All Climbing articles – Page 11
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News briefsStephan Siegrist signs new contract with X-Bionic
Source: X-Bionic Stephan Siegrist The Swiss brand X-Bionic and Stephan Siegrist, mountain guide and one of the world’s most renowned alpinists, have signed a “multi-year” contract – Siegrist is going to be an official brand ambassador for X-Bionic, which comes as a surprise after, in 2021, the ...
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News briefsEquip Outdoor releases comprehensive sustainability report
Equip Outdoor Technologies, the owner of brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, has officially released its sustainability report 2021 at the Outdoor by ISPO show in Munich. The detailed and very transparent report unrolls the efforts and projects of the past years on 32 pages, like an increase ...
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News briefsScarpa posts double-digit sales increase
Scarpa, the Italian specialist in outdoor footwear, posted sales of €134 million in 2021, which marked a 22 percent increase year-over-year. Export accounted for 82 percent of its revenues. The U.S. was its leading foreign market, with a share of 20 percent, followed by Germany and Benelux, the U.K., France ...
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News briefsMammut appoints new CPO
Source: Mammut Sports Group AG Paul Cosgrove Following the appointment of Heiko Schäfer as the new CEO, Mammut is now filling another key role with Paul Cosgrove as chief product officer. Cosgrove will take up his new position on Oct. 1, 2022. For him, the Swiss outdoor ...
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News briefsC.A.M.P. with new logo, website and social
After unveiling a new logo last fall, C.A.M.P.’s new CI has now been present on products and in the company’s digital media for several weeks. The new graphic is meant to summarize the radical rebranding process and the 134-year history of the manufacturer of technical products for ...
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News briefsBergzeit relaunches its travel and alpine training offerings
German retailer Bergzeit has revamped its range of travel and alpine experiences under the ”Bergzeit Erlebnis” label and will no longer operate as a tour operator, but as an agent only. The travel services were launched in 2018/19 with a soft launch as an add-on to the Bergzeit shop. With ...
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Climbing World Cups in China canceled due to Covid
The lead and speed IFSC World Cup in Xiamen, scheduled to take place Oct. 15-17, and the boulder and speed IFSC World Cup in Wujiang on Oct. 22-24 – meant to be the last events of the lead and boulder season – have been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
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ArticleThe North Face helps drive Q4 revenue rise, but Vans hit by China lockdowns
VF Corp reported a revenue increase of 9 percent to $2.8 billion (€2.65bn) in the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by The North Face (TNF), although sales at Vans were flat during the period. Sales were boosted by a 15 percent increase in the EMEA region and 12 percent in ...
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News briefsMammut appoints new CEO
Source: Mammut Heiko Schäfer The Swiss outdoor company Mammut Sports Group AG has appointed Heiko Schäfer as its new CEO, effective Sept. 1, 2022. For Schäfer, who previously served as chief operating officer of Hugo Boss AG, Mammut represents a return to the world of sporting goods. ...
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News briefsMountain Equipment strengthens its team
After several years of double-digit growth, Mountain Equipment has added three new members to its brand team to consolidate and strengthen its market position. Philippa Hill joined the team last summer as sustainability manager. Her responsibilities include Mountain Equipment’s parent company, Outdoor & Sports Company Limited (OSC), which also represents ...
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News briefsFull Circle Everest Expedition summits and sets a sign of diversity in climbing
Seven members of the all-black climber’s team of the Full Circle Everest Expedition reached the summit peak on May 12, 2022, roughly 60 years after the first U.S. citizen climbed Everest for the first time. The Full Circle Everest Expedition (counting eleven experienced climbers) set out to make history with ...
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News briefsSkylotec to establish charitable trust
In the year of its 75th anniversary, Skylotec, the German manufacturer of industrial and sports climbing as well as protective equipment, will establish a foundation for charitable purposes. The German family-owned company wants to support projects in areas such as youth development, education or environmental protection, and people in need. ...
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News briefsOberalp group publishes sustainability report 2021 and holds Virtual Convention
The Italian Oberalp Group, the owner of the Salewa, Dynafit, Wild Country, Pomoca, Evolv and LaMunt brands, has published its comprehensive sustainability report ”Contribute 2021”. Oberalp has identified ten of the 17 UN goals for sustainable development, from decent work and education to responsible consumption and an increased share of ...
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ArticleClarus' outdoor results impacted by supply chain, logistics
Clarus Corp. posted a 7 percent decline in first-quarter net income to $5.3 million from $5.67 million despite a 50 percent increase in revenues to $113.3 million from $75.3 million. Sales benefitted from contributions from acquisitions Rhino-Rack ($24.5m) and Maxtrax ($24.5m). Outdoor segment sales were essentially flat at $51.5 ...
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News briefsZara launches outdoor collection for women
Zara, the main retail brand of Spanish fashion group Inditex, has introduced a new collection for women, designed especially for outdoor activities like climbing and cycling. The collection, which comprises 25 pieces of apparel and footwear, has been introduced globally in many markets, including Spain, the U.K., the U.S., France ...
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News briefsSkylotec acquires parts of Dutch TAGS Group
On April 1, Skylotec, the German manufacturer of industrial and sports climbing as well as protective equipment, acquired individual product groups from the Dutch TAGS Group. The acquisition expands the product range in the Law Enforcement and Armed Forces (LEAF) segment. It makes the German family-owned company the world’s only ...
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Article50 years after the sale of the brand, the Millet family has taken back the lead
Source: Millet Jean-Pierre Millet Millet Mountain Group, formerly part of the Swiss Calida Group and owner of the brands Lafuma and Millet, has completed its acquisition by the new main shareholder Jean-Pierre Millet (grandson of the brand Millet’s founders) and Inspiring Sport Capital, a private equity fund ...
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News briefsFoehn expands into mountain biking and running
Canadian outdoor brand Foehn, best known for its climbing apparel, has announced the launch of its SS22 collection, marking its debut in the running and mountain biking apparel categories. The collection comprises versatile pieces for men and women, including multi-use bottoms, tops, and outerwear. The company said that the items ...
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News briefsWomen’s Gear Award revises product submission criteria for 2022, excludes PFAS chemicals
As the Netherlands and Germany, with support from Norway, Denmark and Sweden are preparing a restriction proposal to cover a wide range of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) uses starting this summer, the Women’s Gear Award #sheisoutdoors will only accept submissions for its next round of awards (with entries closing ...
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News briefsCalida finalizes sale of Millet
The Swiss Calida Group has finalized the sale of Millet Mountain Group on April 20, 2022. Jean-Pierre Millet, investor and grandson of Millet’s founder, and Inspiring Sport Capital, a private equity firm specializing in sports investments, have acquired the Millet Mountain Group with the Millet and Lafuma Outdoor brands, returning ...
