WIN Group ties up distribution partnership with Walsh Sports

WIN Group has purchased a major shareholding in Hunt & Tuite Limited, the fashion footwear and apparel licensees for Bolton based Walsh Sports.

Walsh has 90% of the technical fell running footwear market and the new deal will see WIN Group developing the sales and marketing of Walsh fashion footwear and apparel in the UK and beyond. Established in 1961, originally saw Norman Walsh basically making every pair of shoes himself.

At the heart of Walsh's product range going forward is the British Lostock, a retro running shoe, hand made in Bolton and stocked by aspirational footwear retailers in the UK. 2010 and 2011 will see new and innovative footwear collections developed and sold by Hunt & Tuite and the development of Walsh clothing collections. To find out more about Walsh call 01925 217282 or visit www.normanwalsh.com.