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ArticleOsprey sales strong for Helen of Troy
Osprey sales grew in Great Britain, Germany, and France during Q3, driven by strong travel demand and a “robust product line-up.” Helen of Troy executives said the outdoor brand, which introduced a redesigned Sojourn travel series last fall, continues to exceed its expectations. Meanwhile, the parent continued to see consumer ...
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ArticleAccelerated travel demand boosts Osprey sales in Q2
After citing Osprey’s recent strong performances in Great Britain and Germany, parent Helen of Troy says the outdoor brand should generate additional sales growth in H2 on demand for its core backpack and in the adjacent on-trend travel packs. Osprey, thanks to accelerated travel demand and an improved year-over-year inventory ...
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News briefsHydro Flask makes progress in nearshoring strategy
Hydro Flask, the US-based bottle company and part of the Helen of Troy group, has said it has made good progress in implementing its nearshoring strategy. The brand is said to have successfully relocated some production of Hydro Flask bottles to the Western Hemisphere. The move is part of Project ...
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ArticleHydro Flask faces market pressure, Osprey sales up in Q1
Adjusted operating income slipped by 8.9 percent to $34.3 million from $37.6 million for the Home & Outdoor segment of Helen of Troy for the first quarter ended May 31. Excluding a nearly $3.1 million impact related to the bankruptcy of retailer Bed, Bath & Beyond, Q1 operating income for ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy gets operating income lift in Home & Outdoor
Fourth quarter operating income in Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor segment, which includes Osprey Packs, Oxo and Hydro Flask, rose by 38.5 percent to $31.3 million from $22.6 million due to lower inventory obsolescence expenses and the favorable impact of acquisition-related costs in the year-ago period. Segment revenues were ...
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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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ArticleHelen of Troy making three organizational changes
Helen of Troy, the parent of Osprey and Hydro Flask, is undergoing three organizational changes and shrinking its global workforce by about 10 percent, with most staff reductions completed before March 1. Most notably, the group has decided to merge its Health & Wellness and Beauty segments, centralize its global ...
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News briefsNite Ize announces six outdoor brands to integrate Tru Zip into their products
Source: Nite Ize Tru Zip Nite Ize announced that six outdoor brands are to integrate its Tru Zip product technology, a fully water and dust-proof, toothless sliding zipper made in the U.S. and patented in 2019, into their styles: Simms Fishing, Hydro Flask, Fishpond, CamelBak, Booe and ...
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ArticleHydro Flask releases sustainability improvements and emissions goals
Hydro Flask has released news on its sustainability efforts. As of spring 2022, the Helen of Troy brand has switched to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified packaging, including 80-100 percent recycled content, and eliminated single-use plastic packaging for more than 90 percent of the brand’s products. Working with its parent company, ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy’s outdoor business shows resilience in Q1
Outdoor-related products, including the recently acquired backpack manufacturer Osprey Packs, led sales gains in the Home & Outdoor segment of El Paso, Texas-based consumer goods group Helen of Troy in the first quarter ended May 31. Sales gains for the segment came despite a decline in the company’s overall top ...
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News briefsHelen of Troy announces two new board members
Helen of Troy, whose brand portfolio includes Hydro Flask and Osprey Packs, has appointed Tabata Gomez and Elena Otero to its corporate board of directors, effective May 3. Gomez is president of the Hand Tools, Accessories & Storage Group of Stanley Black & Decker Inc. Otero recently retired as chief ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy raises outlook after Osprey acquisition, strong Q3 showing
Helen of Troy, the El Paso, Texas-based consumer goods company that owns outdoor drinkware brand Hydro Flask and Oxo and recently closed a deal to acquire backpack manufacturer Osprey Packs, raised its guidance for the full fiscal year to take into account that acquisition and after posting better-than-expected results in ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy to bolster presence in outdoor segment with acquisition of Osprey
Helen of Troy, the El Paso, Texas-based, publicly traded company that owns a variety of brands in the Beauty, Health&Home and Housewares segments, including Hydro Flask and Oxo, has announced that one of its subsidiaries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Osprey Packs, the backpack manufacturer founded in ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy’s Hydro Flask sees Q2 sales progress, raises FY outlook
The Houseware segment of Helen of Troy, which includes outdoor drinkware brand Hydro Flask, saw revenues in the second fiscal quarter ended Aug. 31 grow by 6.7 percent to $215.2 million. The improvement was due mainly to an increase in brick and mortar sales for both Hydro Flask and OXO ...
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News briefsHydro Flask partners with Surfrider Foundation
Source: Hydro Flask #Refillforgood limited edition bottle Hydro Flask continues its partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, kicking of Plastic Free July and its 2021 #RefillForGood campaign with a limited edition of insulated stainless steel flasks. Hydro Flask launched its Refill For Good initiative in July 2020, empowering ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy’s Hydro Flask starts year strongly
Helen of Troy’ s Houseware segment, which includes outdoor drinkware brand Hydro Flask , posted revenues of $193.6 million in the first fiscal quarter ended May 31, up by 37.7 percent compared to the year earlier. Gains in the top line were due to the positive comparative effect from ...
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Hydro Flask expands into Latin American market
After launching in Uruguay in late 2019 and expanding into Mexico in early 2020, Hydro Flask is now also present in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. The expansion in Latin America occurs via strategic relationships with Gubrand (Uruguay), Alta Vertical (Mexico), JMC Group (Argentina), NICX (Bolivia) and Optima SA (Paraguay). Key ...
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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 ...
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ArticleHydro Flask struggles due to soft back-to-school season
Helen of Troy’ s Houseware segment, which includes drinkware brand Hydro Flask , posted double-digit growth in the third fiscal quarter ended on Nov. 30. Sales in the segment soared by 21.4 percent from the year-ago quarter to $222.4 million, driven by an organic business increase of 21.2 percent, largely ...
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American National Park Trust honors Hydro Flask’s Parks For All program
Hydro Flask is the first organization to receive the prestigious American Park Experience Award 2020. This award, previously given only to individuals, recognizes each year exceptional contributions to promoting awareness and appreciation of the parks and public lands and waters of the United States. With the award, the National Park ...
