S.T.Dupont and Davidoff of Geneva USA are pleased to announce that they will enter into an exclusive distribution agreement in the US as of January 1st, 2016.
This strategic agreement further consolidates the already close relationship between the two companies, as S.T.Dupont manufactures a number of Davidoff lighters in France while Davidoff of Geneva operates as the S.T.Dupont distributor in the Swiss market, its home country, as well as carrying the S.T.Dupont brand in its flagship stores in the US and elsewhere.
For Alain Crevet, President of S.T.Dupont, the main objectives of this partnership are to strongly accelerate its expansion in the USA by further strengthening its position in the Art of Fire (lighters and cigar accessories), where the brand is already recognized as the indisputable #1 in the high end segment, while dramatically growing its share of business in the Art of Writing (pens), the Art of Travel (leather goods) and the Art of Seduction (belts and men’s accessories) in all related channels of distribution.
For Davidoff of Geneva USA, the prestigious S.T.Dupont French brand represents a perfect fit to its existing portfolio of premium cigars, cigar accessories and Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 retail stores. Davidoff believes that the addition of S.T.Dupont will serve to reinforce its goal to be the ‘indispensable business partner’ to its retail partners, including its network of Appointed Merchants. Jim Young, President of Davidoff of Geneva USA, commented, “We are delighted to add the S.T.Dupont brand to our portfolio and look forward to building the brand together with our colleagues from S.T.Dupont-Paris. This is a great fit, both for the brand line up as well as a great fit culturally between our two companies.”
On this occasion S.T.Dupont would like to thank its present distributor Lotus International for
its dedication and loyalty over the past 8 years, and also to announce that, in full agreement
with Davidoff of Geneva USA, Lotus International will remain its after-sales-service center for the US. All three companies are jointly committed to deliver high quality products and services to the US market.
About S.T.Dupont
For nearly 145 years, S.T.Dupont master goldsmiths and silversmiths, lacquerers and trunkmakers have created unique and durable objects that are entirely crafted by hand and made in
France for exceptional individuals. This legendary and unique know-how, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit true to founder Simon Tissot Dupont, contribute to perpetuating the
international aura and recognition of a House that embodies Fine French Craftsmanship. It is with great pride that S.T.Dupont preserves the know-how of its master craftsmen, who are heirs to skills passed down from generation to generation.
About Oettinger Davidoff AG
The CHF 1.23 billion Oettinger Davidoff AG with over 3,600 employees around the world, traces its roots back to 1875 and remains family owned to this day with two distinctly different businesses: one that is focused on FMCG distribution in the Swiss market and one dedicated to the core business of producing, marketing and retailing premium branded cigars, tobacco products and accessories. The premium branded cigar business include Davidoff, AVO, Camacho, Cusano, Griffin’s, Private Stock, Zino and Zino Platinum. The Oettinger Davidoff AG business is anchored in a strong “crop-to-shop” philosophy, having pursued a vertical integration from the tobacco fields in the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua to the worldwide network of over 70 Davidoff Flagship Stores which complement a network of strong Appointed Merchants around the world.