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February 7, 2011 - We have moved! Bigger and better!

Because of the steady growth of our company, Spikes and Sparrow has moved to a bigger location at the C.A.S.T in Nieuwegein. Come and have a look at our new collection in stand number 405.

February 7, 2011 - Spikes ad in Red Magazine

Red magazine readers can win an unique Spikes & Sparrow bag this month. It has been specially made for the readers of the magazine. It's convenient in use, has a stylish design, is easy to accessorise and really tough. Its modern vintage look gives it a beautiful and sturdy appearance.
www.red.nl/

February 7, 2011 - BEST PRESENTATION AWARD 2010

By giving Spikey a prominent place in their window and taking a magnificent picture of it, Van Os in Hilversum was awarded BEST PRESENTATION 2010. Our team surprised them with a visit and handed them the Spikes & Sparrow award with a bottle of Champagne and a dinner to celebrate their achievement.
www.vanostassenenkoffers.nl

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February 7, 2011 - BEST DEALER AWARD 2010

The past year, it was Ullings in Breda that sold the most Spikes & Sparrow bags. This fact, combined with the way they presented the large selection of bags in their store, made them the winner of the BEST DEALER AWARD 2010. We are delighted with such devotion and offered the members of the Ullings in Breda team a bottle of Champagne and a dinner.
www.ullingslederwaren.nl

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January 24, 2011 - Spikes & Sparrow goes Milano

6 - 9 march 2011

Our Spikes & Sparrow bags are a great success. Our team will be present at the two biggest European leather fairs, MIPEL in Milan and the I.L.M. in Offenbach in March. Come see our new collection in Milano!

more information:
www.mipel.com/
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January 24, 2011 - Spikes & Sparrow take on Germany

25 - 27 March 2011

Our Spikes & Sparrow bags were once again a great success at the two biggest European leather fairs, MIPEL in Milan and the I.L.M. in Offenbach. Because we were highly appreciated by people with a good knowledge of bags, the new Spikes & Sparrow collection will appear in the better leather goods shops.

more information:
www.messe-offenbach.de
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December 7, 2010 - Van Os New Style

Van Os tassen en koffers has restyled their shop. With this outstanding restyle people will visit the shop more than ever before. There's no question which brands of bags and suitcases Van Os has in store. Let it be no secret that Spikes and Sparrow has earned a great position inside and out.

Van Os tassen en koffers vestiging Hilversum, Winkelcentrum Hilvertshof

December 6, 2010 - On display

At Van Os tassen en koffers, the latest of Spikes & Sparrow collection is presented by Spikey. Thanks to a presentation like this, the amount of Spikes & Sparrow-lovers is drastically growing.

Van Os tassen en koffers vestiging Hilversum, Winkelcentrum Hilvertshof

June 1, 2010 - Where is Spikey?

Spikey takes no vacation. In the past month he was working for Duifhuizen in Breda. He loved his place in the window. Maybe he's going to join Duifhuizen again, in Rotterdam for example.
www.duifhuizen.nl

February 22, 2010 - Where is Spikey?

The first in competition for this years Spikes & Sparrow award is retailer Duifhuizen. Bring Spikey a visit and have a look at our bags in the Duifhuizen store in the Kremerstraat, Bergen op Zoom.
Call our team if you would like to have Spikey in your window shop for a month: +31 (0)488 420860. E-mail us a photo of him, and we’ll put it on our website, with a link. Spikey gets a lot of attention, so look after him properly!
www.duifhuizen.nl

February 22, 2010 - Trade fairs in March

In the next weeks you can come see our new bags at the trade fairs. On 3, 4, 5 and 6 March Spikes and Sparrow is at the Mipel in Milan (Italy), on 7, 8 and 9 March at the I.S.L.N. in Nieuwegein (the Netherlands) and on 19, 20 and 21 March we are at the I.L.M. in Offenbach (Germany). Our team will welcome you in our distinctive stand to show you the latest Spikes & Sparrow collection.
www.mipel.com
www.messe-offenbach.de

January 20, 2010 - BEST DEALER AWARD 2009

The past year, it was Stuivenga Lederwaren in Delft that sold the most Spikes & Sparrow bags. This fact, combined with the way they presented the large selection of bags in their store, made them the winner of the BEST DEALER AWARD 2009. We are delighted with such devotion and offered the members of the Stuivenga team a bottle of Champagne and a dinner.
www.stuivengalederwaren.nl

January 20, 2010 - BEST PRESENTATION AWARD 2009

By giving Spikey a prominent place in their window and taking a magnificent picture of it, Ullings in Breda was awarded BEST PRESENTATION 2009. Our team surprised them with a visit and handed them the Spikes & Sparrow award with a bottle of Champagne and a dinner to celebrate their achievement.
www.ullingslederwaren.nl

January 15, 2010 - Tulp magazine

The Spikes & Sparrow bag featured in Tulp Magazine this month, is tough, rough and strong; The perfect bag for the modern man. The vintage style and the timeless design of our bags serves todays fashion well. Our bags are raw, in design and in material.

December 8, 2009 - Where is Spikey?

Our head has many places, and so has Duifhuizen Lederwaren. Last time Spikey visited in Gouda, this time he’s visiting Duifhuizen Lederwaren at Willem Beukelszstraat 13, 3261 LV in Oud-Beijerland.
www.duifhuizen.nl

December 8, 2009 - Where is Spikey?

Our head has many places, and so has Duifhuizen Lederwaren. Last time Spikey visited in Gouda, this time he’s visiting Duifhuizen Lederwaren at Willem Beukelszstraat 13, 3261 LV in Oud-Beijerland.

December 1, 2009 - Where is Spikey?

This time he’s visiting Duifhuizen Lederwaren at Prins Willem Alexander Promenade 30 in Rijswijk. And hopefully so are you. Come and see our bags and feel how Spikes & Sparrow becomes a part of you.
www.duifhuizen.nl

November 20, 2009 - Where is Spikey?

Spikey liked his stay in the window at Ullings in Breda, so he’s visiting again. You can find Spikey on a Spikes & Sparrow box, surrounded by Spikes & Sparrow bags. Go and visit him at the store; Ullings is at Karrestraat 4, 4811 WT in Breda.
www.ullingslederwaren.nl

November 10, 2009 - Where is Spikey?

Our head has many places, and he is now visiting Duifhuizen Lederwaren in Gouda. He is surrounded by Spikes & Sparrow bags. Duifhuizen Lederwaren is at Kleiweg 97, 2801 GD in Gouda..
www.duifhuizen.nl

November 6, 2009 - Where is Spikey?

Spikey was invited to present the Spikes & Sparrow bags at the opening of Tastoe. You can find Tastoe, Boomsma Lederwaren at the Beursstraat 6 in Emmeloord.
www.tastoe-emmeloord.nl

October 5, 2009 - Primo

Spikes & Sparrow is giving away a real classic in Primo magazine. The bag is a genuine hit: convenient in use, lots of pockets, stylish design, easy to accessorise and really tough. It can be bought in the shops, but Primo readers have a chance to win one.
www.primo-online.nl

October 1, 2009 - Where is Spikey?

Spikey was previously a guest in Brixx's / van Lemmen, the leather goods shops in Alkmaar, and now he has found a good spot at Brixx in Groningen. He is quite striking and is surrounded by attractive Spikes & Sparrow bags. Come and see the collection at Oude Ebbingstraat 30 or A-Kerkhof 25 in Groningen.
www.brixx.nl

September 28, 2009 - Spikes & Sparrow nominated!

Spikes & Sparrow shows itself well at fairs, so well that our stand was nominated in the Best Presentation category this month. The award was presented in front of an interested crowd at the leather goods fair in Germany, the I.L.M in Offenbach. Our designers at gulden bodem are proud of this international recognition. We have taken up a good position among the major bag brands.
www.guldenbodem.nl
www.messe-offenbach.de

September 25, 2009 - Spikes & Sparrow at the fairs

Our Spikes & Sparrow bags were once again a great success at the two biggest European leather fairs, MIPEL in Milan and the I.L.M. in Offenbach. Because we were highly appreciated by people with a good knowledge of bags, the new Spikes & Sparrow collection will soon appear in the better leather goods shops.
www.mipel.com
www.messe-offenbach.de

August 4, 2009 - Weekend

Weekend also gives its readers a chance of winning a genuine Spikes & Sparrow bag. A puzzle has to be completed in order to win this rugged combined backpack and shopper bag. It is a special bag, with many practical storage pockets on the outside and a hip flower design lining. An attractive and sturdy bag with lots of room.

August 2, 2009 - 100% NL

Even though our brand is popular in various countries, Spikes & Sparrow feels completely at home in 100% NL magazine, www.100p.nl. You can win a leather Spikes & Sparrow shopper in it this week/month. This time it's a leather shopper. This functional, hand-made bag has a crossover strap, lots of storage pockets and an exciting inner lining. With its vintage look it's not just hip, but also strong and handy. Custom-made for the more sensible woman..
www.100p.nl

July 25, 2009 - Televizier

This sturdy white ladies' bag from Spikes & Sparrow is featured in Televizier magazine. It is a hand-made bag with an extra-long strap that enables it to be worn across the body. The soft Nappa leather is of Italian quality. It contains a smaller bag, ideal for your makeup and mobile phone. This bag can also be carried separately.
www.televizier.nl

July 14, 2009 - Avrobode

Avrobode has selected this sturdy white ladies bag for its trendy and self-assured female readers. They have a chance of winning this bag by taking part in a telephone competition. The line will be open until Friday 17 July.

May 18, 2009 - Primo weekly

Spikes & Sparrow will be featured in the Primo from 18 May. The trendy and self-assured female readers of the magazine have the opportunity until 15 June to win a Spikes & Sparrow handbag. This elegant hand and shoulder bag’s modern vintage look gives it a beautiful appearance, and its safari leather makes it strong and flexible as well. So buy a copy of Primo and win a bag. Good luck!

May 11, 2009 - Primo

Spikes & Sparrow will be featuring this contemporary shoulder bag in Primo from 11 May. Its readers will have a chance until 18 May of winning this elegant Spikes & Sparrow leather ladies bag. The functional handmade crossover bag is strong thanks to its soft safari leather and pleasant to carry thanks to its long shoulder strap. Its easy-access front compartment for odds and ends is handy to use and can be closed securely.

May 4, 2009 - Bestseller

Spikes & Sparrow make many beautiful bags, but there can only be one absolute bestseller. We wouldn’t be surprised if you frequently saw this bag on the street. The bag will be re-released in September and will be available exclusively at Van Os Tassen en Koffers.
www.vanostassenenkoffers.nl
www.duifhuizen.nl

May 1, 2009 - Emco

Our Spikes & Sparrow bags come into their own in the completely refurbished shop of Emco Lederwaren in Den Bosch. Go and see them at Schapenmarkt 23, but if you can’t spare the time to do so, visit the website at www.emcolederwaren.nl. Emco also has branches in Valkenswaard and Eindhoven.

May 1, 2009 - Where is Spikey?

Spikey is getting a lot of exposure at Emco in Den Bosch, thanks to the restyling of the shop. The Spikes & Sparrow bags are in a prominent place at the front of the window display. Come in, turn left around the corner and choose your own Spikes & Sparrow bag.

April 10, 2009 - Trade fairs in September

Thanks to the increasing interest in our bags, we will be at trade fairs again in September. Dealers, put these dates in your diary: I.S.L.N. in Nieuwegein (the Netherlands) on 6, 7 and 8 September, Mipel in Milan (Italy) on 16, 17, 18 and19 September and I.L.M. in Offenbach (Germany) on 26, 27, 28 and 29 September. Our team will be pleased to show you the bags in the latest Spikes & Sparrow collection.

April 1, 2009 - Where is Spikey?

Our head has many faces, and he is now visiting Brixx’s / van Lemmen Lederwaren in Alkmaar. He is surrounded by Spikes & Sparrow bags. Brixx’s / van Lemmen Lederwaren is at Boterstraat 26, 1811 HP in Alkmaar.

March 20, 2009 - Winter Styles in Offenbach (Germany)

The Spikes & Sparrow team will also be at the trade fair in Germany, ready to make the latest Spikes & Sparrow bags available on the German and international markets. The fair opens on Friday the 20th, so go along.

March 8, 2009 - I.S.L.N. in Nieuwegein (the Netherlands)

Spikes & Sparrow has a permanent showroom in the Netherlands, at C.A.S.T. Nieuwegein. Our dealers in the Netherlands can come and see us here all year round (by appointment) The showroom contains the latest models and our entire collection is on display. Some 80 models can be seen and ordered each season. You can also drop in and surprise us on one of our trade days (Sunday 8 March, Monday 9 March and Tuesday 10 March).

March 4, 2009 - Mipel in Milan (Italy)

The Spikes & Sparrow Autumn / Winter 2009 collection will be on show on our distinctive stand at Mipel in Milan. You could be the first to hold the new classics from Spikes & Sparrow. Come and see our team, who will tell you everything about the new bags.

March 1, 2009 - Brixx’s / van Lemmen Lederwaren

Brixx’s / van Lemmen Lederwaren has opened its newest branch in Alkmaar. Its other shops are in Leeuwarden and Groningen. Would you like to know more? Then go to the website at.
www.brixx.nl

March 1, 2009 - The new collection is here!

The latest Spikes & Sparrow collection will soon be in the shops. The emphasis in the collection is on oiled leather. We have developed an inventive process that makes our bags more attractive and more durable than ever before. Come and feel them for yourself in the shops. Enter your postcode under STORES to find your nearest Spikes & Sparrow dealer.

March 1, 2009 - Where is Spikey?

Spikey is in the window at Zij & Ikke (Smidsstraat 7, 6662 DR in Elst). The splendid Spikes & Sparrow head is by the bags in the new collection. Go along and take a look when you’re in the area. The retailers with the best photos of their shop windows will be competing for the Spikes & Sparrow award. You can read more about this in the 12 February 2009 news release.

February 1, 2009 - Support

Patrice Goossens joined Spikes & Sparrow on 1 February. She has wide experience in the fashion industry and at Spikes she is responsible for retail in the Netherlands. She works from Showroom 444 in C.A.S.T. in Nieuwegein (the Netherlands).

January 1, 2009 - Spikes & Sparrow award

The retailers with the best photos of their shop windows will be competing for the Spikes & Sparrow award. Give Spikey a prominent place in your window and take a picture of it. We’ll put the photo on our website with a link, so Spikey will attract customers to your shop in two ways. The Spikes & Sparrow team will award a prize to the best photo.

December 1, 2008 - Where is the head?

He’s being looked after by Ullings in Breda. Ullings Lederwaren is a family business founded in 1949 and is located in the centre of the pleasant town of Breda. Visit the shop there or go to the website at www.ullingslederwaren.nl. The new collection of Spikes & Sparrow bags are by the head.

November 28, 2008 - Our head, Spikey

This year Spikey will be given his head in shop windows everywhere. Call our team if you would also like him in your window for a month: +31 (0)488 420860. Spikey gets a lot of attention, so look after him properly! E-mail us a photo of him in your shop window, and we’ll put it on our website, with a link.

October 17, 2008 - Libelle

Libelle readers can win a unique Spikes & Sparrow bag this month. It has been specially made for the readers of the magazine, is the perfect size for a weekend break and is also excellent for a day at the office This cool travel bag is made from oiled buffalo hide, which is both strong and supple. Its modern vintage look gives it a beautiful and sturdy appearance. Surf to www.libelle.nl and get your unique Spikes & Sparrow bag from the magazine. Good luck! Should you not win anything, look under the STORES heading on the website. Here you can find your nearest Spikes & Sparrow shop.

September 18, 2008 - The new Spikes & Sparrow stand

You can find Spikes & Sparrow at the major European trade fairs. Our new stand will be on show at MIPEL in Milan. If you can't get to Milan, come and see us in Offenbach, where the stand will also be found. We hope to see you there, so come and join us for snacks and drinks. The stand will be just as attractive as our bags!

September 16, 2008 - The Spikes & Sparrow figurehead

Our company's icon is the famous head sculpted for us by Willem Janssen from Boxmeer; a potent advertisement for your shop. We are making this head available to our dealers, to enable you to create a striking window display. This will show the world who you are: a Spikes & Sparrow sales outlet. It is extremely popular at the moment, so use your head and order one from our representative.

September 15, 2008 - Advertising material for your shop

Yet another new feature: advertising materials have been created to ensure better presentation of our brand in every shop. Everybody will be receiving our striking photo frame, which will help to draw the customer's attention to the bags in your shop.

September 5, 2008 - The new collection has arrived!

Our dealers stock accessories for every occasion, whether it be work, going out, travelling or shopping. Our collections have a recognisable image. The materials we use include vintage leathers that have a used look. This gives the accessories a sturdy and sporty appearance. A new collection with new types of leather comes out every season. Our wide range contains exciting bags giving everyone a self-confident appearance. Spikes & Sparrow has accessories for the young and the young at heart.

July 1, 2008 - BoonaBoona

BoonaBoona International BV made its company name the same as its brand name on 1 July. It will be called Spikes & Sparrow from now on. Spikes & Sparrow designs bags for self-assured and confident young men and women. The bags are available in several countries in Europe and elsewhere.