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News briefsJack Wolfskin’s #gobackpack campaign continues
On July 1, the #gobackpack campaign of German outdoor supplier Jack Wolfskin, launched internationally in 2017, enters its fourth round. Five protagonists will take off one after the other on their journey with the #gobackpack van known from last year’s campaign or their own vehicle, experiencing new adventures and mastering ...
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News briefsComfort for camping newcomers: Outdoorsy invests in Collective Retreats
With the camping travel market booming and the “glamping” theme being promoted by the tourism industry for some time now, Texas-based RV rental company Outdoorsy is entering the luxury camping business. The company, whose offerings are also bookable online for Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians, Britons, Germans, French, Italians and Spaniards, ...
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News briefsHerschel launches cooler program
Canadian accessories brand Herschel Supply Co., based in Vancouver, has introduced its first insulated program, a line of soft coolers, lightweight backpacks, zip totes and lunch kits made with recycled fabric and a leakproof liner. The colorful coolers hold up to 30 cans and shopping totes come in two sizes ...
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News briefsDometic sets ambitious sustainability goals
Dometic, based in Stockholm, the specialist in products for mobile living that has just bought three other companies in the solar and vehicle accessories sector within one month, aims to increase its energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy sources to reduce its carbon footprint further. The company’s just-released climate ...
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Cascade with new sales and IT hires
Cascade Designs, the Seattle-based parent company of MSR, Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, SealLine, PackTowl and Varilite, has made three new hires in its sales and IT departments. Tim Lau will join the team as international sales manager for Canada and APAC, Jenni Schmidt will serve as senior sales & operations manager and ...
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News briefsDometic continues its buying spree
The newest member of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), Dometic, continues to acquire companies: Only one week after announcing the takeover of Front Runner from South Africa, the Swedes have now completed the purchase of Zamp Solar, a North American manufacturer of innovative and high-quality mobile solar power solutions for ...
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ArticleVista unveils four-year plan with ambitious strategic goals
With a successful fourth quarter under its belt, Vista Outdoor, headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, has released its “Roadmap to 2025.” The plan calls for annual sales growth of more than 10 percent, including acquisitions, and an EBITDA margin that is expected to increase from the current 15.5 percent to 20 ...
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News briefsBurton launches Mine 77 camping collection with Helinox
In the Spring 2021 edition of its Mine 77 sub-collection (first introduced in 2018 as the signature collection of the late company founder, Jake Burton), U.S. brand Burton presents its first camping products. Featuring a colorful butterfly all-over print, all products were made in collaboration with outdoor furniture specialist Helinox: ...
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News briefsDometic acquires Front Runner
Dometic’s buying spree continues unabated: After Valterra in April and Enerdrive in May, the Swedish brand headquartered in Stockholm has now reached an agreement to acquire Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters, a provider of roof racks, cargo carriers, storage solutions and off-road accessories from South Africa that is particularly popular with ...
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Germany’s coffee roaster Tchibo sells Mink campers online
Source: Mink Campers Mink 2.0 offroad caravan Two compact camping caravans have been on sale at Germany’s coffee roaster Tchibo since May 18. In addition to the KIP Shelter (€12,950) from the Netherlands, Tchibo is also offering the Mink 2.0 (€18,280) from Iceland. Mink Campers was founded ...
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News briefsDometic acquires Enerdrive
SOG member Dometic Group AB just announced the acquisition of Enerdrive, an Australian-based provider of mobile power products for the outdoor market, including solar power solutions, batteries and battery chargers. The acquisition of Enerdrive broadens Dometic’s offering and distribution network in the Pacific region and also increases the Swedish company’s ...
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News briefsYeti’s DTC exceeds 50% in Q1
Yeti, the U.S. brand of coolers, drinkware and other outdoor gear, reported a 260 percent increase in net income to $30.52 million from $8.48 million on sales up 42 percent to $247.55 million from $174.41 million in the first quarter. Wholesale and DTC improved on growth in the coolers and ...
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ArticleLockdown life drives demand growth for Johnson Outdoors in Q2
Pent-up demand from people stuck indoors during the Covid pandemic has helped Johnson Outdoors report a surge in second-quarter sales and profits. Total company net sales in the second quarter to April 2 rose 26 percent year on year to $206.2 million. Operating profit for the period rose to $36 ...
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News briefsGCI Outdoor sold to MacNeill Pride Group
Tennessee-based MacNeill Pride Group, a portfolio company of middle-market private equity firm Centre Partners from New York and a manufacturer of outdoor products and sporting goods under the ORCA, PrideSports, Champ, Pride Golf Tee and Professional Tee System brands, has acquired Connecticut-based GCI Outdoor (GCI). Terms of the transaction were ...
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Hydro Flask expands into Latin American market
After launching in Uruguay in late 2019 and expanding into Mexico in early 2020, Hydro Flask is now also present in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. The expansion in Latin America occurs via strategic relationships with Gubrand (Uruguay), Alta Vertical (Mexico), JMC Group (Argentina), NICX (Bolivia) and Optima SA (Paraguay). Key ...
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News briefsRab launches down collect and recycling program
As part of its long-term sustainability strategy, British outdoor brand Rab has recently started its own down collect and recycle scheme. The service is offered at Rab’s U.K. headquarters in Alfreton, Derbyshire, and launched in partnership with the Italian recycling down experts at Minardi Piume. Consumers are offered to bring ...
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New global sales manager for Primus
Sofie Thorp Sofie Thorp is the new global sales manager for Swedish outdoor equipment supplier Primus, part of Fenix Outdoor AB. She succeeds Elena Sandnes, who is taking on new challenges after 6.5 years at Primus. The Solna-based brand has been producing products for outdoor cooking since ...
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News briefsNewell's sales surge 21%
Newell Brands’ revenues for the first quarter rose by 21.3 percent to $2.3 billion, with core sales increasing by 20.9 percent. Overall, every business unit and major region increased core sales compared with the year-ago quarter. The management said that 2021 is off to a great start, with double-digit growth, ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy reports strong Hydro Flask sales
Helen of Troy’s Houseware segment, which includes outdoor drinkware brand Hydro Flask, said revenues for its fourth fiscal quarter ended Feb. 28 increased by 12.1 percent to $162.5 million. This was driven by an organic business increase of 11.8 percent from the same quarter a year ago. There was a ...
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News briefsHeimplanet collaborates with U.S. electric car manufacturer
California-based Alpha Motor Corporation has just announced a collaboration with German tent brand Heimplanet to jointly develop mobility solutions based on a shared vision of a new culture of mobility - „mobility that resonates with people across generations through fun, modern, and sustainable solutions.” The collaboration is expected to further ...
