Brand Management: Abandon Ship

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4 June 2014

In 2012 Director Phil, identified the potential for wholesale with Abandon Ship Apparel and quickly built a relationship with them. That journey began into a long lasting and successful collaboration and culminating in the brand turning over 1M in revenue.

1. Identification

  • Created a tailored customer target list to identify wholesale and distribution

2. Trade Shows

  • Organising and running trade shows across Europe to liaise with buyers and distributors.

3. Wholesale Management

  • Running and managing distribution channels and logistics to serve wholesale business.

4. Route to Market

  • Identified a route to market with key retailers such as ASOS, Foot Asylum and Topshop. As well as growing a strong independent customer base throughout the country.

5. European Distribution

  • Launching the brands distribution in Europe via trade shows and working with key distributors.

6. Abandon Ship Stores

  • Growing the brand awareness through flagship stores in London, Glasgow and Topshop/Topman concession up and down the country.