Rumpl Doubles-Down on Great Lakes Wholesale Territory

June 24, 2024

Rumpl and Parallel 45 Sales partner to better service the Great Lakes Region and emphasize a new sales strategy

Portland, Oregon /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Rumpl, inventor of the Technical Blanket category and the Original Puffy Blanket, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Parallel 45 Sales to enhance its footprint in the Great Lakes Sales Territory. Effective June 2024, this collaboration will see Parallel 45 Sales representing Rumpl in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

Parallel 45 Sales boasts a robust network, servicing over 200 retailers across its territories. This new partnership is a significant move in Rumpl’s revamped wholesale strategy, which is now expanding its reach in outdoor and running specialty stores, as well as general sporting goods outlets.

“We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Parallel 45 Sales, under the leadership of Principal Doug Scott, to cover the Great Lakes Region,” said Rumpl’s Global Sales Director Tom Stolz. “Scott and his team’s analytic approach and dynamic energy are exactly what we’re needing to match our strategic reset in the region. We are confident they will provide the exceptional support needed to elevate our brand’s presence and drive growth in this key market.”

Parallel 45 Sales is known for its expertise and deep connections within the industry. Doug Scott, Owner and Principal of Parallel 45, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership stating, “We could not be more excited for the opportunity to work with Rumpl and Tom Stolz’s team. In addition to quality products, Rumpl brings another B-Corp, 1% for the Planet, and Climate Neutral Certified brand to our portfolio. This aligns perfectly with our brand values and commitment to sustainable and impactful brands.”

Rumpl’s innovative and eco-friendly blankets have set a new standard in outdoor comfort and sustainability. With commendable sustainability commitments, Rumpl is dedicated not only to delivering high-quality products, but also to making a positive impact in the world.

For more information regarding Rumpl or Parallel 45 Sales, please contact Rumpl’s PR Manager Scout Petersen, scout@purpleorangepr.com.

About Rumpl:

Born of van life and enjoyed by adventure seekers everywhere, Rumpl exists to enrich the outdoor experience through versatile, high-performance comforts. Rumpl is the inventor of The Original Puffy Blanket and the originator of the technical blanket category. The brand’s products enhance places and pursuits, from mountains to beaches and every adventure in between. Rumpl’s vision is to get more people outdoors, comfortable and prepared for whatever unfolds. Learn more at www.rumpl.com.

About Parallel 45 Sales

After almost two decades in the outdoor industry, Caitlin and Doug Scott founded Parallel 45 out of the belief that organizations can be more successful by focusing on more than just sales. Manufacturers and retail stores are more than their products. They are communities of people and businesses who come together around mutual interest, passion or purpose. We believe in connecting brands and people, and building communities of those who enjoy spending time in the outdoors, be it camping, fishing, cycling, paddling, skiing or climbing. Customers choose those communities and businesses that come together around a purpose. After all, 78% of customers want companies to address important social justice issues, and 87% will purchase a product because a company advocates for an issue they care about. Learn more at www.parallel45sales.com.