All Camping articles – Page 31
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ArticleVista Outdoor on target as Q3 earnings beat expectations
U.S.-based Vista Outdoor has reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue, driven by growth in its shooting and outdoor segments as the recreation boom sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic shows no sign of slowing. Revenue for the three months to September 26 rose 35 percent to $778.5 million against forecasts of $723.3 million. ...
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News briefsKatadyn North America appoints new president
Chris Voxland, VP of operations for the outdoor company since 2001, has been promoted to president of Katadyn North America, headquartered in Rocklin, California, to lead the company’s growth in new channels, demographics and markets. Voxland is expected to drive the brand’s goal of building product lines and managing sustainable ...
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ArticleQ3 sales at Newell Brands' outdoor unit up 2.1%
Third-quarter net sales at Newell Brands’ Outdoor & Recreation division, including the Campingaz, Marmot and Coleman brands, amongst others, rose 2.1 percent to $391 million, driven by strength in outdoor equipment and on-the-go beverage categories as Covid lockdown curbs eased. Reported operating income at the division fell to $27 ...
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News briefsHigg reports 70 percent growth in platform use and better assessment scores for users
In its 2021 impact report, technology platform Higg takes a look at its progress towards expanding into new industries and helping companies develop a holistic view of their environmental and social impact to decide smarter. Within the last two years, Higg started with tools to measure manufacturing ...
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ArticleFenix says Germany recovery underway but warns of supply-chain issues
Fenix Outdoor has reported a rise in third-quarter sales and earnings but warned that global supply chain issues and Covid outbreaks in some of its manufacturing locations were still posing problems. The company also said it aimed to manufacture up to 20 percent of its own products by acquiring or ...
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News briefsMichael Jakob hired as Deuter head of international sales
Source: Deuter Michael Jakob After leaving PrimaLoft in June 2020 after more than six years as VP of business development Europe, Michael Jakob – as the company has just officially announced – has taken over the position of head of international sales at Deuter in Gersthofen, Germany, ...
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News briefsNew Hervis Sports shop in Bischofshofen, Austria
Hervis Sports has opened a new door in Bischofshofen, Austria. The 800-square-meter shop is located in a shopping center and equipped with click-and-collect options as well as service features like a 3-D foot analysis and insole configuration point. The new store is built with the latest Hervis POP system and ...
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News briefsSolo Brands announces IPO pricing
Solo Brands, Inc., the owner of the Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak and Isle Paddleboard brands, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 12,903,225 shares of its Class A common stock at a price to the public of $17.00 per share. In addition, the company has granted ...
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ArticleGfK reports mixed consumer sentiments in October survey for Germany
In its latest study conducted among 2,000 Germans, GfK reports a mixed picture of consumer sentiment in October. The propensity to buy increased again, while economic and income expectations declined. As the propensity to save is also falling noticeably, GfK forecasts a consumer climate of 0.9 points ...
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ArticleVF releases sustainability and responsibility report “Made for Change”
Focusing on the three areas ”people, planet and product”, VF Corp., with its group of brands, has just released its fourth sustainability and responsibility report, titled ”Made for Change.“ Highlights of the report include: People: In FY2020, roughly 290,000 people were supported via VF’s worker and community development program. ...
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News briefsAcquisition of Igloo completed
On Sept. 17, Swedish company Dometic announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Igloo, the Texas-based manufacturer of passive coolers and drinkware for the outdoor market, from private equity group ACON Investments. The closing of the transaction was subject to certain regulatory approvals, which have now been ...
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News briefs„She is Outdoors“ gear awards application for winter product closing soon
Innovative outdoor products are being sought for the second edition of the #sheisoutdoors gear awards – the first winter version of the awards given to designated women’s gear. The jury will judge the products in seven categories: outdoor professionals and expedition, camping, hardware, footwear, apparel, snow sports and girls, with ...
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ArticleDometic Q3 sales growth gets a boost from M&A as supply chain problems persist
Dometic saw sales in the third quarter rise by 24 percent to SEK 5,545 million (€555.2m-$646.5m) despite continuing to suffer from “significant” supply chain disruptions. Growth in the top line of the Stockholm-based specialist in products for mobile living was largely due to acquisitions, with M&A seen increasing revenues by ...
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ArticleThule sees gains in RV products and carrier systems
The outdoor trend, which kicked in after the Covid-19-related lockdowns, has once again brought good sales growth for the Swedish Thule Group. The trend toward outdoor and leisure activities closer to home continued to positively impact all of the group’s product categories in the third quarter. According to Thule’s preliminary ...
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News briefsLiz Wilson promoted SVP global product creation at OR
Liz Wilson Seattle-based brand Outdoor Research (OR) has promoted Liz Wilson to senior vice president of global product creation. Wilson, who has worked for OR for four years, is tasked with leading the product creation team and product development process from concept to consumer, from product and ...
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News briefsEquip brands again receive South Pole climate neutral label
Climate solutions provider South Pole has awarded Equip Outdoor Technologies brands Rab and Lowe Alpine with its climate-neutral label for the second year running in 2021. South Pole’s team has been consulting with the U.K. company on its climate journey since 2020, when Equip started offsetting its ...
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News briefsPelican Products changes hands
Pelican Products, a U.S. manufacturer of protective cases, has been sold by New York-based Behrman Capital to another private equity firm, Los Angeles-based Platinum Equity, on undisclosed terms. The transaction is expected to close by the end of Q4, 2021. In addition to outdoor equipment cases, Pelican also makes gun ...
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News briefsTeva and Cotopaxi partner for capsule
Source: Teva/Cotopaxi U.S. outdoor brands Cotopaxi and Teva have launched a new cooperative project featuring two footwear styles and a jacket that incorporates design language from two best-selling products, the ReEmber slip-on shoe by Teva and Cotopaxi’s Teca Cálido jacket. Merging both the looks and the sustainability ...
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News briefsClarus sees Q3 sales up 66-67%
Clarus Corp., the Utah-based parent company of Black Diamond and Pieps, said it expects sales in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 to grow by 66 to 67 percent on the year-earlier to reach $107-$108 million, as it pointed to momentum across all brands. Black Diamond sales are expected to ...
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News briefsPrimaLoft starts first consumer-facing campaign to make the unseen visible
Ingredient brand PrimaLoft has launched its first-ever consumer-facing image campaign under the headline “Seek the Unseen.” The new advertising spot wants to inspire users to recognize the surprising emotional moments in life that often pass unnoticed – just like the components of a garment that impact personal well-being and are ...
