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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 ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy’s Hydro Flask sees Q2 sales progress, raises FY outlook
The Houseware segment of Helen of Troy, which includes outdoor drinkware brand Hydro Flask, saw revenues in the second fiscal quarter ended Aug. 31 grow by 6.7 percent to $215.2 million. The improvement was due mainly to an increase in brick and mortar sales for both Hydro Flask and OXO ...
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ArticleDeuter with new sustainability strategy and “Promise Tour” across Germany
Following the motto “We take responsibility for a change for the better,” Deuter has unveiled a new sustainability strategy to clearly take responsibility for its own actions and their impact on people and nature. With the new “Deuter Promise,” the German backpack and sleeping bag specialist is ...
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Dometic introduces new recycled material for camping products
To offer its environmentally-conscious customers lower-impact choices, Dometic has introduced the new material Redux, a lightweight polyester, made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles with Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification. As a start, the new material will be used for the production of a new RV awning and some camping ...
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ArticleInternational group of outdoor dealers starts climate protection initiative ORCC
A newly founded open network of outdoor retailers has started and signed a new commitment and initiative called Outdoor Retailer Climate Commitment (ORCC) to underline their will to reach the Paris Agreement global warming limit of 1,5 degrees Celsius. With the initiative, the founding group of European outdoor retailers – ...
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ArticleEOCA partners with Business for Nature global coalition
By joining Business for Nature, a global coalition bringing together forward-thinking companies and conservation organizations, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) wants to encourage businesses to act now to reverse nature loss and advocate for greater policy ambition. The coalition is aiming to amplify business voices calling for governments during ...
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News briefsDeuter introduces head of sales
German backpack and sleeping bag manufacturer Deuter has only now officially announced that Gerrit Pfurr was promoted to general sales manager for all sales areas in July 2020. Pfurr’s core task is the sustainable realignment of the Deuter sales organization. The goal is to continue to grow internationally while preserving ...
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News briefsDometic acquires U.S. cooler manufacturer Igloo
Swedish company Dometic has reached an agreement to acquire Igloo, the U.S.-based manufacturer of passive coolers and drinking vessels. The acquisition is an important step in Dometic’s strategy to grow further in the outdoor industry and creates a strong base for further global growth, the company said. It will also ...
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Solo Stoves re-named Solo Brands after acquisitions
U.S.-based camping stove manufacturer Solo Stove is now Solo Brands after announcing on Sept. 3 the acquisition of apparel company Chubbies Shorts, folding kayak manufacturer Oru Kayak (ISPO Brand New overall winner 2014) and ISLE, a maker of paddleboards for yoga, fishing, touring, surfing and more. The company plans to ...
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News briefsEquipment sales in the U.S. up 23% in first semester
The NPD Group reports that areas of the U.S. outdoor and sports industry experienced unprecedented highs over the past year and a half, as consumers sought refuge outdoors during the pandemic. This behavior is not a flash in the pan; in fact, equipment sales at sports specialty retail grew by ...
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News briefsResearchAndMarkets publishes new report on European camping tent market
In its new report, “Camping Tent Market in Europe 2021-2025,” ResearchAndMarkets.com offers insight into the 2020 camping tent market, as well as an outlook for the coming years and a forecast until 2025. According to the 120-page report, the camping tent market in Europe will grow by $157.14 million from ...
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News briefsBig Agnes receives RDS brand certification
After purchasing certified down for all of its sleeping bags and apparel for years and an intensive audit including a physical visit of the brand’s facilities and products in its Salt Lake City distribution center, U.S. outdoor equipment brand Big Agnes announced that it has officially received its Responsible Down ...
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News briefsGreen Button for Deuter’s sustainable products
German backpack and sleeping bag manufacturer Deuter has been certified under the German government’s “Grüner Knopf” (Green Button) standard for its sustainability. The Green Button is the first government-monitored label for responsible corporate management and ecologically and fairly produced textiles. It was launched in 2019 by the German Ministry for ...
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News briefsUniversity study sees Gen Z consumers open to clothing rental
According to a new study among consumers aged between 19 and 24 conducted by the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at the Washington State University (WSU), Gen Z adults are interested in using apparel rental services to reduce overconsumption. Ting Shi, co-author and chair of apparel, merchandising, ...
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ArticleIncreased demand helps Johnson Outdoors reel in higher sales, profits
Johnson Outdoors reported a rise in third-quarter sales and profits driven by a continued recovery in fishing, camping and water recreation. At the same time, diving also showed signs of a turnaround as Covid-19 travel restrictions were further eased. Total company net sales for the three months to July 2 ...
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ArticleYeti raises FY outlook as Q2 sales grow 45%
Yeti, the U.S. producer of coolers, drinkware and other outdoor gear, saw second-quarter sales rise by 45 percent to $357.7 million. DTC sales increased by 48 percent to $196.9 million and represented 55 percent of the sales pie, up from 54 percent the year earlier. Wholesale sales increased by 41 ...
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ArticleGfK Market Monitor Switzerland: Outdoor and camping with substantial growth in Q2
The GfK Market Monitor on the Swiss retail trade in cooperation with more than 40 major Swiss retailers, which account for around 40-50 percent of total retail sales in Switzerland, closes the first half of 2021 with a plus of 5.9 percent. The result is mainly due to double-digit growth ...
