Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Amer Sports shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Amer Sports offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Amer Sports at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Amer Sports? Wrong! If the Amer Sports is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Amer Sports then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Amer Sports? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Amer Sports and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Amer Sports wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Amer Sports then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Amer Sports site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Amer Sports, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Amer Sports, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
{{Infobox Company |
| company_name = Amer Sports Oyj| company_logo = | company_type = Public ()| foundation =
1950, [Finland), Roger Talermo (President and [CEO)] (2006)] sports equipment manufacturer, originally established in
1950. Initially an industrial conglomerate with interests as diverse as shipowning, tobacco products and publishing, Amer has gradually evolved into an organisation devoted to the production and marketing of sporting equipment. Today, the company employs over 6,600 people and owns the sports brands Wilson Sporting Goods, Atomic Skis,
Suunto,
Precor and
Salomon Group.
History
Industrial past
The company began life as a tobacco manufacturer and distributor, Amer-Tupakka, in 1950 and acquired the right to produce and sell
Altria Group cigarettes in
1961. In the 1960s, the significant profits from the company's tobacco interests were invested in three commercial ships. A publishing and printing division was added in 1970 with the purchase of the Finnish company Weilin+Göös, and the company listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange in 1977, four years after changing its name to Amer-Yhtymä (Amer Group). In the 1980s Amer moved into the vehicle import industry by acquiring the firm Korpivaara, and with it the exclusive rights to import and distribute such brands as Citroën and Toyota. The decade also saw the company expand into the textiles and plastics markets.
Focus on sport
In 1986 Amer established a sports division after acquiring a majority stake in the golf equipment maker MacGregor Golf from Jack Nicklaus. Despite this, the company was involved in the sports equipment market as early as 1974, when it bought over the hockey gear maker then known as
Koho (company). These interests were sold in 1986. Three years later, Amer acquired the Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods Company, a leading producer of golf clubs, racquets and other sporting equipment, marking a major change in strategy for the company. Further acquisitions followed in the shape of the Austrian ski manufacturer Atomic in 1994 and the Finnish sports instrument maker Suunto in 1999. The American baseball and softball bat firm DeMarini was purchased a year later, falling under the Wilson brand. During this time, many of the business areas no longer deemed to be "core" were divested, although the company retained its tobacco business until 2004 when it was sold back to Philip Morris. In
2005, Amer acquired the outdoor sports company Salomon from
Adidas for €485 million. In the same year, the company officially changed its name to Amer Sports Corporation.
Amer has announced that their North American headquarters will be moved to a location in
Ogden, Utah. Their offices will be housed in a refurbished factory.
See also
- List of Finnish companies
External links
- Amer Sports - Official site
- Financial information
- Official Company History
{{Infobox Company |
| company_name = Amer Sports Oyj| company_logo = | company_type = Public ()| foundation = 1950, [Finland), Roger Talermo (President and [CEO)] (2006)] sports equipment manufacturer, originally established in
1950. Initially an industrial conglomerate with interests as diverse as shipowning, tobacco products and publishing, Amer has gradually evolved into an organisation devoted to the production and marketing of sporting equipment. Today, the company employs over 6,600 people and owns the sports brands
Wilson Sporting Goods,
Atomic Skis, Suunto,
Precor and Salomon Group.
History
Industrial past
The company began life as a tobacco manufacturer and distributor, Amer-Tupakka, in 1950 and acquired the right to produce and sell Altria Group cigarettes in 1961. In the 1960s, the significant profits from the company's tobacco interests were invested in three commercial ships. A publishing and printing division was added in
1970 with the purchase of the Finnish company Weilin+Göös, and the company listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange in 1977, four years after changing its name to Amer-Yhtymä (Amer Group). In the 1980s Amer moved into the vehicle import industry by acquiring the firm Korpivaara, and with it the exclusive rights to import and distribute such brands as
Citroën and
Toyota. The decade also saw the company expand into the textiles and plastics markets.
Focus on sport
In 1986 Amer established a sports division after acquiring a majority stake in the golf equipment maker
MacGregor Golf from Jack Nicklaus. Despite this, the company was involved in the sports equipment market as early as
1974, when it bought over the hockey gear maker then known as
Koho (company). These interests were sold in 1986. Three years later, Amer acquired the
Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods Company, a leading producer of golf clubs, racquets and other sporting equipment, marking a major change in strategy for the company. Further acquisitions followed in the shape of the Austrian ski manufacturer Atomic in
1994 and the Finnish sports instrument maker Suunto in 1999. The American baseball and softball bat firm DeMarini was purchased a year later, falling under the Wilson brand. During this time, many of the business areas no longer deemed to be "core" were divested, although the company retained its tobacco business until
2004 when it was sold back to Philip Morris. In 2005, Amer acquired the outdoor sports company Salomon from
Adidas for €485 million. In the same year, the company officially changed its name to Amer Sports Corporation.
Amer has announced that their North American headquarters will be moved to a location in Ogden, Utah. Their offices will be housed in a refurbished factory.
See also
External links
- Amer Sports - Official site
- Financial information
- Official Company History
