenger as well as Gola, Lonsdale ...