All Hiking & Trekking articles – Page 104
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News briefsMountain Hardwear unveils new Hoverbelt for backpacks
Mountain Hardwear has launched the PCT, a dedicated backpack for multi-day hiking that features what the manufacturer says is a revolutionary design to the industry-standard pivoting belt. According to Mountain Hardwear, the new Hoverbelt is a dynamic hip belt that synchronizes with the hiker’s natural movement for more comfortable and ...
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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 briefsHanwag celebrates 100th anniversary
Source: Hanwag Hanwag, the Bavarian outdoor footwear company, has said that it will celebrate its centenary by making 400,000 pairs of boots and shoes. The business was founded in 1921 by Hans Wagner, the son of a shoemaker, in the village of Vierkirchen, north of Munich. Wagner’s ...
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News briefsGregory introduces plus-size backpacks in partnership with Unlikely Hikers
U.S. backpack specialist Gregory has just unveiled an industry first for the U.S. and Canadian markets with its new Plus Size Collection. The collection comes at a time when more and more people are spending time outdoors as a result of the ongoing pandemic. It addresses size gaps and offers ...
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ArticleTentree is officially climate neutral
The young Canadian outdoor and sportswear brand Tentree is officially climate neutral. The company has been certified accordingly by the non-profit organization Climate Neutral. To obtain this seal, the brand first had to measure all emissions required to operate the business, manufacture products and services, and deliver them to customers. ...
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ArticleVF’s momentum on the rise, positive outlook for 2022
VF Corp. ended its fiscal year on a high note, prolonging a recovery that started in the second quarter. For the fourth quarter ended March 31, the company confirmed that its momentum is accelerating, delivering revenues that increased by 23 percent to $2,582 million, or 19 percent in constant currencies. ...
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News briefsArc’teryx appoints Karl Aaker as Vice President Brand
Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx Equipment announced the appointment of Karl Aaker to the role of VP brand, effective immediately. In his new role, Aaker will be responsible for leading global brand strategy, reporting directly to Stuart Haselden, CEO of the company since February. Source: Arc’teryx Karl Aaker ...
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News briefsChanges in the sales strategy at Fjällräven Germany
As part of Fjällräven Germany’s new sales strategy, which was already initiated in the second half of 2019, sales have now been divided into the two areas of strategic accounts and field sales in order to maintain greater market and customer proximity. Andreas Kost was named head of field sales ...
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News briefsRip Curl CEO steps up to lead Kathmandu Group
Australia-based Kathmandu Holdings has appointed the CEO of the Rip Curl brand, Michael Daly, to head the group, which includes the Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz brands. Daly replaces former CEO and managing director Xavier Simonet, who left the company on April 9 to take the helm at the Australian ...
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Vivobarefoot introduces new high-performance hiking boot “in harmony with nature”
Vivobarefoot has launched the Tracker Forest ESC, its latest high-performance boot for extreme forest and off-road conditions, available in men’s and women’s versions. The new footwear, which is part of the brand’s Extreme Survival Collection (ESC), was designed “in harmony with nature,” the brand said, and is made from renewable ...
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News briefsGregory’s backpacks outperform Samsonite’s results in Q1
Gregory had by far the best performance in the first quarter within the Samsonite International group, whose luggage business has been deeply affected by the travel and retail restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 outbreak. The brand of technical backpacks and hydration gear booked sales of $15.8 million in the period ...
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ArticleOberalp Group will present new collections and behavioral study at Virtual Convention on May 18
Vienna-based international behavioral research institute Karmasin Behavioural Insights conducted a wide-ranging study for the Oberalp Group in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to examine the rising outdoor trend in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The institute surveyed a total of nearly 900 participants on the topic of “My first experience ...
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Salomon unveils details of its restructuring plan
Salomon’s management, led by CEO Jean-Marc Pambet, presented details of its restructuring plan to the company’s Social and Economic Committee (CSE) on May 3. The plan envisages cutting 82 jobs out of 738 at the company’s facility in Annecy, in France’s southeast. The cuts are mostly due to the closing ...
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ArticleClarus hires Anthony Rivera for Black Diamond apparel
Black Diamond has appointed Anthony Rivera as business unit director for its apparel category that was introduced in 2013. Rivera comes to Black Diamond (BD) with technical apparel expertise as the former senior manager of merchandising for Arc’teryx. In his new position, Rivera will be responsible for creating the strategic ...
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News briefsRocky Brands reports higher Q1 revenue, net income
U.S.-based footwear and apparel maker Rocky Brands reported soaring first-quarter revenue and net income on the back of strong demand from its wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. The company said revenue for the three months to March 31 rose 57.3 percent to $87.7 million. Wholesale segment sales increased 69.1 percent, while ...
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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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News briefsNew Global Brand Director at Berghaus
Source: Berghaus Charlie Pym, new Berghaus brand director Pentland Brands has announced the appointment of Charlie Pym as global brand director for Berghaus. He replaces Kev McFadyen, who Pentland Brands appointed global brand director for the Speedo brand last November, and joins Berghaus from the world of ...
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ArticleNew Wave posts Q1 profit
New Wave Group, the Swedish company behind Craft and Cutter & Buck, has posted a record first-quarter profit despite a drop in sales due to lower costs. Operating profit for the three months ended March 31 was 100 million Swedish Kronor (€9.9 million-$12 million), compared to a loss of SEK24.1 ...
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News briefsSwiss sports market stable in 2020; online in Q1 2021 outperforms previous year
According to GfK market research, the Swiss sporting goods market ended 2020 with a stable result, thanks to a sales rally in the last two months of the year. However, there is a significant gap between the different sectors: the overall winners in 2020 were fitness, outdoor, running, stand-up paddling ...
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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 ...
