All Hiking & Trekking articles – Page 66
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News briefsInov-8 opens first showroom outside the UK
U.K.-based running, hiking and fitness brand Inov-8 has opened the doors to its first showroom in mainland Europe in Annecy, France. Manu Fedon, Inov-8 sales manager for France, said: “The showroom will be a basecamp for all customers, media contacts, friends and family living within the heart of the French ...
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ArticleCanada Goose lowers outlook due to China problems
Persistent lower traffic trends and dampened consumer sentiment in China have forced Canada Goose to lower its FY revenue and profit outlook despite strong brand sales performance in other global geographies. The group has dropped its annual revenue outlook by more than 7 percent to a range of C$1.2-1.3 billion ...
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News briefsKathmandu launches in Europe and the UK
Following an appearance at Paris Fashion Week in late March and a collaboration with renowned Paris retailer Leclaireur to launch its FW 2022 collection, Kathmandu, the New Zealand-based outdoor apparel and gear brand, has now launched country-specific online stores in the U.K., France and Germany, in addition to supplying select ...
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News briefsNew Schöffel-Lowa shop-in-store opened in Backnang, Germany
Thomas Grabert, who runs the Intersport Grabert store (that operated as Intersport Hettich until 2017) in the German town of Backnang, has renovated and newly opened the 1,000-sqm store. Part of the space is now a 120-sqm Schöffel-Lowa shop-in-store – the 37th in Europe. Grabert also runs a Schöffel-Lowa brand ...
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News briefsYKK to introduce narrower watertight zipper for outdoor apparel
With a new watertight zipper that will be introduced at the coming ISPO Munich trade show, Japanese company YKK targets the outdoor apparel market. According to company information, the Aqualock zipper is a completely watertight new solution that is narrower, more lightweight and more flexible than the current Aquaseal zipper ...
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News briefsCraghoppers launches capsule collection with fibers made from carbon emissions
Going to market in Fall 2023, U.K. company Craghoppers is introducing its first capsule collection of four styles featuring a blended material made from recycled polyester and fibers converted from CO2 industrial waste. The fleece fabric, which has been developed with technology company Lanzatech, contains 30 percent of fibers made ...
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ArticleHoka strides ahead for Deckers in Q2 with record sales
Deckers Brands has posted a strong rise in second-quarter net sales, driven by record revenue growth at its Hoka and Ugg brands. Net sales for the three months to Sept. 30 rose 21 percent year on year to $875.6 million. On a constant currency basis, the increase was 25 percent. ...
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ArticleRugged outdoor footwear market rebounds in 2021
After a disappointing 2020, impacted adversely by the global pandemic, the global branded outdoor shoe market returned to growth last year. Worldwide rugged outdoor footwear sales climbed 28 percent higher to $6,756 million in U.S. dollars in 2021, based on research conducted by the Outdoor Industry Compass in partnership with Sporting Goods Intelligence.
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News briefsOutdoor recreation sales slip at Newell Brands
Newell Brands, the parent of CampingGaz, Coleman, Marmot, and Ex-Officio, has reported a 26.0 percent decline in its outdoor & recreation segment sales to $289 million from $391 million for the period ended Sept. 30. An 18.4-percent drop in core sales, unfavorable foreign exchange and exits from certain low-margin categories ...
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News briefsRVRC appoints COO
Source: LinkedIn Hanna Blixt RevolutionRace (RVRC) has appointed Hanna Blixt as chief operating officer, effective Nov. 1, 2022, a newly created position on the management team with responsibilities including logistics, customer service and human resources. Blixt served previously as the company’s business development and insight director and ...
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News briefsDidriksons opens Brand Studio
Source: Didriksons Didriksons Brand Studio in Borås, Sweden To increase brand awareness and position itself as “The Swedish Jacket Brand,” Didriksons is now opening its own Brand Studio. The studio is located in the center of Borås and consists of a showroom, offices, auditoriums and a photo ...
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News briefsNoble Biomaterials enters the bio-based anti-odor treatment market
Source: Noble Biomaterials With Salomon named as one of the launch partners, U.S. company Noble Biomaterials is bringing its new Ionic+ Botanical antimicrobial and anti-odor treatment for fabrics to market, targeting the sports and outdoor as well as the home fashions markets. Other than the company’s existing ...
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ArticleVF Corp. adapting to softer consumer environment, drops FY outlook
VF Corp is maintaining its full-year revenue growth guidance of 5-6 percent, citing its balanced portfolio and a building recovery in China as two examples, but has lowered expectations on some key financial metrics due to currency headwinds, higher inventory levels and a more promotional environment. The North Face parent ...
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ArticleNorrøna x Ulysse Nardin’s exclusive product combo with environmental message
Source: Norrøna Norrøna’s arctic Gore-Tex Pro Ulysse Nardin Edition jacket Norwegian outdoor specialist Norrøna has launched a collaboration with Swiss luxury watch brand Ulysse Nardin. The exclusive collaboration centers on the Norrøna arctic Gore-Tex Pro Ulysse Nardin Edition jacket and the Ulysse Nardin Diver Norrøna Arctic Night ...
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ArticleRegatta Group strengthens leadership team
U.K.-based Regatta Group, the parent company of the Regatta, Craghoppers and Dare2b brands, has announced two new senior leadership positions. Dr. Orla Flynn started her role as the new chief operating officer in October, replacing longtime employee David Holt, who will retire next summer and no longer serve on the ...
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News briefsNorrøna opens permanent store at Switzerland's Landquart Outlet
On Nov. 11, 2022, the Norrøna store will reopen its doors at the Landquart Fashion Outlet in Switzerland. After several years of a pop-up concept, the decision is now made after great success to a more long-term project of at least five years in the outlet. As a focal point ...
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News briefsDidriksons continues to invest heavily in Europe
Swedish outdoor brand Didriksons, founded in 1913 in Grundsund by Julius and Hanna Didrikson, continues to do well in Europe, especially in Germany, which is currently the company’s largest market. In order to get closer to its European customers and offer more efficient deliveries to end consumers, Didriksons is now ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin appoints head of people and culture
Source: Aki Ben-Ezra Aki Ben-Ezra Aki Ben-Ezra has joined Jack Wolfskin as head of people and culture on Oct. 4. In this role, she uses her strategic leadership skills to create an environment in which Jack Wolfskin’s culture becomes a unique competitive advantage. She will also optimize ...
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ArticleAlpkit launches second crowdfunding; invites customers to join as shareholders
On Oct. 24, British outdoor and cycling brand Alpkit will once again invite its customers to participate as shareholders via crowdfunding. The company launched a first of its kind in 2020, reaching its target in just eight minutes and closing the round 43 minutes later with 1350 customers as shareholders ...
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News briefsVaude CEO returns from long-distance hike to celebrate her birthday
Source: Antje von Dewitz After 1,100 kilometers on the GTA long-distance hiking trail and 66,000 meters of altitude, Antje von Dewitz has returned from her crossing of the Alps. The managing director of the German company Vaude had taken a two-and-a-half-month break to fulfill a long-term dream ...
