Abramis strengthens Mikado sales team in Germany

Jul 16 20:31, 2019

One of Poland’s top fishing tackle manufacturers, Abramis, owner of the Mikado brand, has strengthened its German sales team. It has appointed Larissa Kamm to head up its sales effort in the region. Kamm previously spent almost six years with German tackle giant, DAM. “I am really excited by this ne...

Thermo-WADE agrees distribution deal in Denmark

Jul 15 16:36, 2019

Thermo-WADE, the maker of the world’s first temperature-sensitive wading stick and associated accessories, has secured a distribution deal that will see its products sold in Denmark. The agreement with Anders Lørgensen, a wholesaler and travel company owner trading as Green Grass Travel, was rubbers...

Dick’s Sporting Goods partners with Macy’s store

Jul 15 16:21, 2019

America’s largest department store by retail sales has announced an unexpected new partner in Dick’s Sporting Goods, a significant player in the fishing tackle retail market. Macy’s has been expanding its customer base with its STORY concept, boutique stores-within-a-store carrying merchandise that ...

LIVETARGET secures place in ICAST immortality

Jul 11 06:25, 2019

LIVETARGET Lures painted Orlando red this evening, winning three of the four lure categories at ICAST to maintain a magnificent record at the show’s New Product Showcase awards. The Canadian brand swarmed the stage to collect both the saltwater hard and soft lure awards as well as the best freshwate...

Rapala VMC Corporation take 49% share in 13 Fishing

Jul 09 22:17, 2019

In one of the biggest industry moves of recent years, Rapala VMC has today announced that it has acquired 49% of DQC International Corp., owner of the 13 Fishing brand. The agreement includes a perpetual worldwide licence and exclusive distribution agreement excluding the USA. Rapala will also make ...