Aspire secures exclusive deal with Korean distributor to expand market reach in South Korea

Oct.29.2024

South Korean e-cigarette device supplier InnoIT has become the exclusive distributor for the Aspire brand in South Korea. The company plans to roll out Aspire products across convenience stores and major retail outlets in the country, while also preparing to promote its own brand, Eto.

South Korean e-cigarette manufacturer InnoIT announced on October 25 that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with e-cigarette brand Aspire, according to an October 28 report by N.News. The agreement makes InnoIT the exclusive importer and distributor of Aspire products in South Korea.

This partnership will not only help Aspire products enter convenience stores and large retailers in South Korea, but InnoIT also plans to strengthen its stable sales base through its exclusive online store. In addition, the company plans to use this as an important strategic step in promoting its own brand, Eto.

Representatives from InnoIT have stated, "The Aspire product has been positioned as a high-end brand in the South Korean market, with growing consumer demand. We expect to achieve significant results by expanding our domestic online and offline sales channels. Through our product verification system, InnoIT will continue to distribute a variety of high-quality products and lead the ever-changing domestic e-cigarette market".

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[1] 이노아이티, 아스파이어와 국내 독점 유통 계약

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