Hiking & Trekking – Page 62
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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 briefsTerms of reference for leather traceability alignment project Cotance signed
The Cotance initiative to align leather traceability systems has been taking shape since its inception in Sept. 2022. In monthly meetings, key leather-related certification system operators and interested CEN TC 289 standardization experts have been preparing to define minimum traceability standards and mandatory verification evidence together with the Cotance secretariat. ...
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News briefsMyClimate initiative for net zero travel on the growth path
With its eco-travel initiative “Cause We Care”, Swiss company MyClimate is offering various climate protection measures to tourists and companies like hotels and destinations. The project aims to minimize CO2 emissions related to travel and outdoor sports like skiing, biking or hiking at the local level, supporting climate protection locally. ...
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News briefsVibram partners with longtime collaborator
To bring some new production techniques “in house,” Vibram has signed a deal with Suolificio Negro, a Spanish specialist in soles and midsole-foam manufacturing for the outdoor and ski markets. According to a report in Diffusion Sport, the resulting products will be sold under the Vibram brand. The deal is ...
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ArticleGarmin's operating income drops in Q4, targets $5 billion for FY23
Positive currency effects of more than $44.5 million helped Garmin report a 2.5 percent increase in Q4 net income to $293.3 million from $286.1 million. Operating income decreased 15 percent to $267.2 million for the period ended Dec. 31, but gross margin improved to 57.0 percent from 55.5 percent. Total ...
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News briefsSecond European Adidas Terrex store opened in Salzburg
Adidas Terrex has opened its second concept store in Europe in Salzburg’s historic pedestrian zone, following the premiere of the specialist retail project in Munich in 2021. The new store is less than half the size of its Munich counterpart (176 sqm vs. 370 sqm) but carries the complete collections ...
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News briefsReebok and Danielle Guizio launch new hiking boot
Source: Guizio x Reebok Guizio x Reebok Club C Cleated Reebok and Danielle Guizio, a New York-based designer who founded her eponymous womenswear label in 2014, have unveiled the two brands’ latest capsule collection: the Guizio x Reebok Club C Cleated. This follows the Club C 85 ...
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News briefsSchöffel rearranges and shrinks its top management, Felix Geiger leaves
Felix Geiger, CFO of German brand Schöffel, will leave the company by end of March. Geiger joined Schöffel in Dec. 2014 and took over the professional business unit of the company in Sept. 2021. As a group CFO, he is currently responsible for the financial area of the specialist for ...
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News briefsFelix Neureuther joins Lowa as brand ambassador
Source: Schöffel Felix Neureuther Former German ski racer Felix Neureuther has signed a contract as brand ambassador with German footwear brand Lowa. The new partnership will have two focus points: sustainability and the Lowa kids’ collection. Neureuther is a father of three and founder of the Felix ...
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News briefsDecathlon supports research on climate change adaptation
Decathlon has become an equipment partner in the new Deep Climate study, a research project by researcher Christian Clot and the Human Adaption Institute that looks at how humans adapt to situations of change and crisis. Together, they are conducting an expedition to three extreme climates (arid/hot, cold and tropical) ...
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News briefsJohan Svanström to leave RVRC’s board of directors
Johan Svanström informed the board of directors of RVRC Holding AB (RevolutionRace) that he wishes to resign from his position as a member of the board effective Feb. 24, 2023. Svanström is taking on a role as CEO of Rightmove, a U.K. listed company, and is unable to continue his ...
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News briefsOutdoor Research has a new U.K. partner
Seattle-based Outdoor Research (OR) has announced a new licensing partnership with U.K.-based Brigantes Consulting Limited to launch new products under the OR Pro brand across Europe and the Middle East. Tactical apparel and equipment procurement specialists Brigantes has been a defense supplier to NATO military and elite police units since ...
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ArticleExecutive promotions at Outdoor Research
The Seattle-based outdoor apparel and equipment manufacturer Outdoor Research (OR) has promoted three department heads to new leadership positions. Katarzyna Schoewe has been promoted to vice president of design and product innovation, Chris King to vice president of brand creative, and Alex Lauver to senior director of materials innovation and ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin launches new light hiking campaign
With its new campaign ”Hiking Greece – defying the heat”, Jack Wolfskin (JW) introduces its new light hiking collection going to market this summer. At the core of the campaign, a group of hikers travels along historical paths in Greece leading through spectacular landscapes and the characteristic ...
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News briefsNew head of brand at Suunto
Nicolas Holtzmeyer, new head of brand for Suunto Nicolas Holtzmeyer was appointed head of brand of Suunto on Dec. 1, 2022, moving to the company’s headquarters in Vantaa, Finland. In his new role, he is responsible for Suunto’s global brand presence. His focus will be on building ...
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News briefsPolartec’s owner announces new leadership structure
Milliken & Company has promoted Ramesh Kesh and Eric Yung, two long-time employees, to new roles and responsibilities. In addition to his position as senior vice president of Milliken & Company, Kesh will now also oversee all Polartec business units, as well as the government and defense business units. Kesh ...
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ArticleNew OIA study: How to save money and reduce emissions
Five members of the U.S. Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) climate action corps have now released the results of a jointly commissioned study on the feasibility of electrifying the textile and apparel industry. Burton, New Balance, Patagonia, REI Co-op and W.L. Gore’s fabrics division partnered with the OIA for the study, ...
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News briefsLeadership change at Newell Brands
In light of the upcoming retirement of current Newell Brands CEO and board member Ravi Saligram, the company has announced the appointment of Chris Peterson as president and CEO, effective May 16, 2023. At the company’s 2023 annual meeting of stockholders on that date, the board also plans to nominate ...
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News briefsRevolutionRace sales up 30% in Q2
Under new CEO Paul Fischbein, RVRC Holding generated record quarterly sales of 509 million kroner (€46.5m) against SEK 392 million for the second quarter ended Dec. 31. Adjusted EBIT was flat at SEK 117 million (€10.7m) as gross profit contracted to 70.7 percent from 71.4 percent. EBIT margin came in ...
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ArticleNew president and CEO to come at Thule
The Thule Group AB will be making Matthias Ankarberg – a member of the Thule Group board since 2018 – its president and CEO no later than Aug. 9. Ankarberg will be joining Thule from his current position as CEO of Byggmax Group. His former positions include global sales and ...
