All Camping articles – Page 21
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News briefsPelican appoints new CEO
Source: Pelican Products James “JC” Curleigh, new CEO Pelican Products, a U.S.-based manufacturer of rugged, mission-critical protective cases, coolers, outdoor accessories and temperature-controlled packaging, announced the appointment of James “JC” Curleigh as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Phil Gyori, who has led the company ...
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ArticleThe final program of EOS 2023 in Berlin
The European Outdoor Summit (EOS) is held annually for around 300 delegates to learn more about and discuss the issues that we, as an industry, collectively face. The topics are always related to industry needs and focus on current and future economic, technical and social trends, to develop a theme ...
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News briefsHelinox signs SME Climate Commitment
Helinox, the South Korean maker of lightweight, packable outdoor furniture, has continued its efforts in sustainable business practices by taking an important pledge as part of the United Nations’ global Race to Zero campaign. The brand has joined the SME (small to medium sized enterprise) Climate Commitment and will integrate ...
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News briefsCotopaxi strengthens sales team for next phase of strategic growth under new CEO
Utah-based adventure lifestyle B Corp Cotopaxi has hired two sales veterans to lead its wholesale sales team, signaling an investment in the brand’s growth under the new CEO Damien Huang. Jody Carlson, Vice President of Global Wholesale, and Kari Larsen, Director of North American Wholesale, joined the team in August ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor announces public filing to spin off its outdoor product brands
Vista Outdoor Inc., the parent company of 41 sports and outdoor brands, filed a public registration statement on Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Sept. 5, 2023, in connection with its previously announced plan to separate its Outdoor Products and Sporting Products segments into two independent, ...
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News briefsThule opens pop-up in Taipei with Hong Kong artist Shawn Yue
In late August, Thule announced the opening of its pop-up store in Taipei’s vibrant Xinyi District. It is located in A13, Far East Departure Store, a prime department store in Taiwan, similar to Galerie Layette in Paris. The temporary store opened on Aug. 25 and will operate until Sept. 17, ...
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News briefsAmerican gear and accessories brand latest to join EOG
US-based outdoor gear and accessories brand Nemo has joined the European Outdoor Group (EOG). According to the brand, the partnership aligns with Nemo’s goal of reducing negative environmental impacts and leveraging education and partnerships to further its mission of making adventure possible anywhere, for anyone, forever. “As Nemo continues to ...
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News briefsFormer CEO of Oase Outdoors returns to role
Henrik Arens, Chairman of the Board and founder of camping equipment manufacturer Oase Outdoors, has returned to his role of CEO of the company. Arens co-founded the company, and subsequently worked for many years as its CEO, handing over the role to Henrik Bernth in August 2022. Arens is taking ...
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ArticleSolo Brands lifts Ebitda margin as Q2 wholesale revenues soar
Solo Brands lifted its annual Ebitda margin target after a strong rise in second-quarter earnings and wholesale revenues. The owner of four lifestyle brands said wholesale revenues increased 57 percent to $31.3 million in the three months to June 30, compared to $19.9 million a year ago. Direct-to-consumer sales fell ...
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News briefsJohnson Outdoors’ Q3 operating income falls by 27 percent
Johnson Outdoors’ total revenues declined by 8 percent to $187.0 million from $203.8 million for the U.S. parent company of a portfolio of fishing, diving, camping and watercraft brands, including Jetboil, Old Town, Eureka! and Ocean Kayak as operating income slid 27 percent to $17.4 million from $23.8 million. Ebit ...
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News briefsSea to Summit partners with Downlite
Australian adventure gear brand Sea to Summit has named Downlite as its premium down supplier for the company’s down sleeping bag line. Sea to Summit is managed and co-owned by outdoor enthusiasts and explorers Roland Tyson and Penny Sanderson. The brand was founded by Tyson in 1991. After Sanderson joined ...
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ArticleColumbia cuts outlook as net falls 17% in Q2
Bloated inventories and challenging market conditions in the U.S. are forcing Columbia Sportswear to take a “more conservative” stance on its H2 and full-year results despite explosive year-over-year Q2 sales growth in China and in its lower-margin international distributor businesses. Saddled with a 21 percent year-over-year increase in Q2 ...
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News briefsNewell Brands drops annual guidance, outdoor & recreation Q2 results fall
Newell Brands, the Coleman and CampingGaz parent, reported a 22 percent decline in Outdoor & Recreation segment sales to $333 million from $427 million for the period ended June 30. A 20.9 percent drop in core sales and currency impact is included in the revenue total. Segment operating income slid ...
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News briefsBig Agnes completes purchase of its Steamboat Springs headquarters
Big Agnes, the Colorado-based outdoor gear brand founded in 2001, recently announced that it has secured a long-term home for the company’s headquarters in downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Located downtown at 840 Yampa Street, the building has housed both Big Agnes and the Steamboat Springs Fire Department for the past ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor’s Q1 net dips by 54 percent; Outdoor Products spin-off slated for Q4
Vista Outdoor, which is proceeding with plans to spin off its Outdoor Products segment in Q4 of this calendar year, reported a 54 percent decline in Q1 net income to $58.1 million from $126.0 million for the period ended June 25. Ebit was down by 55 percent to $75.4 million ...
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ArticleRestructuring process for Swedemount Sportswear & Fashion AB approved
As the border between Norway and Sweden was closed during the pandemic and therefore, important stores along the Norwegian border were shuttered and severely affected, the Swedish company Swedemount Sportswear & Fashion AB suffered significant losses in sales. The Covid support the company received during this period exceeded the amount ...
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News briefsBerghaus’ parent looking to establish a "youth board of directors"
Pentland Brands is joining mission-led start-up The People to form a new youth advisory board at the heart of its employee experience. The group, whose brands include Berghaus as well as Speedo and Ellesse, is seeking six young people under 30 in its key markets – the UK, USA, India, ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor appoints Eric Nyman as CEO of Outdoor, updates on corporate separation plans
Source: Business Wire Eric Nyman The board of directors of Vista Outdoor Inc, the parent company of 41 brands, has appointed Eric Nyman as CEO of the Outdoor Products segment and a member of the Board of Directors, effective Aug. 21. Nyman, who has more than 30 ...
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ArticleThule’s gross margin climbs despite sales and profit decline
Despite experiencing lower profitability and sales in Q2, Thule Group generated a record quarterly gross margin and a 47 percent increase in cash flow from operations as the Swedish company continued to prepare for new product introductions over the next 18 months.
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ArticleOutdoor sales down slightly in the U.S.
Overall sales in the outdoor industry were down by 1 percent in dollars and 4 percent in units over the year from May 2022 to April 2023. Industry volume amounted to $28 billion, or 24.4 percent more than the annual figure for calendar 2019. So reported analytic firm Circana’s executive ...
