SCARPA
Client Feature
Behind the Brand
SCARPA is a family-owned footwear company that originated in northern Italy in 1938. It was founded with the goal of bringing together the best shoemakers in the Asolo region to produce the finest mountain and performance footwear. Under the leadership of the Parisotto brothers, the brand grew quickly and became known for producing high-quality, comfortable, and durable boots and shoes; built by hand, designed for the most demanding environments, and trusted by generations of adventurers.
Today, SCARPA remains family-led and deeply committed to its roots. Their passion for craftsmanship and innovation continues to drive their global success, with products made for mountaineering, trekking, hiking, alpine running, climbing, and skiing.
Better Together
In 2005, SCARPA opened its North American headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, staffed and directed by veterans of the outdoor industry to oversee sales, marketing, and distribution across the U.S., Canada, and South America.
Two years later, in 2007, SCARPA partnered with NRI in Canada to establish a logistics foundation that would support the brand’s growth north of the border. What began as a 3PL relationship quickly evolved into a strategic collaboration grounded in shared values and mutual trust. Together, SCARPA and NRI developed a purpose-built Canadian solution that gave the brand a true home in Canada, ensuring inventory availability, faster fulfillment, lower shipping costs, and better service to Canadian retailers and consumers.
“Working with SCARPA feels less like a client partnership and more like family. Kim and his team approach every challenge with curiosity, optimism, and integrity: values that mirror our own. Together we’ve built something truly purposeful: a Canadian distribution model that doesn’t just move product but strengthens the brand. Every conversation is collaborative, every problem is solved together, and every success is shared. That’s the kind of partnership that makes this work so rewarding.”
How We Work Together
The relationship between SCARPA and NRI is rooted in shared values and mutual respect. Both teams believe in transparency, problem solving, and continuous improvement – not just when things go well, but especially when challenges arise. From building tailored workflows to managing seasonal surges and value-added services like returns and repairs, NRI acts as an extension of the SCARPA team.
At one point, the collaboration even included in-house ski-boot repairs, ensuring Canadian customers experienced the same exceptional post-purchase service that SCARPA is known for worldwide. With NRI’s logistics expertise and shared commitment to excellence, SCARPA has strengthened its Canadian business; improving speed-to-market, reducing costs, and enhancing its retail relationships through better product availability and service.
“At the highest level, NRI has become strategic partners and true advisors for me and our business. The insight and experience that NRI shares with us is on the top of my list of key data points to consider before we make any moves in NA distribution and warehousing… In my professional and personal opinion, there is no better 3PL partner in my world than NRI.”
For both SCARPA and NRI, the partnership continues to exemplify what’s possible when shared values, mutual respect, and a solutions-driven mindset come together.
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