A Strategic Hotspot and Brand Presence
COO of Kaiser Sport & Ortopædi, Jannich Marker, states: "This agreement marks an important milestone for us. We’ve built a strong relationship with CRAFT over the years, and this partnership takes our collaboration to a new level," and continues, "It aligns perfectly with our strategy of engaging directly with the everyday runner and showing all of Denmark that KSO is a running store for everyone – regardless of experience or skill level," and partner and CEO Jan Steinicke adds: "As a brand, Kaiser Sport & Ortopædi is focused on being present where the joy of running is strongest – and few platforms offer a better opportunity to fulfil that ambition than Royal Run".
A Solid Partnership
CRAFT Sales Manager, Nikolas Norby, adds:"We’ve partnered with Royal Run for many years, and we’ve recently expanded and extended our collaboration to include both shoes and merchandise. This development brings Kaiser Sport & Ortopædi (KSO) on board as an active third party,"and elaborates, "KSO and CRAFT share many of the same values and ambitions. We see KSO as ambitious, professional, and possessing a high degree of expertise – the ideal partner to act as retailer, advisor, and source of inspiration for the many thousands of Royal Run participants."
The Mission
As part of this third-party collaboration, KSO will be responsible for managing the merchandise offerings, selling relevant CRAFT running shoes, and participating actively in the Royal Run expos across Denmark – a prestigious task KSO are truly excited to embark on.