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ArticleVista Outdoor shares take hit after guidance lowered
Jason Vanderbrink, president of Vista Outdoor’s sporting products division, told analysts, “We are bullish on the outdoor industry despite near-term macroeconomic conditions that have eroded consumer confidence and pressured performance across the (U.S.) economy. We always understood that the elevated purchase patterns of the last two-and-a-half years would normalize.” ...
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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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ArticlePOC launches Alpride avalanche backpack with RECCO
Source: POC Dimension Avalanche Backpack POC has unveiled the new Dimension Avalanche Backpack, which combines more than one avalanche safety system. Described by POC as ”ultra-durable, innovative, rechargeable, smart and hassle-free,” the backpack is equipped with the Alpride E2 electronic airbag system from Swiss avalanche airbag system ...
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News briefsSport Press launches Winter Business Days
Sport Press SRL SB, the organizers of the Outdoor & Running Business Days (ORBDAYS) in Italy’s Riva del Garda, is launching a winter version of the event called Winter Business Days (WBDAYS). The first edition of the new B2B event is scheduled to take place on Jan. 22-23, 2023, in ...
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News briefsDidriksons returns to Paris
After a successful first appearance in 2021, Swedish jacket brand Didriksons is returning to France to open a new three-month pop-up store in the iconic Heureux les Curieux in Paris’ Le Marais district. The brand commented that it expects the audience to continue to grow and that having a physical ...
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ArticleMoncler's momentum continues
Moncler, through the issuance of an interim report, said consolidated group revenues on a constant-currency basis rose 32 percent during the first nine months of 2002 to €1,556.6 million. Third-quarter group sales increased 12 percent year-over-year on a constant-currency basis to €638.3 million. Moncler brand nine-month revenues were 21 percent ...
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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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ArticleSlumping bike product sales cause double-digit sales decline at Thule Group in Q3
More expensive raw materials, higher freight costs, unfavorable exchange rates, etc. – initially, Thule Group AB was still somehow able to offset the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with price increases and efficiency measures. But even then, the Swedish company explicitly referred to the unstable market situation in ...
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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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ArticleBergans launches first backpack compatible with Safeback SBX survival system
Bergans has developed the world’s first backpack compatible with the Safeback SBX technology. Prior to the official launch, both the backpack and the technology – the latter patented in Norway and patent pending in the EU, U.S., Canada and Japan – have won separate ISPO Awards. Safeback SBX ...
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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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ArticleTwo-thirds of Odlo’s products now made from recycled or natural fibers
Just in time for Global Sustainability Day on Oct. 25, Odlo announced that it has reached another sustainability milestone: 66 percent of its total production is now made from recycled or natural fibers. This represents a further 15 percent increase year-on-year. In recent years, Odlo says its use of ...
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News briefsIsbjörn continues sustainability promise: New collection with PrimaLoft’s Ocean Bound plastic insulation
Source: Isbjörn of Sweden Isbjörn Sealion with PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound plastic Swedish outdoor children’s brand Isbjörn of Sweden continues its ambitious sustainability pledge and partnership with Primaloft for Fall/Winter 2023 with a new collection of padded products using PrimaLoft’s new insulation with Ocean Bound plastic. ...
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News briefsOberalp Group takes over German distribution for 2117 of Sweden
The Italian Oberalp Group has been responsible for the distribution of the brand 2117 of Sweden in nine European markets since the fall of 2021. Since October 2022, the group has added Germany as an important market. Oberalp has already set up a new sales team comprising freelance sales representatives, ...
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ArticleSurvey: Winter tourists shifting from slopes to hiking trails
According to a YouGov survey commissioned by German sportswear manufacturer Schöffel, winter travelers are making changes to their activities. Above all, increased cost of living and energy prices are changing winter vacations for many Germans this season. Of those surveyed, 87 percent expect winter vacations to become more expensive in ...
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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 ...
