All Garmont articles
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ArticleGarmont and Naglev announce strategic collaboration
The two Italian brands join forces to develop innovative outdoor footwear, combining technical know-how with sustainability for the next generation of hikers.
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News briefsGarmont strengthens Italian market presence with new sales partners
The Veneto-based outdoor footwear company is expanding its distribution network in key regions of its home country.
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Data & AnalysisRugged footwear market steps down in 2023
The global rugged footwear market declined by 2.2% in 2023 to $6.2 billion, with Salomon and other top brands driving gains in Europe and China, while US sales fell sharply, forcing brands to rely on new products and marketing to compete in a flat market.
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News briefsNew CEO for Garmont
Garmont International, the Italian manufacturer of technical footwear, has appointed Andrea Nalesso as its new CEO. Nalesso takes over from Pierangelo Bressan, who remains Chairman of the Board and shareholder in Garmont. Source: Garmont International Andrea Nalesso Nalesso’s professional career has two focal points that lend themselves ...
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News briefsGarmont posts double-digit sales growth in H1
Italian outdoor footwear manufacturer Garmont saw its sales increase by 16 percent in the first half of the year as compared to the same period of 2022, with Ebitda up 38 percent. The company attributed the growth in the first half to the outdoor segment and its new products for ...
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ArticleSeveral outdoor brands join Icebug’s climate program
In late 2022, Swedish outdoor footwear brand and B Corp Icebug and German solar provider BayWa r.e. had developed and launched a quick and easy model to help footwear and apparel brands drastically reduce emissions and energy costs. Six months later, several outdoor brands have now joined the program called ...
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News briefsItaly’s Accademia Outdoor Pro held two sessions this year
Accademia Outdoor Pro 2023, the annual training opportunity for salespeople from specialist outdoor stores in Italy, held two sessions this year, including the usual one in Villafranca di Verona on March 20, in northern Italy, and an additional session at the Hotel Valentino in Terni on March 27, to attract ...
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News briefsGarmont renews partnership with European Association of the Via Francigena Ways
Garmont, the Italian outdoor footwear manufacturer founded in 1964, has renewed its partnership as technical sponsor of the European Association of Via Francigena Trails (AEVF), which has been in place since 2020. The association is headquartered in Fidenza (Parma), in Italy’s north. The Via Francigena (“The road that comes from ...
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News briefsGarmont presents all-in-one shoe for biking and hiking
Source: Garmont Ride mode Garmont has unveiled the new 9.81 HI-RIDE, a hybrid shoe with a structure stiff enough to pedal efficiently but comfortable enough to walk in. Designed by the Veneto-based company for a previously unexplored market segment, the new shoe is meant to meet the ...
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ArticleGarmont with growth in 2022, U.S. and Germany at the top of the list
Garmont, the Italian outdoor footwear company founded in 1964, reported total sales of €40.5 million in fiscal 2022, up 60 percent from the previous year, and consolidated Ebitda of more than 16 percent. ”In 2022 we defined a strategy that allowed us to maintain our market positions while taking into ...
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News briefsCascade hires David Fee as VP of sales and marketing NAPR
Cascade Designs has hired the former U.S. general manager of Castelli Cycling, David Fee, as its new vice president of sales and marketing for North America and the Pacific region. Fee will drive overall sales and marketing strategy for the region across all Cascade Designs product categories and distribution channels ...
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News briefsDesign & Innovation awards 2023 for bike and outdoor products presented
The Design & Innovation Awards have been presented since 2017 and describe themselves as the “Oscars of the bike and outdoor industry.” For the awards, an international jury tested and identified the most outstanding products and trends of the new season in San Vigilio, Italy. The companies honored include Deuter, ...
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News briefsGarmont goes live with new multi-lingual website and consumer activations
Italian footwear specialist Garmont International is going live with a new website on March 4, 2022. For the first time, the company offers multi-lingual, comprehensive information on both the company and product in five languages (Italian, Englisch, French, German and Spanish) and has added consumer-facing activations like a blog and ...
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Garmont announces new distributor for U.K. and Ireland
Garmont, the Italian outdoor footwear brand founded in 1964, has announced the appointment of Ultra Sport EU as its exclusive distributor for the U.K. and Ireland. Ultra Sport EU has been distributing well-known action sports brands for over 40 years and is now adding outdoor footwear to its portfolio with ...
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Sale of 65% of Garmont completed
Garmont International reported that the previously announced acquisition of a 65 percent stake in the company’s share capital by Milan-based Riello lnvestimenti Partners SGR has been finalized. Of the remaining 35 percent of the company, Pierangelo Bressan, the current president and CEO, holds 30 percent. He will continue in his ...
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News briefsGarmont is open for acquisitions after entry of new majority shareholder
Garmont International, the Italian outdoor and technical footwear brand, told our sister publication SGI Europe that after consistent strong growth in recent years due to the Covid 19 pandemic, it reported an unconsolidated sales decline of more than 15 percent to €14 million in 2020, but still posted a profit. ...
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New investors for Garmont
Garmont International, the Italian manufacturer of outdoor and tactical footwear, has announced that Italian Strategy Private Equity (ISPE), managed by Riello lnvestimenti Partners, has acquired a 65 percent stake in the company’s share capital. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of March. Thereafter, Pierangelo Bressan, current ...
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Garmont donates footwear
The U.S. division of Garmont is donating 1,000 pairs of tactical boots to first responders in the state of New York. The donation is part of the Italian footwear brand’s #StayWild #HopeWild social good initiative, which itself began with the donation of a special Tikal Tricolore shoe to the Protezione ...
