All Snowsports articles – Page 17
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News briefsFjällräven unveils another upcycled line
Fjällräven is launching a second collection of clothing and equipment from its Samlaren project, using upcycled materials to make classic Fjällräven products in one-of-a-kind designs and color combinations. “Our production processes don’t create large amounts of leftover materials, which is good, and which is why Samlaren is a limited collection. ...
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News briefsRussia sees a hike in demand in the outdoor goods market
Russian outdoor brands enjoy a strong rise in popularity, primarily owing to the exit of their foreign competitors from the market and a general upshift in outdoor tourism in the country, Russian outdoor goods retailer Globaldrive reported. “We are witnessing a significant growth in sales [of Russian brands]. This is ...
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ArticleAleck acquires crash helmet sensor manufacturer Tocsen
Aleck, a manufacturer of wireless audio and communication systems for outdoor sports, has acquired Tocsen, a German brand of smart crash sensors for bicycle, snow and riding helmets. Tocsen was established in 2019 by Alexander Schumacher, Andreas Botsch and Malte Buttjer after a close friend of theirs ...
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News briefsLa Sportiva posts 30% sales increase
La Sportiva’s sales increased to €216 million in 2022, up 30 percent from 2021, compared to €125 million in 2020. International sales accounted for 80 percent of the company’s revenues. Sales in both Europe and the U.S. grew double-digit, driven by the rising interest in outdoor activities. Founded in 1928 ...
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ArticleAs pandemic’s impact eases, KMD Brands grows H1 sales
KMD Brands, the down-under parent of Rip Curl, Kathmandu, and Oboz, reported Ebit of NZ$31.4 million (€18.6m) for H1 ended Jan. 31. Total revenues rose by 34.5 percent to NZ$547.9 million (€323.8m) as gross margin came in flat at 58.7 percent. Ebitda was NZ$90.8 million (€53.7m) versus NZ$45.3 million. The ...
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News briefsPeak Performance sponsored skier competes in a jacket older than him
Swedish freeride skier Max Palm competed in a 30-year-old Peak Performance jacket at the FIS Freeride World Tour Pro competition in Fieberbrunn last weekend, wearing a garment 10 years older than him. The move by the Peak Performance-sponsored athlete also marked the online launch of Peak Performance’s second-hand initiative, WearAgains. ...
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News briefsNilit earns ISCC+ certification for its Sensil ByNature Nylon 6.6
The Sensil ByNature Nylon 6.6 fiber, a product of Israeli fiber manufacturer Nilit, has been certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus system (ISCC+), which verifies the origin of renewable raw materials in Sensil ByNature fibers. The multi-stakeholder initiative ISSC+ runs a sustainability certification system covering all feedstocks, ...
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ArticleNew record sales in 2022 for Haglöfs
Despite a challenging market, Swedish outdoor supplier Haglöfs saw sales increase 11 percent – an all-time high, driven by new products such as the new L.I.M Series Z|T collection – and profitability increased 25 percent in 2022. CEO Fredrik Ohlsson predicts that the structural trend for the outdoor industry ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter kicks off down recycling project with Mountain Equipment
Globetrotter has started collecting discarded down-filled items (be it pillows, sleeping bags or jackets) from consumers. The program will last until Jan. 2024 and is offered in all of its 22 stores in Germany. Alternatively, Globetrotter customers can also send their items by postal mail. At the end of the ...
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ArticleArc’teryx welcomes eight new global ambassadors
Arc’teryx Equipment has welcomed a total of eight snow athletes to its Global Athlete and Ambassador Team. According to the brand, these “athletes provide inspiration through their skills, knowledge and advocacy to increase access to their sport, something the brand holds as a core value.” What’s particularly notable are the ...
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News briefsLafuma launches resale platform
Lafuma, a brand of the French Millet Mountain Group, has launched an online resale platform for its outdoor products, dubbed Second Leaf. The website was developed in partnership with Faume, a Parisian start-up that helps companies implement resale solutions. To be allowed on Second Leaf, the item must be a ...
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News briefsDeuter hires new sports marketing manager
Source: Deuter Anna Arnert German backpack and sleeping bag expert Deuter has appointed Anna Arnert as the new marketing manager for its alpine sports division in mid-February. Arnert looks back on a long career in communications and the sporting goods industry. After studying in Germany and England, ...
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News briefsHoudini partners with adventure travel company PRSNT
Swedish outdoor brand Houdini has entered a partnership with globally operating women’s adventure retreats and travel company PRSNT. The travel company was founded by former pro snowboarders Kjersti Østgaard Buaas (Norway) and Chanelle Sladic (California). Through PRSNT, Houdini is hosting the first women’s winter retreat in Mammoth Lakes in mid-March, ...
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News briefsSchöffel reorganizes company management structure
Source: Schöffel Stefan Ostertag Just a few weeks after the latest changes within the Schöffel management (as reported by OIC), the German company has decided to modify its management structure. As of April 1, 2023, the digital business and marketing teams will be merged and led by ...
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News briefsBurton organizes fourth A Day for Jake snowboarding festival
For the fourth time, Burton is inviting snowboarders across the globe and in eight participating winter sports resorts in Europe to celebrate the legacy of Burton’s founder Jake Burton Carpenter (who passed away in November 2019). In-person or digital activities are planned for March 11, 2023 in the respective resorts ...
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ArticleCompass Diversified branded results impacted by PrimaLoft
Net income from continuing operations in Compass Diversified’s (CoDi) branded consumer companies related to sports, outdoor and apparel (5.11 Tactical, Boa, Marucci Sports, PrimaLoft, and Velocity Outdoor) declined by 81 percent to $2.79 million from $14.73 million in Q4, negatively impacted by operating losses at both PrimaLoft and Velocity Outdoor. ...
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News briefsMyClimate initiative for net zero travel on the growth path
With its eco-travel initiative “Cause We Care”, Swiss company MyClimate is offering various climate protection measures to tourists and companies like hotels and destinations. The project aims to minimize CO2 emissions related to travel and outdoor sports like skiing, biking or hiking at the local level, supporting climate protection locally. ...
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News briefsVibram partners with longtime collaborator
To bring some new production techniques “in house,” Vibram has signed a deal with Suolificio Negro, a Spanish specialist in soles and midsole-foam manufacturing for the outdoor and ski markets. According to a report in Diffusion Sport, the resulting products will be sold under the Vibram brand. The deal is ...
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News briefsNew report questions sponsor choices in winter sports
A new report by Badvertising has sought to draw attention to the sponsorship of winter sporting events by what it calls “high-carbon” companies, alongside documenting the effects of climate change on the winter sports sector. The report writers use the example of Sweden’s Vasaloppet – the world’s biggest and oldest ...
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ArticleNon-cash impairment charge drags Clarus to Q4 loss
Clarus Corp., whose management described 2022 as one of its most challenging years due to various macroeconomic headwinds, reported a net loss of $81.6 million against a profit of $14.0 million in Q4 ended Dec. 31. The result was impacted by a $92.3 million non-cash impairment charge. The fourth quarter ...
