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    RevolutionRace opens up in three new markets

    18 August 2023

    RevolutionRace is expanding its international presence by opening up for customers in three new markets: Canada, South Korea, and Japan. RevolutionRace will now be available in approximately 40 countries. “We are very excited to continue our journey of growth by opening up for customers in three new exciting markets. We ...

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    Revolution Race posts strong FY, but profits decline

    16 August 2023

    Swedish DTC outdoor company Revolution Race (RVRC) has released its fresh financial report for Q4 – the period between April 1 and June 30, 2023. According to the report, the industry up-and-comer’s net sales rose 14 percent to 362 million Swedish kroner (€30.3m), compared to SEK 318 million (€26.6m) in ...

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    RVRC proposes sustainability and inclusion specialist from Zalando as new board member

    3 August 2023

    The Nomination Committee of Swedish DTC provider RVRC Holding AB (RevolutionRace) – consisting of Øistein Widding (appointed from Altor Fund IV (No.1) AB and Altor Fund IV (No.2) AB), Peter Algar (appointed from Nyrensten Global Holding AB), Caroline Sjösten (appointed from Swedbank Robur Fonder AB) and Andreas Källström Säfweräng (Chairman ...

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    RevolutionRace sees sales growth accelerate after top line grows 13% in Q3

    9 May 2023

    Despite weak consumer sentiment and extensive markdowns, RevolutionRace’s top line rose by 13 percent to 414 million Swedish kroner (€37.1m) in Q3.

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    Nomination committee formed ahead of RVRC’s AGM 2023

    21 April 2023

    RevolutionRace (RVRC) has appointed three members who, together with the chairman of the board of directors, will form a nomination committee for the period leading up to its annual general meeting, which is expected to be held in November 2023. These three members are (in accordance with a resolution of ...

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    Johan Svanström to leave RVRC’s board of directors

    20 February 2023

    Johan Svanström informed the board of directors of RVRC Holding AB (RevolutionRace) that he wishes to resign from his position as a member of the board effective Feb. 24, 2023. Svanström is taking on a role as CEO of Rightmove, a U.K. listed company, and is unable to continue his ...

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    RevolutionRace sales up 30% in Q2

    10 February 2023

    Under new CEO Paul Fischbein, RVRC Holding generated record quarterly sales of 509 million kroner (€46.5m) against SEK 392 million for the second quarter ended Dec. 31. Adjusted EBIT was flat at SEK 117 million (€10.7m) as gross profit contracted to 70.7 percent from 71.4 percent. EBIT margin came in ...

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    RVRC generates Q2 sales growth in all regions

    1 February 2023

    RevolutionRace (RVRC), the Swedish outdoor DTC company, reported a 10 percent drop in second-quarter operating income to Swedish kroner 105 million (€9.6m) from SEK 117 million that was impacted by one-time incentive program costs of SEK 12 million (€1.1m) and advertising expenses. Ebit without the incentive cost was flat for ...

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    RVRC experiences improving trends in September

    8 November 2022

    RevolutionRace (RVRC), the Swedish outdoor DTC company, which installed Paul Fischbein as its permanent CEO Oct. 7 following the mid-August resignation of founder and former CEO Pernilla Nyrensten, reported a 31 percent drop in first quarter operating income to 49.8 million Swedish kronor (€4.7m) from SEK 72.7 million. Net profit ...

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    RVRC appoints COO

    28 October 2022

    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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    RevolutionRace gets boost from new markets, products

    14 October 2022

    RevolutionRace (RVRC), in its first full year as a publicly traded company, realized 48 percent revenue growth to 1,331.5 million Swedish kronor (€121.0m) and 50 percent profitability expansion to SEK 288.0 million (€26.1m). The Swedish company, now headed by CEO Paul Fischbein, attributes its steady progress over the last four ...

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    Fischbein is RVRC’s new permanent CEO

    7 October 2022

    The board of directors of RVRC Holding AB (RevolutionRace) has appointed Paul Fischbein as the company’s permanent CEO. He previously served as CEO of RevolutionRace and assumes his permanent position effective immediately. Fischbein has extensive experience working as CEO and serving on boards, both as chairman and as a member. ...

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    RevolutionRace launches new collection for children and youth

    20 September 2022

    The Swedish DTC outdoor company RevolutionRace (RVRC) launched its first collection for children and youth on Sept. 20, the Swedish Day of the Rights of Public Access. The first collection features the brand’s bestselling pants and shirts in sizes 146-164. According to a company release, the RVRC product development team ...

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    RevolutionRace growth slows as CEO steps down

    16 August 2022

    RevolutionRace said sales growth decelerated further in July, continuing the trend seen in the fourth quarter ended June 30, when the top line grew by 16 percent to 318.2 million Swedish kronor (€30.2m), down from the 50 percent sales gain seen in the previous quarter. “Looking ahead, we are very ...

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    Nyrensten steps down as CEO of RevolutionRace

    15 August 2022

    Source: RVRC Holding Pernilla Nyrensten, former CEO of RevolutionRace RVRC Holding (RevolutionRace) has announced changes to its leadership team. Pernilla Nyrensten is stepping down as CEO at her own request. She will continue as an active member of the board of directors, focusing in particular on brand ...

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    Analysis: Outdoor industry stocks fell more than 21% in Q2

    8 July 2022

    Outdoor industry stocks fared worse in the second quarter than in the first period of 2022, declining an average of 21.18 percent compared to a 17.84 percent sequential drop in the average stock prices of companies primarily involved in the outdoor and bicycle sectors. This time around, our quarterly analysis ...

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    RevolutionRace sees 50% Q3 sales gain despite supply chain problems

    10 May 2022

    RevolutionRace (RVRC), the Swedish DTC outdoor company, continued to grow rapidly in the third quarter of its financial year, as sales increased by 50 percent to 367.4 million Swedish kronor (€34.6m) despite persistent supply chain problems for some of its products. On a constant currency basis, sales in the three ...

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    RevolutionRace keeps up sales momentum

    8 February 2022

    Swedish DTC outdoor company RevolutionRace (RVRC) says it is seeing continued robust growth at the start of the third quarter of its fiscal year, after sales in the second quarter increased by 58 percent to 392 million Swedish kronor (€37.5m-$42.8m) amid continued strong demand for multifunctional garments. On a constant ...

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    RVRC launches new product category

    13 December 2021

    Swedish DTC hotspur RevolutionRace (RVRC) introduced a new product category: hiking shoes. The company describes the Phantom Trail Mid, its first-ever footwear model, as being a waterproof hiking boot for men and women with the flexibility of a trail running shoe, designed for various activities all year round. The shoe ...

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    RevolutionRace nearly doubles turnover in Q1, German sales up 156%

    10 November 2021

    RevolutionRace (RVRC) saw sales in the first quarter of its fiscal year jump by 95 percent from the year earlier to 254.2 million Swedish kronor (€25.6m-$29.7m), supported by continued demand for multi-functional garments and led by a stellar performance in Germany. On a constant currency basis, sales increased by 98 ...