All Camping articles – Page 17
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News briefsSamsonite has divested all commercial activities in Russia
According to a company release, Samsonite International S.A. (and its consolidated subsidiaries) divested its Russia business on July 1. The withdrawal’s financial terms and details have not been disclosed. The company had announced in March that it had suspended all commercial activities in Russia until further notice. Kyle Gendreau, Samsonite’s ...
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ArticleDometic sees organic sales slip 1% in Q2, unveils new efficiency measures
Dometic saw a 1 percent decline in organic sales in the second quarter of 2022 as Service and Aftermarkets sales slipped following a strong year-earlier performance and retailers globally rebalanced their inventory levels amid tougher market conditions. Acquisitions and foreign currency tailwinds nonetheless allowed the company to boost its top ...
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News briefsCamelBak launches its first cooler backpack
CamelBak, the California-based specialist in personal hydration gear, is introducing its first cooler backpack for summer 2022. The new ChillBak Pack 30 features an integrated Fusion six-liter reservoir system for on-the-go hydration. A roll-top closure with separated dry and cold storage compartments aid in cooling efficiency while providing added storage. ...
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News briefsJD Sports reveals ongoing expansion plans for outdoor retail division
According to the Retailgazette and Drapers, the multi-channel retail group JD Sports is on a U.K. outdoor store opening spree that is to be continued. Both media reported that the company plans to open more than a dozen new stores this summer in the U.K. The outdoor division of JD ...
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News briefsKathmandu parent updates guidance
KMD Brands, formerly Kathmandu Holdings, is now forecasting total annual sales of NZ$955 to NZ$965 million (€580.7m to €586.8m) for the 12 months ending July 31 after a record performance during a winter promotional period for its Kathmandu retail operation. FY22 Ebitda, excluding one-off, non-cash items, including government subsidies, is ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy’s outdoor business shows resilience in Q1
Outdoor-related products, including the recently acquired backpack manufacturer Osprey Packs, led sales gains in the Home & Outdoor segment of El Paso, Texas-based consumer goods group Helen of Troy in the first quarter ended May 31. Sales gains for the segment came despite a decline in the company’s overall top ...
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ArticleAnalysis: Outdoor industry stocks fell more than 21% in Q2
Outdoor industry stocks fared worse in the second quarter than in the first period of 2022, declining an average of 21.18 percent compared to a 17.84 percent sequential drop in the average stock prices of companies primarily involved in the outdoor and bicycle sectors. This time around, our quarterly analysis ...
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News briefsManuel Dürmoser takes over as head of marketing at Primus
Manuel Dürmoser has taken up a new position as marketing manager at Primus AB in Solna, Sweden. The Austrian moved to the company from his role as global brand and marketing manager at Swedish brand Recco. Before moving to Scandinavia, Dürmoser was snowboard product manager at Atomic. He takes over ...
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ArticleJack Wolfskin acquires Polish distributor, establishes central hub for Eastern European growth
Jack Wolfskin has acquired its 24-year distributor for Poland, FAM Sp.K., strengthening its newly formed company Jack Wolfskin Poland Sp. z o.o., based in Gdynia near Gdansk, to bolster the brand’s presence in the fast-growing Polish market. The subsidiary will also serve as a strategic hub for all of Eastern ...
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News briefsKatadyn Germany takes over distribution for Modestone notebooks
Katadyn Germany has added the Finnish brand Modestone to its distribution portfolio. Modestone is a manufacturer of notebooks made from stone paper – a fire- and water-resistant paper that is not made from wood pulp but ground limestone. Stone paper production takes comparably less energy and water and requires no ...
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News briefsHelinox switches to recycled materials for majority of products
Source: Helinox Helinox is working on its environmental footprint by transforming its collection. From summer 2023, all fabrics used for chairs, tables, beds and transport bags will be made from recycled fibers (except for its lightweight collection). The company uses DAC TH72M aluminum for most of its ...
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News briefsNew Zealand start-up WoolAid launches first band-aids made from merino wool
Source: WoolAid WoolAid merino bandages Introducing its products at the Outdoor Retailer trade show, the start-up WoolAid has premiered with its band-aids based on pure merino wool fabrics. The company states that its bandages are breathable, flexible, sterile and biodegradable. Founded by outdoor enthusiast Lucas Smith, all ...
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News briefsThe winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award
Source: SOA Norrøna After extensive testing and lively discussions in the Austrian mountains, an international jury of outdoor journalists and gear specialists has agreed on the winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award for the upcoming spring/summer season. The overall winner of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award is Norrøna ...
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News briefsEquip Outdoor releases comprehensive sustainability report
Equip Outdoor Technologies, the owner of brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, has officially released its sustainability report 2021 at the Outdoor by ISPO show in Munich. The detailed and very transparent report unrolls the efforts and projects of the past years on 32 pages, like an increase ...
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News briefsKlean Kanteen with new drinkware collection made with 90% recycled stainless steel
Klean Kanteen has introduced its newest drinkware collection, Rise, set to launch in January 2023. According to the company, the collection is a high-end intersection of sustainability, design and durability, and its first made entirely with certified 90 percent post-consumer recycled 18/8 stainless steel. This reduces Klean Kanteen’s steel greenhouse ...
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News briefsGathr Outdoors acquires WaterPORT
Gathr Outdoors, known as MacNeill Pride Group until January 2022 and a family of outdoor, camping and recreation brands, announced the acquisition of California-based outdoor adventure water tank manufacturer WaterPORT. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. WaterPORT founder Adrian Frick will report to Cory Tholl, president of Gathr ...
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ArticleAustralian investment company acquires majority stake in Sea to Summit
Australian investment company Five V Capital has become the majority shareholder of Sea to Summit Pty Ltd, the adventure gear brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Sea to Summit offers adventure equipment such as sleeping bags, dry bags, sleeping mats, tents, camping kitchens and outdoor accessories worldwide. In Australia, Sea ...
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News briefsZyroFisher expands existing distribution partnership with Camelbak
In addition to the existing portfolio of Camelbak’s cycling products, the U.K.-based company ZyroFisher will also distribute Camelbak’s outdoor, running, hiking, tactical and everyday bottles and drinkware products in the U.K. and Ireland starting June 1, 2022. The commercial activities will be overseen by Adrian Davison, senior brand manager at ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor outlines long-term vision and financial goals for proposed separation of its business
Vista Outdoor, the parent company of 39 brands including CamelBak, Bushnell Golf, Foresight Sports, Bell Helmets, Camp Chef, Giro, QuietKat and Stone Glacier, held its annual investor day for institutional investors and analysts at the New York Stock Exchange this week. Speakers included CEO Chris Metz, CFO Sudhanshu Priyadarshi and ...
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ArticlePelican International acquires GSI Outdoors
Canadian paddlesports supplier Pelican International, Inc. (not to be confused with U.S. specialty case manufacturer Pelican Products Inc.) has acquired a majority stake in Spokane-based GSI Outdoors. The transaction is an important step in Pelican’s growth as it strives to diversify its offerings in the North American and international outdoor ...
