Please help me find a US distributor
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Please help me find a US distributor
Hi everyone,
I'm hoping I can find some help on this forum. My company is launching a new cycling accessory into the US and we're hoping to find a small to medium sized distributor. I'm not trying to promote my product here, simply seeking some advice, guys
If someone can direct me to a US based distributor that carries not more than 25 brands (we prefer not to get lost amongst 100s of brands) I'd really appreciate it!
Thanks in advance!
Earle
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I'm hoping I can find some help on this forum. My company is launching a new cycling accessory into the US and we're hoping to find a small to medium sized distributor. I'm not trying to promote my product here, simply seeking some advice, guys
If someone can direct me to a US based distributor that carries not more than 25 brands (we prefer not to get lost amongst 100s of brands) I'd really appreciate it!
Thanks in advance!
Earle
South Africa
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Have you considered doing FBA (Amazon)? That always seems like a viable marketplace for accessories. Are you looking to go mainstream retail or local shops across the us, etc?
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I'm guessing he wants Europe, Asia or worldwide distributors.
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Just had a thought, maybe the OP wants info from someone like a LBS owner or similar, who has had dealings with distributors....
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Heck, the folks I use to build test equipment are one of the larger such companies in the Metro Detroit area, and I can't get them to pop up in any phrasing of the words in Google. I'd never know they existed, if they weren't in place with my company when I started. It is a bit different than looking for someone who sells to the consumer.
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Or current/former industry types who might have a better idea on where to steer the OP than just telling him to Google it
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Make a Visit to the Taipei Bicycle trade show, It's scheduled to happen soon,
many brands use the companies in Taiwan, now. Including US brands..
Booth space may still be available,
Interbike, the big US trade show, is in the US in the Autumn.
not long after the European trade show , in Germany.
Real Business is done in these places.
....
many brands use the companies in Taiwan, now. Including US brands..
Booth space may still be available,
Interbike, the big US trade show, is in the US in the Autumn.
not long after the European trade show , in Germany.
Real Business is done in these places.
....
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Thanks for all the input
And sorry for being absent while you had to figure out what I'm after - timezones
As I mentioned, we are looking for a smaller version of a QBP or JBI in the USA. It's not easy to get the attention and efforts of the sales rep if your product is one of a 1000 SKU's.
Yes, I've considered Amazon, Interbike and Taipei (which is just passed) but from what I understand, the best way to get into the bikeshops is via a wholesale distributor of bicycles or bike accessories.
As I mentioned, we are looking for a smaller version of a QBP or JBI in the USA. It's not easy to get the attention and efforts of the sales rep if your product is one of a 1000 SKU's.
Yes, I've considered Amazon, Interbike and Taipei (which is just passed) but from what I understand, the best way to get into the bikeshops is via a wholesale distributor of bicycles or bike accessories.
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Make a Visit to the Taipei Bicycle trade show, It's scheduled to happen soon,
many brands use the companies in Taiwan, now. Including US brands..
Booth space may still be available,
Interbike, the big US trade show, is in the US in the Autumn.
not long after the European trade show , in Germany.
Real Business is done in these places.
....
many brands use the companies in Taiwan, now. Including US brands..
Booth space may still be available,
Interbike, the big US trade show, is in the US in the Autumn.
not long after the European trade show , in Germany.
Real Business is done in these places.
....
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thanks for the input
It would be easier for us as a small operator to partner with a distributor and run a traditional LBS retail type system at first. At some point in the future, we could probably justify a drop shipping type of setup, whilst being careful not to compete with the LBS's that got us to the riders in the first place.
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Spot on!
As one who, on occasion, has to find new suppliers at work, I can undoubtedly say that such companies are not easily judged by their webpage. It is entirely possible the OP has Googled it, and is now looking for word of mouth recommendations from other folks who actually deal with distributors. Did you click any of the links that comes up with? Very generic info.
Heck, the folks I use to build test equipment are one of the larger such companies in the Metro Detroit area, and I can't get them to pop up in any phrasing of the words in Google. I'd never know they existed, if they weren't in place with my company when I started. It is a bit different than looking for someone who sells to the consumer.
Heck, the folks I use to build test equipment are one of the larger such companies in the Metro Detroit area, and I can't get them to pop up in any phrasing of the words in Google. I'd never know they existed, if they weren't in place with my company when I started. It is a bit different than looking for someone who sells to the consumer.
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