VauDe is looking at double digit pre-season order increases for the summer 2006 season for both the German and the international market. The strongest growth was reported in the apparel and backpack product lines, but positive pre-season gains were seen in all other sectors as well. Jan Lorch, international sales manager at VauDe attributed much of the growth to the Asian market and the companys new distribution partners in Switzerland and USA.
In June, Vaude inked an agreement for a long-term relationship with Liberty Mountain. The deal called for Liberty to start selling the Spring 06 Vaude line this year, which they successfully executed at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and various regional shows. They will be selling Vaudes line of packs, tents, and sleeping bags, along with the Lucky climbing brand and the Markill stove brand.
