All Jack Wolfskin articles
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News briefsJack Wolfskin reportedly shifting focus to Central Europe and China after declining sales in the US
Topgolf Callaway might pull Jack Wolfskin from the US as sales dropped, but the company forecasts recovery for the group in Q4.
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News briefsTopgolf Callaway Brands lowers guidance on soft Wolfskin trends, currency
Topgolf Callaway Brands has dropped its annual revenue guidance range to $4.44–$4.48 billion, citing both significant currency volatility and weaker trends in its Jack Wolfskin business. In Q1 ended March 31, the group’s Active Lifestyle segment suffered a 15.2 percent revenue decline to $271.5 million due to lower wholesale sales ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin presents first styles with recycled outer materials
When the textile industry talks about recycled materials, it usually refers to synthetic fiber yarns made from recycled plastic bottles. Jack Wolfskin also uses recycled polyester. However, the German outdoor company also wants to create a genuine circular system and has been working on producing new, functional items of clothing ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin Ebitda about ‘breakeven’ in 2023
Topgolf Callaway Brands President and CEO Chip Brewer spoke briefly about Jack Wolfskin during the company’s Q4 conference call this week, commenting that the segment’s margins were “challenged” during the final period due to ongoing softness in Europe and high inventories at retail. However, the outdoor brand’s business in China ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin makes its debut at Pitti Uomo
Source: Jack Wolfskin Jack Wolfskin’s SS24 Light Hiking collection for men German outdoor company Jack Wolfskin showcased its technical and lifestyle ranges at the latest edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, which took place at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence on Jan. 9-12. Pitti Uomo, held twice ...
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ArticleEric Larsen launches Polar Academy 2024 BIPOC polar scholarship with Jack Wolfskin
US polar adventurer and expedition guide Eric Larsen and German outdoor company Jack Wolfskin have announced their first annual BIPOC Polar Scholarship. The scholarship will cover all expenses for six BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and Other People of Color) to attend Eric’s Level 1 polar course at Lake of the Woods ...
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Articledb’s new CEO comes from Jack Wolfskin
Source: via LinkedIn Richard Collier db (also d_b_, and formerly Douchebags) announced on LinkedIn that Richard Collier will be the new CEO of the Oslo-based travel lifestyle brand from January 2024 after resigning from the same position at German outdoor specialist Jack Wolfskin earlier this fall. “I ...
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ArticleJack Wolfskin relies on ExpeDRY hydrophobic down insulation by Allied
Source: Jack Wolfskin Jack Wolfskin Expedition Down Jacket German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin has announced that in its fall/winter 2024 hydrophobic down apparel line, it will replace current, chemical-intensive hydrophobic down with ExpeDRY down insulation by California-based Allied Feather + Down. ExpeDRY is well on its way ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin’s CEO resigns
Source: Jack Wolfskin The departing CEO, Richard Collier Jack Wolfskin confirmed to SGI Europe that Richard Collier has resigned as CEO to pursue another opportunity and be closer to his family in Oslo, Norway. He will remain in his position until the end of the year to ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin presents Tapeless 2.0 jacket for women
Source: Jack Wolfskin Women’s Tapeless 2.0 jacket FW 23/24 After premiering its new tapeless technology last fall, Jack Wolfskin is launching the Tapeless 2.0 jacket for women this fall/winter season. Its revolutionary seam design with Zero Tape technology saves 17 meters of seam sealing tape, making the ...
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News briefsNatascha el Mahmoud, General Manager Commercial Europe, to leave Jack Wolfskin
Source: Jack Wolfskin Natascha el Mahmoud Natascha el Mahmoud has informed Jack Wolfskin’s management that she will be leaving the company at her own request, effective Feb. 29, 2024. After 22 years, she has decided to take some private time off to pursue her passion for travel. ...
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ArticleJack Wolfskin delivers a “nice quarter of growth” for Topgolf Callaway
Topgolf Callaway Brands, the parent group of Jack Wolfskin, beat earnings and sales forecasts for its first financial quarter but trimmed profit forecasts. CEO says the outdoor wear and equipment brand outperformed expectations in China, although headwinds in Europe persist.
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News briefsNew distribution partner as Jack Wolfskin aims at Iberia market
German-based apparel and footwear brand Jack Wolfskin is to enter the Iberia markets of Spain, Portugal and Andorra for the first time, via a distribution agreement with The Brand Labs sales agency. Based in Barcelona, The Brands Lab represents high-end outdoor and cycling brands in the region. Beginning May ...
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ArticleReinhold and Diane Messner become advisors to Jack Wolfskin Brand Council
Source: Jack Wolfskin / Reinhold Messner Reinhold Messner 78-year-old alpinist Reinhold Messner and his wife Diane became advisors and exclusive members of the Brand Council of the German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin. At the same time, Messner joins the Jack Wolfskin Discovery Team. Within the newly established ...
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News briefsBear Grylls partners with Jack Wolfskin
Source: Jack Wolfskin Bear Grylls German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin has announced a new apparel partnership with British TV adventurer, author, and charitable campaigner Bear Grylls. Grylls joins the Jack Wolfskin Discovery Team of explorers, researchers, educators and creatives. The partnership will be used to highlight the ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin signs with Irish distribution partner Bleubird
German outdoor company Jack Wolfskin has entered into a partnership with Bleubird. The Belfast-based outdoor lifestyle gear and brand distributor will now exclusively represent Jack Wolfskin in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Since its inception in 2016, Bleubird has built a strong network of trusted retailers throughout Ireland. Matt Creighton, founder ...
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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 briefsOrtlieb has new product manager, implements new structure
Source: Ortlieb Falko Schott succeeds Rolf Kathrein-Lehmann as Ortlieb’s new head of product management With Rolf Kathrein-Lehmann retiring, Ortlieb is losing a long-term product manager. In total, Kathrein-Lehmann has been with Ortlieb, in various positions, for 28 years. He is being replaced by current Ortlieb senior product ...
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News briefsThe winners of the Outdoor Retailer innovation Awards 2023
The winners of the fifth annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards were announced in a ceremony at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Salt Lake City, Utah on Jan. 11. WoolAid’s biodegradable adhesive bandages, made from merino wool, were honored as the Product of the Year. In addition, an independent judging ...
