Urban Outdoor – Page 3
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News briefsHövding and BBDO Nordics launch new creative concept
Hövding was previously best known for protecting cyclists from injuries in crashes with their neck/head airbag. Now, the Swedish company is teaming up with creative agency BBDO Nordics to pursue a new “protection” concept called Protecting Genius. It focuses on the importance of “protecting genius and creativity and celebrates those ...
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News briefsTimberland hires chief merchandising officer, completing transformation of global product organization
Nike veteran Archie McEachern has joined Timberland’s global leadership team as VP and chief merchandising officer last week. He most recently served as CEO of Florida-based basketball startup 360 Hoops, which developed a three-sided basketball hoop for practice and play. McEachern also spent 28 years at Nike in various product ...
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ArticleAuthentic acquires intellectual property of Hunter, new key partners in Europe and USA
After several weeks of negotiations, Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has acquired the intellectual property of Hunter, the British brand known for its iconic Original Wellington boots. With more than 160 years of heritage, the Hunter brand has evolved from a rubber boot to a lifestyle brand offering an extensive footwear ...
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News briefsThe Outdoors Company partners with Canadian brand Stormtech
British trade supplier The Outdoors Company is adding to its portfolio of brands the Canadian performance apparel brand Stormtech, making it available to the B2B market in the UK and Europe. The latest Stormtech corporate range includes a wide range of styles, including insulated, softshell and recycled fleece jackets, vests ...
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ArticleColumbia's Q1 sales boosted by early spring shipments and DTC channel
While Columbia Sportswear generated both lower gross and operating margins in Q1, the company was able to report 10 percent constant-currency revenue growth to $820.6 million thanks to early shipments of Spring 2023 wholesale orders and a reported 4 percent increase in direct-to-consumer sales to $368.1 million. “2023 is off ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin signs with Irish distribution partner Bleubird
German outdoor company Jack Wolfskin has entered into a partnership with Bleubird. The Belfast-based outdoor lifestyle gear and brand distributor will now exclusively represent Jack Wolfskin in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Since its inception in 2016, Bleubird has built a strong network of trusted retailers throughout Ireland. Matt Creighton, founder ...
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News briefsGramicci chooses London for first global store
Shaftesbury Capital, a real estate investment trust investing in London’s West End, including Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho, Chinatown and Fitzrovia, has announced that U.S. outdoor brand Gramicci will make its global debut at Seven Dials in Covent Garden. The 130-sqm store at 3 Earlham Street will carry the brand’s minimalist ...
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ArticleAnalysis: More than half of the outdoor stocks make gains in Q1
Our Q1 Outdoor Index includes the revenue and profit development of 37 major outdoor companies.
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News briefsPeak Performance with changes in European B2B structure
The Swedish ski and outdoor brand Peak Performance is restructuring its B2B business. Marcel Hess, who was previously responsible for the omnichannel business in Central Europe, will take over the management of the global B2B business with immediate effect. Hess has been with Peak Performance for more than 10 years ...
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News briefsWolverine Worldwide with new chairman and directors
Tom Long, the lead independent director for Wolverine Worldwide and former CEO of MillerCoors, LLC, will become chairman of Wolverine on May 4 following the retirement of Blake Krueger, chairman and retired CEO. Meanwhile, earlier this week, the parent of the Merrell and Saucony brands, among others, named three ...
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News briefsGarmont presents all-in-one shoe for biking and hiking
Source: Garmont Ride mode Garmont has unveiled the new 9.81 HI-RIDE, a hybrid shoe with a structure stiff enough to pedal efficiently but comfortable enough to walk in. Designed by the Veneto-based company for a previously unexplored market segment, the new shoe is meant to meet the ...
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ArticleIcebug switches to green power in Vietnam, CEO urges industry to follow suit
Aiming to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in its production process, Swedish footwear brand Icebug has been helping its factories in Vietnam install solar panels on their roofs for the past two years as part of a pilot project in collaboration with the German solar energy company BayWa r.e. ...
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News briefsCotopaxi supports J-PAL LAC to empower women in Latin America
Cotopaxi has announced a new partnership with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab in Latin America and the Caribbean (J-PAL LAC). The purpose of the collaboration is to focus on women’s empowerment in Central America. J-PAL supports women to set and achieve goals and actively participate in the economy ...
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News briefsHoka and Bodega release limited edition urban hiker
Hoka, a division of Deckers Brands, has announced its second capsule collection with Boston-based streetwear boutique Bodega. The two brands have teamed up to combine outdoor performance technology with urban streetwear design. The limited-edition version of the Tor Ultra urban hiking boot will be available in two special colors and ...
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News briefsDistrict Vision and Suunto launch collaborative products
Source: Suunto District Vision x Suunto shoe bag Los Angeles-based brand District Vision has integrated analog Finland-made Suunto compasses into two of its new products. The first drop of the collaboration project consists of a shoe bag and eyewear pouch, both knitted using a traditional Japanese knitting ...
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News briefsSuperga and Napapijri release hiking boot
Superga, the Italian brand owned by BasicNet, and Napapijri, part of VF Corp., have released a joint footwear capsule. The collaboration blends Superga’s outdoor Alpina sneakers with design elements borrowed from the Tibet, Napapijri’s first footwear. The Alpina sneakers were born in the 1950s and became popular among alpine adventurers. ...
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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 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 briefsMoncler introduced this year’s co-creators at spectacular live show in London
Moncler held its Moncler Genius showcase during London Fashion Week on Feb. 20. The event, which took over the entire footprint of the iconic Olympia London, attracted more than 10,000 people. The show featured immersive presentations combining sport, fashion and art. As previously reported, this year is seeing a redefinition ...
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News briefsRegatta collaborates with Christian Lacroix
British outdoor clothing and footwear brand Regatta has teamed up with Christian Lacroix on a collection of jackets, coats and accessories for autumn/winter 2023. The collection, which blends Regatta’s outdoor style with the fashion label’s colorful aesthetic, will preview at Paris Fashion Week in March and launch in retail in ...
