Nespresso Announces Expansion Of Its Distribution Model In The U.S. And Canada And Adds Breville To Its Portfolio Of Machine Partners

June 10, 2016

NEW YORK, June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nespresso, the worldwide pioneer and reference in premium, single-serve coffee, is pleased to announce an expansion of its retail distribution model in the U.S. and Canada, and a partnership with appliance manufacturer, Breville. By January 2017, all Nespresso machines sold to retail partners will be distributed by Breville, De'Longhi or KitchenAid, offering Nespresso Club Members, prospective consumers and retail partners a large assortment of machines and color options. Nespresso will continue to offer Nespresso-branded machine options in their Boutiques, through theNespresso Club and online.

This expanded Nespresso distribution model in the U.S. and Canada appoints strategic machine partners, Breville, De'Longhi and KitchenAid, to handle distribution of the full Nespresso machine range to retailers as well as to co-brand all Nespressomachines. This is a new partnership with Breville, a leading brand of premium kitchen appliances, as well as an expansion of its longstanding partnership with De'Longhi, a global leader in espresso coffee machines. Nespresso will continue to drive the overall retail strategy, in association with Breville, De'Longhi and KitchenAid.

Nespresso values strategic machine partners like Breville, De'Longhi and KitchenAid, which share Nespresso's unwavering commitment to high-quality and dedication to design and innovation, ultimately offering consumers unique ways to experienceNespresso.  These relationships are in line with Nespresso's global approach of working with multiple strategic machine partners in key markets.