Latest News & Analysis – Page 177
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Amer is focusing on brand management
(SGI) In a move intended to get closer to the consumer, Amer Sports is introducing a new “brand-direct” business model into its global sales organization. Each of the brands in Amer’s portfolio – Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic, Salomon, Suunto, Wilson and Precor – will have a dedicated, direct sales structure ...
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ArticleIspo Group activates end consumers
(SGI+) With the third Sports Week scheduled to take place from Saturday, Jan. 25, to Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, the Ispo Group is again organizing a series of activities and events in Munich and the surrounding area in connection with this year’s Ispo Munich trade show. In keeping with the ...
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Sinoff appointed new managing director of Evolv
An American outdoor industry veteran, Bill Sinoff, has been named general manager of Evolv climbing shoes. The Los Angeles-based company, founded in 2003 by Brian Chung, was acquired by the Italian Oberalp Group last summer.
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ArticleWhat next in 2020 and beyond?
Many brand and retailers ar on a mission to reinvent themselves. Which companies are leading the pace and why and what are key trends?
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ArticleNew managing director at Bergzeit
Markus Zabel has been appointed to one of the two managing director posts at Bergzeit. He replaces Markus Kasperbauer, who left the role after a year, citing personal reasons. The new manager will oversee Bergzeit’s cus- tomer service, corporate IT, quality management, finance and logistics. Zabel will work with the ...
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ArticleOutdoor industry stocks on the rise in 2019
This exclusive chart shows the market capitalization development of the top stock listed outdoor companies (2019 vs 2018). This is exclusive data and analysis for Professional Members.
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Mountain Warehouse’s sales up by 16%
For the 13 weeks ended on December 29, 2019, Mountain Warehouse saw sales climb by 16.2 percent to £95.8 million (€112.0m-$125.0m).
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Pelican acquires Confluence
Pelican International, a Canadian group that already makes all manner of recreational boats, has acquired Confluence Outdoor, another maker of boats based in the U.S. that did not achieve the economies of scale that its new owners were betting on. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
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Conzzeta is divesting Mammut
The board of directors of the Swiss Conzzeta group has decided to evaluate proposals for the takeover of its Mammut business unit and some other non-core operations, and to focus on its bigger Bystronic business unit, which deals with the automation and integration of the material and data flow in ...
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Bergans makes a push into e-commerce
Bergans of Norway announced a major investment in the international digital marketplace a few weeks ago. The family-owned Norwegian outdoor brand has been a national icon for over a century, generating most of its sales in Norway and focusing its e-commerce platform on the domestic market. To enhance its omnichannel ...
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Berghaus expands its product team
After working for Salomon, Patagonia and Columbia Sportswear for the past 12 years, Paul Anderton is returning to Berghaus at its head office in Sunderland to serve in the new position of head of category for product and innovation, working closely with James Hodgson, head of design for the British ...
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Is Pentland readying new acquisitions?
Confirming a report that it had reduced its stake in JD Sports Fashion, while retaining its position as its majority shareholder, the Pentland Group says the sale of the shares will enable to further a strategy of “growing our portfolio of sports, outdoor and fashion brands through organic investment and ...
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BlackYak opens technology center in Germany
Since entering the European market officially in 2016, BlackYak has quickly established itself in the global outdoor industry thanks to numerous innovations and very distinctive design. Also contributing to this success were 24 Ispo Awards, which the South Korean outdoor specialist has so far received for its products targeting serious ...
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VF Corp. sets new social and environmental targets
In 2016, VF Corp. presented its “Made for Change” sustainability and corporate responsibility strategy, which describes the company’s approach to balancing growth, value creation and innovation – as well as its commitment to lead the entire industry into a more sustainable future.
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Ortovox and Deuter again with FWF leader status
Ortovox has been awarded Leader Status by the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) for the second consecutive year for its progressive commitment to safe and healthy working conditions, viable wages and reasonable working hours throughout the supply chain. Leader Status is the highest award for fair working conditions given by the ...
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European Outdoor Group invites more retailers to join its ranks
Currently, there are 11 organizations among the 100-plus members of the European Outdoor Group (EOG), which between them represent 24 retail companies with around 2,000 doors (and online sales) in nine European countries.
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White or Green rather than Black Friday
Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving in the U.S., has been considered the beginning of the American Christmas shopping season since 1952. Meanwhile, the phenomenon has spread globally, and with online shopping, Cyber Monday and Cyber Week have been added to the pre-Christmas shopping extravaganza all around the world.
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The Renewal Workshop expands to Europe after raising $5m
The Renewal Workshop, an American provider of circular solutions for apparel and textile brands, has raised $5.5 million (€4.95 million) in Series A financing. The Oregon-based company is working with brands like The North Face, Eagle Creek, Osprey, Pearl Izumi and Prana to renew existing products, analyze company operations, and ...
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Kathmandu battles modern slavery
Kathmandu of New Zealand has published its eighth annual Sustainability Report, discussing its approach to building a sustainable supply chain and combating the modern slave crisis. Part of the travel and adventure brand’s five-year “Best for the World” plan, the initiatives are under the care of Gary Shaw, corporate responsibility ...
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Paris Alpine Studio: where sports meet high fashion
Sports and high fashion are increasingly converging, with more and more luxury fashion labels following the athleisure trend, while outdoor brands keep coming up with “urban-chic” styles. This is why Jonathan & Fletcher, a design and prototyping studio based in the French outdoor cluster of Annecy, has decided to collaborate ...
