Abacus, the official apparel provider for the 2009 European Solheim cup team is now distributing its clothing line in North American. The company has signed with Caulfeild Apparel to distribute Abacus sportswear in Canada and the US.
“We are excited to start the cooperation with Caulfeild Apparel and we are looking forward to establishing the Abacus brand in the North American market. And the timing is perfect; The Solheim Cup which took place in August was a great opportunity for us to gain media coverage and consumer exposure.” says Sven-Olof Karlsson, Managing Director of Abacus.
Caulfeild Apparel is 4th generation family-run company that owns, distributes and licenses top golf and sportswear brands in North America. Founded over 120 years ago, Caulfeild Apparel is well respected in the apparel business has been an integral member of the Canadian golf industry for over 20 years. The head office is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is home to over 80 employees, a 90,000 square foot warehouse, bilingual customer service and a full range of industry leading support systems.
“The entire team at Caulfeild Apparel is excited to partner with the Abacus brand for the Canadian and US markets” says Shane Brett, Divisional Vice President at Caulfeild Apparel. “We believe huge potential exists for a well priced, fashionable Scandinavian sportswear brand. The design team in Sweden has a strong eye for quality and detail and are on pace with the trends in the marketplace. With successful growth business in over 15 countries worldwide, Abacus has proven they can deliver great products and a significant brand message”. For more information, contact Caulfied Apparel at 416-636-5911.
About Abacus
Abacus markets and sells leisure clothing with golf at the heart of its inspiration. The collections combine functionality, design, and quality in a way that has given the company a very strong international presence in just a few years. The goal is to continue developing Abacus into a lifestyle brand that reaches beyond the world of golf. www.abacus-golf.com
Contact:
Jay Hubbard, Impact One Marketing
Chicago, IL jhubbard@impact1marketing.com
Or Kelly Hubbard; 630-730-2955
For Cauleild Apparel, North American Abacus Distributor contact:
Shane Brett, Divisional Vice President,
Toronto, ON, Canada: 416-636-5911 extension 330
shane@caulfeild.com
