All Camping articles – Page 23
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Nemo launches consumer-facing Adventure Resources edutainment portal
U.S. brand Nemo has created a new platform within its website to interact and educate consumers in an inclusive manner and reduce barriers to accessing outdoor activities. The ”Adventure Resources” landing page launch is coordinated with the premiere of Nemo’s new website and an internal, business-guiding “Impact Compass”. Its resources ...
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News briefsSiegwarth hands over operational management of Ortlieb
After four years, Jürgen Siegwarth has handed over the reins of Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH to Martin Esslinger at the end of February. The realignment of the German manufacturer of outdoor equipment, which was initiated by company founder and managing partner Hartmut Ortlieb in 2017, was decisively shaped by Siegwarth during ...
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News briefsThe Microfibre Consortium invests in research and networking HR
Source: The Microfibre Consortium Dr Kelly Sheridan, head of research at The Microfibre Consortium Following the launch of the Microfibre 2030 commitment last year (which seeks a more active role for members and proactive, cross-industry work), The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has expanded its team, adding three new ...
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News briefsOutdoor Broker merges with Bergzeit GmbH
With a clearance sale including discounts up to 70 percent, German overstock dealer Outdoor Broker is preparing its merger with Bergzeit GmbH. Outdoor Broker has already been working closely with Bergzeit GmbH at its administrative headquarters in Otterfing, Bavaria, since 2017. Due to the overlapping customer base, the two companies ...
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ISPO Shanghai takes place in June
Messe München’s Chinese representative has announced the dates for this year’s ISPO Shanghai. The show serves as the leading multi-segment summer trade show for the sports industry in Asia. Originally scheduled for mid-July, the event will now take place June 16-18, 2022, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). ...
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ArticleYeti forecasts topline growth of 18-20%; will adopt key strategies in Europe
Yeti’s current outlook for 2022 calls for 18-22 percent revenue growth, but an EPS range some 3.4 percent below the current Wall Street consensus as it faces “significantly higher” inbound freight costs and an increase in costs for raw materials such as resin and stainless steel. On the upside, the ...
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ArticleAn increasing number of brands is entering the apparel rental business
For outdoor and sports equipment brands, the rental business is an essential pillar for a sustainable business. And now, a growing number of companies are offering apparel as well. Here’s an overview.
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News briefsSwedish travel tech startup raises €2.5 million for campsite marketplace
Stockholm-based company Acamp has received €2.5 million for its travel tech platform, which aims to help campers easily find attractive and unusual campsites. The funding was led by Spintop Ventures, with participation from LRF Ventures and existing investor Centripetal Capital. Acamp was founded in 2020 by Paul Berggren and Öjje ...
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News briefsHelinox records strong sales growth in Europe in 2021
Helinox has closed in 2021 with a 50 percent increase in sales. The Korean outdoor camping furniture specialist grew in all of its key European markets, which include Germany, the U.K., France, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Helinox relies on an omnichannel sales mix of wholesale, distribution, and DTC. For 2022 ...
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News briefsJohnson Outdoors with new VP global ops & supply chain
Johnson Outdoors Inc, the U.S.-based company with a portfolio of brands in water sports, fishing, diving and camping that includes the Jetboil, Eureka, Ocean Kayak and Scubapro brands, has appointed Terry Troutman as its new vice president, global operations and supply chain. Troutman will report to Helen Johnson-Leipold, CEO, and ...
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ArticleColeman helps boost Q4 sales at Newell Brands outdoor unit
Final quarter sales at Newell Brands Outdoor & Recreation division rose to $304 million from $249 million a year ago, as growth in the outdoor equipment and beverage categories offset a slight decline in technical apparel. Core sales at the division, home of the Coleman, Campingaz and Marmot brands, grew ...
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News briefsBach to launch tents and outdoor furniture this summer
The Swiss company Bach Backpacks changes its name to Bach Equipment: by acquiring product lines and production details from the Dutch brand Nigor and integrating its design team, the company is now expanding its portfolio to include tents and furniture. According to Bach, even its expertise in backpack design and ...
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ArticleFenix reports records for Q4 thanks to sales increase and despite Omicron hit
Fenix Outdoor International has reported record fourth-quarter earnings driven by surging sales in its Frilufts segment and the delivery of goods delayed in the previous three months from the Brands division. The company said net sales for the three months to December 31 rose by 33 percent to €196.5 million ...
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Dutch camping specialist Obelink wants to become a marketplace
Retailtrends.nl reports that camping outfitter Obelink has just opened its online shop to third-party suppliers from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, becoming the first specialized camping and outdoor marketplace. In addition to its web store, the retailer, which was founded in 1960, also operates a megastore with around 72,500 square ...
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Solo Brands seeks new CFO
Solo Brands, the U.S. company that began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in October and owns several DTC-focused brands, including Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak and Isle Paddleboard, announced that its current CFO, Sam Simmons, will step down later this year. Simmons will remain in the CFO role ...
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ArticleJohnson Outdoors sees strong orders, Q1 sales slip amid supply chain disruptions
Johnson Outdoors, the owner of the Jetboil and Eureka brands, amongst others, saw sales decrease in the first quarter of its financial year as supply chain disruptions made it difficult to keep up with demand for outdoor recreation products. Total company sales in the three months to Dec. 31 declined ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor raises guidance after record Q3
Minnesota-based Vista Outdoor raised its guidance for its fiscal year ending this March after reporting record results in the third quarter ended Dec. 26 amid continued high consumer demand for sporting and outdoor products. Vista Outdoor is now projecting fiscal year 2022 sales of $2.97 billion to $3.0 billion, representing ...
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U.S. outdoor brand Nemo keeps growing, plans new hires in 2022
Nemo, a New Hampshire-based outdoor camping gear company, says it has nearly doubled its team in the past two years despite the pandemic and plans to add six positions in 2022. The brand is approaching its 20th anniversary and sees the steady growth not only as a positive indicator of ...
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News briefsStanley reports great year, benefits from outdoor trend amid pandemic
Pacific Market International (PMI) said its U.S. camping and drinkware brand Stanley had a magnificent 2021, benefiting from strong growth in outdoor participation during the pandemic. PMI, which since last September has been owned by Illinois-based Havi Group, a privately held global company that provides supply chain, sourcing and consumer ...
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News briefsEx Vango-distributor Sport-Tech starts distribution of new tent brand Tambu
Sport-Tech/Rui-Yi-Lin, a company based near Heidelberg, Germany, and established as a sales agency as well as a supplier of non-branded tents (for buying groups such as Intersport and Sport 2000) and their own tent offerings under the brand Tentastic, has taken over distribution of the new tent brand Tambu. Coming ...
