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News - Outdoor
TNF athletes conquer Makalu, new
TNF store in Glasgow
The winter summit of Makalu
(8463m) – until now it has never
been trodden by the human foot
during the harsh winter season. At
2pm on Monday 9th February
2009 The North
Face global athlete
Simone Moro,
together with his
team-mate Denis Urubko, reached the
summit and realised the dreams of so
many. The winter crown of the Himalayas,
Makalu is a true giant in stature (at 8463m
it is the fifth highest mountain in the world), in beauty, and
in the minds and imaginations of the best high altitude alpinists of the world.
Simone and Denis made their attempt in true alpine style, without oxygen or high
altitude Sherpa - just the two of them.
The expedition has been documented with video and photo dispatches on www.simonemoro.com inviting a wide audience to follow and to be inspired.
Meanwhile, The North Face's new store opened in Glasgow at the end of January. The shop is located in the Victorian heart of the city on Buchanan
Street, Glasgow’s most important high street and the 2008 winner of the “Great Street Award” from the National Academy of Urbanism.
HI-TEC strengthens team
Global Sports and Outdoor brand HI-TEC continues to increase their commitment and investment
Bridgedale
within the Outdoor footwear market with the announcement of two brand new Global Product
Manager positions.
Simon Bryant has been appointed in the role of Global Outdoor Lifestyle Product Manager. Bryant
invests in staff
joins HI-TEC from UK based footwear brand Clarks where he specialised in casual and lifestyle product
management. Bryant has also held previous product roles at Spanish footwear brand Camper.
trainers
Bryant’s main objectives in his new role will be to design, develop and research the many potential Bridgedale Outdoor has invested in a team
growth opportunities for HI-TEC Lifestyle footwear. of three staff trainers who will be hitting the
Simon Bryant comments “This is an extremely exciting opportunity to work for such an innovative road to educate shop staff in Bridgedale
and creative brand. The challenge ahead is to develop further the brands market leading, stylish and stockists about the company's technical
functional footwear collections.” outdoor socks.
Mark Tucker has been appointed in the role of Global Outdoor Performance Product Manager. Mark Ashton heads the team and
Tucker is recognised as an Outdoor industry veteran having previously held positions for well respected operates in the South West, Ed Wigmore is
Outdoor brands Berghaus and Karrimor. His most recent position was Accessories and Apparel Product in the South East/Midlands and Ross Harben
Manager for Karrimor. takes 'the north'. Their objectives include
Tucker’s appointment strengthens further HI-TEC’s market share and credibility within the Outdoor teaching staff about the product range and
footwear market. The main objectives in this new role include brand strategy and direction; research, brand, and what differentiates it from others
design and development of the performance products and development of the exclusive HI-TEC on the market, ensuring staff have
footwear technologies. experienced the socks for themselves, and
Mark Tucker commented: “The growth opportunities for HI-TEC are two-fold. When you combine making sure POS is up to date.
the credible strong brand heritage in instantly comfortable, lightweight footwear with HI-TEC’s global If you would like to arrange a training
pioneering innovation and development as seen with the launch ion mask, the world’s first nano session, please call Mark on 07703 331 193.
technology the opportunities are truly endless!”
Hy Rosario, Global Outdoor Director, continues to head up HI-TEC’s Global Outdoor team.
Coleman extends wholesaler network
Coleman UK has tied up new wholesaler partnerships with Grove Products, Highlander and Unipart Leisure. These new partners will become valued
additions to their existing major wholesaler network which includes Dalesman International, County Hardware, Maceoins, Decco and Toolbank. With a
combined customer base of over 2,000 doors, Coleman and their wholesale partners will further extend the reach and availability of the Coleman,
Campingaz and Sevylor brands across the UK and Ireland.
For further information, please call Coleman on 01275 845024 or visit www.coleman.eu.
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