Swedish well-known producer of popular everyday tote bags made of bio-based and recycled plastics seeks distributors/agents in Europe

Summary

Profile Type

Business Offer

POD Reference

BOSE20241205002

Term of Validity

5 December 2024 - 5 December 2025

Company's Country

Sweden

Type of partnership

Commercial agreement

Targeted Countries

Norway
Bulgaria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Belgium
Finland
Germany
Poland
Austria
Denmark
France
Croatia
Spain
Switzerland
Greece
Czechia
Netherlands
Portugal
Slovakia
United Kingdom
Italy
Serbia
Hungary
Slovenia

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General information

Short Summary

A well-known Swedish producer of popular everyday tote bags, with classical design used for shopping, as beach bags, for organizing things around the house etc., is looking for new partners. The bags have been sucecfully sold in independent stores and larger chains, for more than ten years, mainly in Sweden, USA, NZ and Japan. Now, the company is looking for European distributors or agents with contacts to housewares- and gifts- retail market.

Full Description

A Swedish family-owned company, founded 15 years ago, is producing multi-functional plastic tote bags for everyday use. The largest bag was first made in Sweden in the 1950s and the brand of the bags is well known on the Swedish retail market.

The well-known brand is both classic as well as contemporary and the stylish design is completely timeless. The bags truly are multifunctional. They are used for grocery shopping, as handbags, beach bags, on picnics and for organizing things around the house. They are even used for gardening and hobby projects as they are sturdy and easy to clean. For accessories, there are special covers, coolers and organizers that make the bags even more useful. The great usability of the bags means that there are many different retail opportunities for the bags, for example stores selling kitchen supplies and housewares, garden centres, giftshops, beach shops, stores within fashion and bags, DIY-stores and so on.

The production of the bags takes place in Sweden with much consideration being paid to quality, environment and working conditions. The factory is certified in accordance with ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 with regard to environmental and quality management. All bags are durable and made of plastics that can be recycled. The bags are available in bio-based plastics and recycled plastics. The bags come in twenty colours and in three sizes.

The bags are sold in independent shops as well as in large chains. Thanks to its fantastic production and warehouse facilities, large volumes of bags can be delivered with short lead times. 1/ 3 of the company's production is exported. The largest export countries are USA, Canada, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand.

The company has a limited number of distributors in the European countries, as a result of having its focus on sales in Sweden and its main export markets. Hence, the company sees a huge potential for the bags and is therefore looking for collaborations with European distributors or agents. The sought-after distributors and agents value Scandinavian design and have a wide network of retail customers.

Advantages and Innovations

SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN
Opportunity to sell everyday bags in Scandinavian Design on the European retail market. The brand is well known in Sweden.

BAGS WITH A STORY
The bags were designed in the 1950s, they have a great story to tell.

EVERYDAY-USE
The bags are perfect for everyday use; for shopping and storage as well as for going to the beach and picnics. One version of the bag can be attached to a bike's luggage rack.

WIDE RANGE OF BUYERS
The bags are mainly sold in kitchen supply- and housewares stores and gift shops, but also at garden centres, fashion stores and book stores. The typical buyer is a woman aged 25 - 70.

MADE IN SWEDEN
Production takes place in Sweden with much consideration being paid to quality, environment and working conditions.

BIOBASED PLASTICS & RECYCLED PLASTICS
The bags are available in bio-based plastics and recycled plastics.

Stage of Development

Already on the market

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner

The Swedish company seeks:

- Distributor of housewares or gift brands to market, sell and distribute the bags on a specific European market.

- Agents for housewares or gift brands to market and take orders of the bags on a specific European market.

Type and Size of Partner