All Urban Outdoor articles – Page 16
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News briefsScarpa has a new minority shareholder
Italian investment holding company Nuo acquired a stake in the company, with Cornaro, the family holding company, retaining majority ownership and control.
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ArticleColumbia’s brand awareness rises in Europe despite Q2 loss
While performing better in important overseas markets than in North America, Columbia Sportswear maintains its full-year guidance despite a weak second quarter.
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OpinionGorpcore – the new Athleisure?
Those of us who have been in this industry since the last Millennium will remember the switch to professionalism in the 1990s when the company founders brought in business specialists to develop their brands. Outwardly, this meant that production was relocated to the Pacific Rim, but it was also the ...
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News briefsKeen launches first lifestyle shoe
Keen has launched the KS86, the brand’s first lifestyle sneaker – a recreation of the archived A86 trail runner, which debuted in 2010.
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News briefsCanada Goose hires new Chief Digital & Information Officer
Alfredo Cunanan Mendoza Tan is Canada Goose’s new Chief Digital & Information Officer.
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ArticleNalgene and Reverb continue to reduce trash at US music festivals
Nalgene Outdoor is launching its tenth year of the #RockNRefill campaign, which was launched in 2013 with US non-profit organization Reverb to reduce single-use plastic at live music events.
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News briefsLouis Vuitton and Timberland collab about to be released
Source: Louis Vuitton Outsole of the LV 6-inch boot. A date has been set for the release of the products that resulted from the collaboration between high fashion brand Louis Vuitton and Timberland. The footwear will be pre-launched on the brand’s website and in the Louis Vuitton ...
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ArticleDidriksons unveils pilot project to reduce carbon footprint
Swedish brand Didriksons has unveiled a new pilot project demonstrating the importance of understanding the entire value chain and finding partners with the same ambition to reduce environmental impact.
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News briefsAdidas reimagines the Stan Smith for cyclists
Source: Adidas Adidas VeloStan Smith The new VeloStan Smith is Adidas’ very own reinterpretation of a classic tennis/lifestyle shoe for urban cyclists and commuters. The shoe retains the unmistakable silhouette of the original Stan Smith, but features a two-bolt SPD shoe system for clipless pedaling. Adidas and ...
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News briefsLuis Trenker expands in South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean fashion and lifestyle brand Luis Trenker is opening two new stores in its home region in July. The opening of the store in Ortisei/Val Gardena on July 11 is of particular significance for founder and Managing Director Michi Klemera, as the town is the ...
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News briefsKeen and Gentle Fullness collaborate
Source: Keen Keen x Gentle Fullness Shanti Arts Keen has teamed up with Gentle Fullness, the sister brand of Story mfg., resulting in two new versions of the unisex shoe Shanti Arts. The new models are particularly environmentally friendly as parts of the shoe have been replaced ...
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News briefsGerman outdoor jacket brand expands into Canada
According to Retail Insider, German outdoor apparel and accessories company Wellensteyn is expanding into Canada with plans to open at least 20 stores over the next five years. A recent report states that the company will open a 200-sqm store at the Outlet Collection at Niagara in August. The store ...
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News briefsPeak Performance publishes 2023 sustainability report
Amer Sports brand Peak Performance has published its new Sustainability Performance 2023 report. It highlights key achievements, progress in key business areas and sustainability initiatives and performance. “Designing for circularity, longevity, and ethical production is key to our ESG goals and securing our brand’s enduring legacy for future generations of ...
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ArticleTeva and Sanuk down, while Hoka accounts for strong FY24 at Deckers
Deckers Brands, the parent of Hoka and Teva, among others, ended a successful fiscal year by reporting a 36 percent operating income increase in the final period to $144.3 million compared to $105.9 million. Gross margin expanded by 620 basis points to 56.2 percent. Revenues increased by 21 percent ...
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ArticleVF share plummets 11.7% after poor Q4 results, but beats full-year cash flow forecast
VF Corp. failed to exceed consensus estimates for quarterly sales and profit for a fourth consecutive quarter. The latest bad news for the parent of The North Face (TNF), Vans, Timberland and Dickies, among others, sent VF’s shares down 11.7 percent in after-market trading on May 22. The stock has ...
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News briefsKeen’s Uneek celebrates 10 years with collab version made from 100% natural materials
Keen has collaborated with Skall, a sustainable fashion brand from Denmark, to launch a joint version of its signature hybrid sandal, the Uneek, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Source: Keen Keen x Skall Uneek While the two founders (and sisters) of Skall grew up near ...
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News briefsPitti Uomo will host outdoor brands
At the summer edition of Pitti Uomo, the biannual men’s fashion show held since 1972, which will next take place from June 11 to 14 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, the “I Go Out” section will be dedicated to the passion for open spaces and outdoor sports. Pitti ...
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ArticleAmer Sports’ Q1 revenue growth driven by Arc’teryx
Bolstered by constant-currency growth of 48 percent for its Technical Apparel segment, including the Arc’teryx business, Amer Sports delivered Q1 sales and profitability above guidance in Q1. Operating profit fell by 16 percent to $109.0 million from $130.4 million in the period ended March 31. Ebit tumbled by 67 percent ...
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ArticlePatagonia: Free repairs at European climbing and bouldering spots
This spring, the Worn Wear Repair Team will be heading to climbing and bouldering spots in Europe as part of the Patagonia Worn Wear Climb Tour 2024. Source: Patagonia Patagonia Worn Wear’s custom-built repair vehicle The two custom-built repair vehicles, designed in-house to reach even the most ...
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ArticleDTC drives Canada Goose
Canada Goose, which recently hired its first creative director to reshape its product portfolio and elevate its creative aesthetic, reported a 31 percent improvement in Q4 operating income to C$7.6 million (€5.1m) against a C$10.0 million loss in the year-ago period. Net income attributable to shareholders was C$5.0 million. Gross ...
