Hummel distributor in United Kingdom “breaks” clubs and affects them » MDF

Last November, the distributor Hummel Called in England Elite sports teamThe bankruptcy left many British football clubs unable to reopen their stores and called into question their future with the Danish brand.

Because of this, several clubs such as Oldham Athletic, Southampton and Coventry City were forced to close their physical and online stores due to problems with Elite Sports Group, a bad sign for fans who ordered. It is unclear whether the purchase and the clubs will repay them. Clubs will also lose money as long as their stores remain closed.

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Therefore, each team must “return” from now on to define its future. Southampton, for example, ended its partnership with Elite Sports Group, although it did not mention its relationship with Hummel. They mentioned a contingency plan in their statement, but didn’t elaborate on what it was.

Bristol City from the Football League Championship announced O’Neills as their new supplier and also launched the first home kit. Newport County switched suppliers to VX3.

The Danish brand has closed with a new distributor: SportsPro, and has already reached the first renewal with Coventry City, which announced on Friday (24) that it will remain with this brand and its new distributors.

Everton, the Danish brand’s biggest deal in the country, will not be affected by this problem as its distribution deal is with American company Fanatics.

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