Distribution – Page 15

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    Burton Snowboards has sold DNA Distribution, a company that supplies...

    2012-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Burton Snowboards has sold DNA Distribution, a company that supplies skateboards and accessories under the Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflex brand names, to Rob Dyrdek, an American television star and entrepreneur. Now a wealthy individual, he has been skateboarding for 20 years and had been originally sponsored by that company. ...

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    Infiniti Golf has picked Golfsmith Europe to be the distributor...

    2012-04-05T00:00:00Z

    Infiniti Golf has picked Golfsmith Europe to be the distributor of its irons, drivers and wedges throughout the U.K. and the rest of Europe. Golfsmith will have the exclusive rights to sell Infiniti's clubs online and through its retailers.

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    Brander Sports, distributor for Spyder in Sweden, has now signed...

    2012-04-05T00:00:00Z

    Brander Sports, distributor for Spyder in Sweden, has now signed agreements with Dainese, Ziener and Rocky Mountain Underground. Brander Sports is a relatively new company, headed by Robin Brander, for the representation of companies that produce high quality, technical products. Rocky Mountain Underground is a relatively new American ski brand ...

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    Nike Golf is taking over the distribution in Spain from...

    2012-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Nike Golf is taking over the distribution in Spain from Norgolfe, a Portuguese company that managed to build up its presence throughout the Iberian Peninsula in the last years. It started in Portugal in 2002 and added the southern part of Spain in 2004. Norgolfe will continue to handle distribution ...

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    Shortly after striking new distribution deals for Poland, Slovenia and...

    2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

    Shortly after striking new distribution deals for Poland, Slovenia and Croatia, Schöffel is expanding even further into Eastern Europe. The German sports and outerwear brand has picked Kiev-based Mantis Ltd. to introduce it on the Ukrainian market, starting with pre-orders for the winter 2012-13 season. Mantis and its sales team, ...

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    Net 69, distributor of Fusalp in South Korea, has decided...

    2012-02-16T00:00:00Z

    Net 69, distributor of Fusalp in South Korea, has decided to open the first store dedicated to its new premium Fusalp 1952 collection in Seoul later this year, probably in September. As already reported, the French company launched this heritage line of high-luxury ski and leisurewear at Ispovision a few ...

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    Edgar Tremmel, the German distributor of Houdini and Mons Royale,...

    2012-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Edgar Tremmel, the German distributor of Houdini and Mons Royale, has taken over the distribution of Sweet Protection, the Norwegian brand of helmets, protective equipment, outerwear and canoes. Previously, the German market was covered by Martin Schwaiger and his agency, which will continue to serve Austrian retailers.

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    MTS, the big German manufacturer and distributor of indoor and...

    2012-02-03T00:00:00Z

    MTS, the big German manufacturer and distributor of indoor and racquet sports products, has acquired the Beachminton brand from a company outside the core sporting-goods business. Under this label, it will market sets of badminton racquets and balls which, MTS claims, are by far more wind-resistant than traditional gear, making ...

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    Diadora has signed a new distribution contract with JD Sports...

    2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Diadora has signed a new distribution contract with JD Sports Fashion for the distribution of its products in the U.K., where it has not been selling for five years, as it aims to re-enter the British market where it was very strong once. Two other Italian sports brands, Lotto and ...

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    Dolomite recently signed several new distribution contracts for the sale...

    2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Dolomite recently signed several new distribution contracts for the sale of its product line in other markets. In Belgium, the brand is now being distributed by N.V. Amigo, which is going to start selling Dolomite's product line for the first time in the coming fall/winter season. Euroline will from now ...

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    Bleach Pty. of Australia is taking back in-house the distribution...

    2011-12-21T00:00:00Z

    Bleach Pty. of Australia is taking back in-house the distribution of its Insight brand of surf and skate clothing in France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the U.K. At the beginning of 2009, the Australian company transferred ownership of the operation to Sport Finance, the successful French licensee ...

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    Hi-Tec is taking over its own distribution in the Netherlands...

    2011-12-13T00:00:00Z

    Hi-Tec is taking over its own distribution in the Netherlands from the start of next year. For the last two years the brand of court sports, outdoor and golf footwear has been sold in the Dutch market by Falcon, a Dutch supplier of rainwear and sports apparel. However, the two ...

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    Specialized is calling on its bike dealers and distributors to...

    2011-12-13T00:00:00Z

    Specialized is calling on its bike dealers and distributors to send over damaged carbon bike frames of any brand to get them recycled, using a strategy already employed in the aerospace sector. The results of the program will be announced at the Eurobike and Interbike shows in Europe and the ...

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    The German subsidiary of Salewa is taking on the distribution...

    2011-12-01T00:00:00Z

    The German subsidiary of Salewa is taking on the distribution of Silva in the country. It's a further step in the internationalization of the distribution activities of Oberalp, the Italian-based parent company of Salewa, which recently announced a similar deal for Briko in Austria, France and Poland (more in The ...

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    Erich Weitzmann, the Italian company that took over the distribution...

    2011-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Erich Weitzmann, the Italian company that took over the distribution of Reusch in France at the beginning of 2010, intends to boost is sales of Reusch goalkeeper equipment by setting up a partly integrated sales force in the country. Pierrick Lecharpentier will act as area manager for Reusch summer products ...

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    Skechers takes over Japanese distribution

    2011-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Separately, Skechers has set up a subsidiary in Japan to have a direct presence in the country with the aim of more than doubling its business over the next three to five years and turning Japan into one of its largest foreign markets. Until now, Skechers was distributed by Achilles ...

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    Kant is going to be the new exclusive distributor of...

    2011-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Kant is going to be the new exclusive distributor of Elan for Russia from next month. The Russian company replaces Sporty, which is going to concentrate on imports of motorcycles. Vsevolod Kurguzov, who worked with Sporty, is moving to Kant to keep the same brand strategy. Kant also distributes Blizzard ...

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    Uhlsport and WRC Sport, the German company's longtime distributor in...

    2011-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Uhlsport and WRC Sport, the German company's longtime distributor in the Benelux countries, have agreed to set up a subsidiary that will handle sales of Uhlsport and Kempa in the same market from the start of next year. Alex Smet, general manager of WRC, will become country manager of Uhlsport ...

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    GolfTech, the Austrian golf distribution company with operations and partnerships...

    2011-11-08T00:00:00Z

    GolfTech, the Austrian golf distribution company with operations and partnerships all around Europe, has acquired its U.K. distribution partner, Golf and Sports Supplies (GSS). The move is intended to bolster British sales of Big Max, the brand of golf trolleys owned by GolfTech. At the same time, the U.K. unit ...

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    Finland’s Sultrade bought by larger distribution firm

    2011-10-26T00:00:00Z

    Oy Sultrade, a leading sports distribution company in Finland, has been acquired by Oy Transmeri, a larger Finnish company specializing in the distribution of fast-moving consumer goods, from cosmetics to food and fashion. Like Sultrade, Transmeri is located in the Finnish town of Espoo.Formerly owned by the Forsström family, Sultrade ...