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BenQ launches new membrane technology for apparel
(SGI) BenQ Materials Corporation, a Taiwanese company specializing in materials science, has launched a new nanoporous waterproof/breathable membrane technology for high-performance sports apparel which, it claims, provides both environmental sustainability and more benefits than other, more popular membranes. The key component of the new Xpore membrane is polyolefin, which belongs ...
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ArticleJohnson Outdoors’ profits up 83%
(SGI) Johnson Outdoors recorded strong gains in revenues and profits in all its divisions except Watercrafts for its first fiscal quarter, ended on Dec. 27, 2019. The company’s net income jumped by a staggering 83 percent from the year-ago period to $6.4 million.
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New chief executive for Haglöfs
(SGI) The Swedish outdoor company Haglöfs has not had a chief executive since November 2019, when Carsten Unbehaun left to become the new CEO of Asics EMEA. The vacancy has finally been filled by its global sales director, Fredrik Ohlsson. In his new role, Ohlsson will continue the brand’s ongoing ...
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VF lowers its outlook
(SGI) In releasing its results for its third quarter ended on Dec. 28 on Thursday, VF Corporation said its business so far this year has performed at the high end of its group’s long-term growth objectives, but the management admitted that it will not be able to meet the targets ...
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The ski market is apparently growing in the long term
Manufacturers’ deliveries of skis, boots and bindings to the trade grew for the third year in a row during the winter 2018/19 season, according to an annual study recently released by the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (Fesi). Some analysts expect the trend to continue to be positive ...
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Spain’s mountaineering market consolidates
Spain’s market for mountaineering products was once again marked by consolidation in 2019. The big players got stronger, while the small players diminished in number, although there were fewer store closings than in previous years. Among the victims were Anayet Vertical, of Zaragoza, and MMallorca and Trekoon, both in Palma ...
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Adidas launches a skiwear line
Confirming a report in Süddeutsche Zeitung, Adidas says it is planning to enter the snowsports market with a line of winter sports apparel for cross-country and alpine skiing, ski touring and snowboarding for the autumn/winter 2020/21 season. It will be launched under its growing sub-brand for outdoor products, Adidas Terrex, ...
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Hydro Flask is once again Helen of Troy’s shining star
Lifted by Hydro Flask, sales at Helen of Troy’s Housewares segment jumped by 28.5 percent to $183.2 million in the fiscal third quarter ended on Nov. 30. The better-than-expected results led the group to lift its guidance for the year.
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Outdoor brands and retailers help fight the Australian fire
(SGI) Several companies in the sporting goods industry have been involved in various ways helping to save wildlife and fight the enormous bush fires that have already burned millions of hectares of land in Australia since early September.
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Amer is focusing on brand management
(SGI) In a move intended to get closer to the consumer, Amer Sports is introducing a new “brand-direct” business model into its global sales organization. Each of the brands in Amer’s portfolio – Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic, Salomon, Suunto, Wilson and Precor – will have a dedicated, direct sales structure ...
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ArticleIspo Group activates end consumers
(SGI+) With the third Sports Week scheduled to take place from Saturday, Jan. 25, to Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, the Ispo Group is again organizing a series of activities and events in Munich and the surrounding area in connection with this year’s Ispo Munich trade show. In keeping with the ...
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Sinoff appointed new managing director of Evolv
An American outdoor industry veteran, Bill Sinoff, has been named general manager of Evolv climbing shoes. The Los Angeles-based company, founded in 2003 by Brian Chung, was acquired by the Italian Oberalp Group last summer.
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ArticleWhat next in 2020 and beyond?
Many brand and retailers ar on a mission to reinvent themselves. Which companies are leading the pace and why and what are key trends?
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ArticleNew managing director at Bergzeit
Markus Zabel has been appointed to one of the two managing director posts at Bergzeit. He replaces Markus Kasperbauer, who left the role after a year, citing personal reasons. The new manager will oversee Bergzeit’s cus- tomer service, corporate IT, quality management, finance and logistics. Zabel will work with the ...
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ArticleOutdoor industry stocks on the rise in 2019
This exclusive chart shows the market capitalization development of the top stock listed outdoor companies (2019 vs 2018). This is exclusive data and analysis for Professional Members.
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Mountain Warehouse’s sales up by 16%
For the 13 weeks ended on December 29, 2019, Mountain Warehouse saw sales climb by 16.2 percent to £95.8 million (€112.0m-$125.0m).
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European Outdoor Group invites more retailers to join its ranks
Currently, there are 11 organizations among the 100-plus members of the European Outdoor Group (EOG), which between them represent 24 retail companies with around 2,000 doors (and online sales) in nine European countries.
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VF Corp. sets new social and environmental targets
In 2016, VF Corp. presented its “Made for Change” sustainability and corporate responsibility strategy, which describes the company’s approach to balancing growth, value creation and innovation – as well as its commitment to lead the entire industry into a more sustainable future.
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Conzzeta is divesting Mammut
The board of directors of the Swiss Conzzeta group has decided to evaluate proposals for the takeover of its Mammut business unit and some other non-core operations, and to focus on its bigger Bystronic business unit, which deals with the automation and integration of the material and data flow in ...
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BlackYak opens technology center in Germany
Since entering the European market officially in 2016, BlackYak has quickly established itself in the global outdoor industry thanks to numerous innovations and very distinctive design. Also contributing to this success were 24 Ispo Awards, which the South Korean outdoor specialist has so far received for its products targeting serious ...
