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Kizik secures distribution in Japan and Canada

Oct 11, 2024 United States
Kizik secures distribution in Japan and Canada
The Utah-based slip-on footwear brand has partnered up with Marubeni Consumer Brands and Kanner Corporation to secure distribution in Japan and Canada, respectively
After Taiwan, Italy and Southeast Asia, Kizik continues to pursue its global expansion strategy. The brand has recently entered strategic partnerships with Marubeni Consumer Brands Inc. and Kanner Corporation to distribute its shoes in Japan and Canada, respectively.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Marubeni Consumer Brands and Kanner Corporation as we continue our international expansion”, said Monte Deere, CEO of Kizik.

Both partners bring deep expertise in their respective markets, and we’re confident that Kizik will offer something truly valuable to their customers”, he added. The brand ocuses on providing frictionless and convenient footwear.  

According to Hideto Takahara, CEO of Marubeni Consumer Brands, a footwear distributor with more than 30 years of experience in the Japanese market, the brand’s “innovative and valuable products will seamlessly fit into the Japanese lifestyle, where comfort and convenience are highly prized”.

Edward Kanner, CEO of Kanner Corporation, also believes that “Kizik’s unique blend of comfort, style, and hands-free convenience will resonate strongly with the Canadian market”.


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