Climbing – Page 8
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News briefsSalewa store in Bolzano reopens with new retail format
The Salewa flagship store in Bolzano has reopened after a two-month renovation with a new look and concept. Redesigned by Retail Design gpstudio, the store has also been reimagined as a new retail format. For the first time, a Salewa store is presenting the “circular experience,” an innovative format that ...
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ArticleMatthias Gebhard: “We repeatedly achieve constantly better results through micro-optimization”
For the Bergfreunde co-CEO, there’s no magic formula, but there are certainly some key strategies. Matthias Gebhard shares his best with us.
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News briefsBerghaus has a new partner in Poland
Berghaus has confirmed that Człekówka-based Sportimpex PPHU will be the British outdoor brand’s new distributor in Poland, effective immediately. Following recent strong growth in Europe, the announcement represents another step in Berghaus’ strategy to expand its core business in key international markets. Poland is reportedly the second largest outdoor market ...
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ArticleFenix Outdoor publishes CSR report 2022
Fenix Outdoor International AG, owner of the brands Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Tierra, Hanwag, the five retail chains managed under the roof of the Frilufts Retail Europe AB and – until December last year – Primus (which was sold to Silva), has published its CSR Report 2022. CEO ...
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News briefsBlack Diamond premiers Aluula composite material for climbing helmet
Canadian materials technology provider Aluula has collaborated with Black Diamond for the development of a penetration shield for the new version of the Vapor climbing helmet. The shield itself is 40 percent lighter than the previous element, resulting in an overall weight reduction for the Vapor helmet of roughly 30g ...
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News briefsArc’teryx Alpine Academy returns to Chamonix this summer
For the 12th year, Arc’teryx organizes its Alpine Academy in the French town of Chamonix, a mountain culture festival with on-mountain clinics, concerts and free activities for everyone situated in the historic town center and happening in the surrounding mountains and valleys. This year’s academy will take place from June ...
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News briefsSalewa launches brand concept with second-hand, repair and rental offers
Italian brand Salewa (part of the Oberalp Group) has reopened its Bozen brand store, located next to the company headquarters, after a renovation phase since January 2023. The newly designed store (realized under the creative leadership of London-based retail design agency GPstudio) premiers the shop concept developed by the brand’s ...
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News briefsOberalp group selects Gen-Z “shadow board” to advise the management
As announced before, the Oberalp Group has selected eight of its employees under 28 to form the company’s new shadow management board named “Board4Next”. The individuals were selected from over 40 applicants for the new positions, all of whom submitted a short application video. For a time span of two ...
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News briefsLa Sportiva posts 30% sales increase
La Sportiva’s sales increased to €216 million in 2022, up 30 percent from 2021, compared to €125 million in 2020. International sales accounted for 80 percent of the company’s revenues. Sales in both Europe and the U.S. grew double-digit, driven by the rising interest in outdoor activities. Founded in 1928 ...
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ArticleGerman e-tailer Bergfreunde continues on record path in 2022
German e-commerce retailer for mountain sports, climbing and outdoor, Bergfreunde GmbH, has achieved record sales of €242 million in its 2022 fiscal year. Compared to the previous year, this is an increase of 19 percent. With this result, the online specialty retailer was able to stand its ground in a ...
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News briefsEdelrid expands eco-conscious climbing hardware collection
German climbing specialist Edelrid is going to market with new products in its “Climb Green” collection. Besides two new PFC-free climbing ropes, the company is introducing a new climbing helmet made entirely of recycled plastics: the shell is manufactured from recycled polyamide originating from the Edelrid rope production; the helmet ...
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News briefsNewell Brands’ outdoor & recreation segment widens Q4 loss
The business unit, which includes CampingGaz, Coleman, Marmot and Ex-Officio, recorded a $14 million operating loss against a loss of $1 million for the period ended Dec. 31. Total segment sales fell by 21 percent to $211 million from $304 million because of unfavorable currency conversion impact and the exit ...
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ArticleFenix Q4 profits squeezed as sales inch up 4%
Martin Nordin, chairman, describes Q4 as “another quarter of insecurity” for Fenix Outdoor.
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News briefsExped hires new product manager
Source: Exped Mathieu Corbineau Swiss brand Exped has hired Mathieu Corbineau as its new product manager for its backpacks, stuff bags and gear bags, replacing the current product management team of Muriel Weber and Marc Raillard. The two will concentrate on other roles within the company. Weber ...
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News briefsTeresa Schuster fills new role at Bergzeit
Bergzeit has hired business IT specialist Teresa Schuster for a new position: Head of operational excellence. Schuster is responsible for the set-up of a sustainable operations unit that will form the basis for further growth and improve the customer experience. In addition to the optimization of existing processes, the focus ...
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News briefsTernua Group growth figures posted
Ternua Group, the Spanish firm based in Arrasate and specializing in mountaineering and outdoor clothing, has posted revenues of €31.5 million for 2022, a year-on-year increase of 10 percent. Ternua Group is the owner of the Ternua, Lorpen, Astore, Loreak Mendian and Ternua Workwear brands. International sales were a major ...
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News briefsBlack Diamond names new brand president
Clarus Corp. has appointed industry veteran Neil Fiske as brand president of Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., where he will be responsible for accelerating growth and lifting the profitability of BD by capitalizing on attractive expansion opportunities across various categories, channels and regions. A CEO for nearly two decades, Fiske ...
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News briefsRed Chili brand without Hofstädter and Glowacz
With the start of the new year, Edelrid has taken over all responsibilities for the climbing equipment brand Red Chili from Stefan Glowacz and Uwe Hofstädter. The company was founded by the two German climbers in 1996 and is part of the Edelrid group since 2017 (as reported in OIC). ...
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News briefsNorrøna acquires travel specialist and expands into international tourism
After acquiring the local tourism operator Hvitserk of Norway in 2020, Norrøna has now also acquired the global adventure tourism company Hvitserk & Eventyrreiser AS, which was founded in the 1970s. Hvitserk & Eventyrreiser offers trips to 50 countries all over the globe. Following the transaction, the company, now operating ...
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News briefsNew Millet store in Turin
After opening in Bolzano in November, Millet has now added another new flagship store in Turin at Via Gramsci 15. These two stores are the brand’s eighth and ninth in Europe and part of a broader retail plan for Italy that will see more openings, also in franchising, especially in ...
