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180s Expands Presence in Global Marketplace

A leading US manufacturer of apparel and accessories announced a number of new distribution partnerships in Canada, Western Europe and Japan.

by: Press Release

Illustrating their commitment to the global marketplace 180s, a leading US manufacturer of apparel and accessories for men, women and youth, today announced a number of new distribution partnerships in Canada, Western Europe and Japan.

Coming off a solid showing at the ISPO show in Munich, Germany, 180s is pleased to announce two new partners Cizen for Japan, Italy, France and Germany and Dogree Fashions in Canada. In combination with current distributors Gidion B.V. (Netherlands), Horizon Leisure Products (United Kingdom) and Novacor (Switzerland) 180s aims to keep their momentum rolling as they look to burgeoning markets, alternative distribution channels and more new partnerships.

“Our renewed approach to the global marketplace is consistent with our brand expansion into new product categories,” said Brian Mangione, Vice President of Sales for 180s. “We are excited about our new international partnerships and are looking forward toward taking the next big step into the global market by forging new ground in Canada, Japan and throughout Europe.”

180s has also recently partnered with CenterStone Technologies Inc as a business-to business ordering solution in the United States and will be looking toward using this model for their International customers. 180s innovative family of products can be found at specialty retail, sporting goods and finer department stores worldwide. For more information please log onto 180s newly redesigned website www.180s.com.

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