LOS ANGELES — A4 and Citadel Brands have announced a strategic distribution partnership that expands the nationwide availability of AWDis and Woodbrook apparel through A4’s national distribution network.
Effective immediately, AWDis and Woodbrook products will be stocked and shipped from A4’s Kansas City, Missouri, distribution center, with Los Angeles fulfillment to follow. The brands will also be available for purchase on A4.com and through A4’s national sales channels.
Under the agreement, Citadel Brands customers ordering through Citadel’s existing channels will have the option to ship directly from A4’s centrally located Kansas City facility, reducing transit times and improving nationwide service levels.
“This is a natural and complementary fit,” said Mark Mertens, CEO and Owner of A4. “Citadel shares our commitment to delivering high-quality apparel at industry-leading prices. This partnership allows us to give our customers more of what they want — greater selection, fast delivery and deep inventory.”
Expanded Reach for AWDis and Woodbrook
South Carolina–based Citadel Brands distributes AWDis, an internationally recognized activewear brand known for fleece and cotton essentials, along with Woodbrook, a premium polo shirt collection.
“We are always listening to our customers,” said Mike Hoffman, CEO of Citadel Brands. “By extending our distribution reach into Kansas City and Los Angeles, we can significantly shorten delivery times and better serve customers across the country. At the same time, partnering with A4 introduces our brands to an entirely new audience and opens an exciting new chapter for both companies.”
At launch, A4 will carry a broad assortment of fleece hoodies, sweatshirts, cotton tees and polo shirts in a wide range of colors and sizes, including men’s, women’s and youth styles. Items not stocked in A4’s warehouses will remain available via dropship from Citadel Brands’ South Carolina facility.
