Stepping Into Growth: PAHI Footwear Partners with Barrett Distribution Centers for Omnichannel Fulfillment

Most brands brace for one peak season a year. The holidays hit, volume spikes and everyone holds their breath until January. SCOUT Bags does it four times. Yes, that's right, four times... For 22 years, the family-owned brand has built a loyal following with bold prints, practical totes and a sense of fun you can spot from across a parking lot. What you can't see from the outside is the operation it takes to keep those bags moving, especially when a new collection drops. Four Launches. Four Peaks. SCOUT releases four major seasonal collections every year. Each one is a full go-to-market event, with roughly 250 documented steps behind it across the organization. When a collection goes live, the warehouse has to ship more than 120,000 units in about two weeks. Then it settles back into everyday demand, until the next launch comes around. That rhythm creates challenges most brands never face:  Two seasons on the floor at once. The next collection arrives while the current one is still selling, so inventory for both has to be received, stored and picked side by side. Two demand patterns at once. More than half of SCOUT's DTC assortment is evergreen, while wholesale runs on the seasonal calendar. The operation has to serve both without either one slowing down. Peaks on a nontraditional calendar. Staffing can't just ramp up for Q4. It has to flex around SCOUT's launch dates. Many channels with different rules. SCOUT sells DTC, on Amazon, through 1,500+ retailers, to key accounts and through corporate gifting. Each channel has its own requirements. And SCOUT plans well past the next drop. The team updates a five-year plan every year and maps its supply chain 18 to 24 months out. They needed a fulfillment partner that could keep pace with where the brand is headed, not just where it is today. Built to Flex, Launch After Launch Barrett built SCOUT's omnichannel operation around one idea: the warehouse has to move as fast as the brand does. Multiple pick fronts and flexible staffing let the team scale labor and throughput for each launch window, then shift back for everyday orders. A Single-Line Single-Unit (SLSU) quick-ship solution keeps single-item orders moving fast. A Flex-Wall sorting system handles more complex, multi-line orders. Paccurate cartonization technology picks the right box and speeds up pack-out. In-house embroidery, monogramming and patch sewing support DTC personalization and SCOUT Select, the brand's corporate gifting and customization business. Location matters too. Barrett's operation sits near SCOUT's Washington, D.C. headquarters and the Port of Baltimore, keeping the teams close and inbound freight moving into Mid-Atlantic and Northeast markets. The Results Through every launch, SCOUT has maintained 99.6% DTC on-time shipping. That's while moving 120,000+ units in a two-week window and keeping the rest of the business running. With Barrett handling physical fulfillment, SCOUT's internal team spends less time troubleshooting orders and chargebacks and more time on customers. They've hit the customer service standards they set for themselves and continue to maintain them. They've also had room to sharpen NetSuite processes, automate manual work and open doors to B2B, drop ship and expanded EDI. Kate Hanlan Kegan , President of SCOUT Bags, put it simply: "The biggest impact has really been supporting scale. In the past, we would have had to turn opportunities down. Having the ability to say yes to more has been really advantageous for us." Hear It From SCOUT Kate sat down with Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc . ’s Partnerships and Product Marketing Manager, Katherine Wroth , to share what it took to find a partner who could handle seasonal chaos and scale with SCOUT for years ahead.

FRANKLIN, Mass., Aug. 18, 2026 - Brav , a Norwegian house of ski and outdoor brands, has selected Barrett Distribution Centers as its U.S. omnichannel fulfillment partner to support continued growth across retail and direct-to-consumer channels. Barrett will fulfill Brav's portfolio of ski wax, tuning products, technical apparel, outdoor equipment and accessories from its Memphis, Tennessee fulfillment campus. "For us, the site visit was about more than seeing a facility. It was about meeting the people we would be trusting with our brands," said Michael Bond, director of finance and operations at Brav. "The Barrett team took the time to understand what matters to us and stayed closely involved throughout the transition. That gave us a lot of confidence in the partnership and made us eager to see what's ahead." Brav's portfolio includes Swix, a recognized name in cross-country skiing for more than 75 years, alongside Toko, Ulvang, Lundhags, Helsport and other outdoor brands. Barrett's operation supports the seasonal demands of the business with retail compliance, multi-brand SKU management and temperature-sensitive handling for select wax products. "Brav has built an impressive portfolio of brands with a long history in the ski and outdoor industry, and we're proud to support the next stage of their U.S. growth," said Ed Ryan , vice president of customer solutions at Barrett. "From the beginning, our teams worked closely together to understand the seasonal demands and operational requirements of the business. We're excited about the partnership and look forward to supporting Brav and its brands for years to come." Barrett worked alongside Brav to transition the company's U.S. fulfillment operation, with team members traveling to Brav’s existing warehouse to support the transfer of inventory and operational functions. Following the onboarding process, the operation went live earlier this summer. About Brav Brav is a major player in the sports and outdoor industry and manages some of the most influential brands in the marketplace, including Swix, Toko, Lundhags and Helsport. The mission of Brav is to improve our customers’ quality of life. Acting responsibly, we do this by connecting and developing the best talents in the sport and outdoor industry supporting them to develop and produce the most innovative products and services. About Barrett Distribution Centers Since 1941, Barrett has provided customized third-party logistics (3PL), direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce fulfillment, omnichannel distribution, managed transportation solutions and retail compliance for clients across all industries, with a focus on apparel & footwear, health & beauty, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and education. Barrett continues to be a leading 3rd party logistics provider in North America, known for superior execution, customer engagement and direct access to senior leadership decision makers. As a member of Inc's fastest growing companies list 15+ times, Barrett is big enough to do the job and still small enough to deeply care about your business. Brands interested in a new 3PL partnership may contact Barrett directly here . Media Contact: Faith Artieda Marketing Content Specialist faith.artieda@barrettdistribution.com