All General Outdoor articles – Page 138
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Alpkit opens its first Scottish store
Alpkit has opened a new store in Edinburgh, not far from the iconic Arthur’s Seat volcano in Holyrood Park. It is the sixth store of the outdoor brand, based in Nottinghamshire, England, and its first in Scotland. In a statement published on its website, the company described its Scottish store ...
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News briefsHeiQ introduces antiviral textile mask with copper coating
Swiss company HeiQ is launching a new face mask that it says destroys 100 percent of tested viruses and bacteria within minutes of contact with the textile material. The patented HeiQ MetalliQ mask consists of a fabric coated with a pure copper coating. Behind the technology, in addition to the ...
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News briefsArc’teryx partners with upcycling designer McLaughlin
Source: Arc’Teryx Nicole McLaughlin Vancouver-based outdoor brand Arc’teryx just announced a new collaboration with designer Nicole McLaughlin from New York. She is considered the star among upcycling artists and has more than 600,000 followers on Instagram. Having worked on upcycling projects for Puma, Crocs, Russell Athletic and ...
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American Outdoor Brands creates chief marketing officer role
American Outdoor Brands, formerly known as Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation until 2016, has announced that Curtis Smith has been named chief marketing officer, a newly created role in the company. Smith will lead the marketing, brand management, creative, e-commerce, and customer service teams. Smith joined the company as a ...
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News briefsGCI Outdoor sold to MacNeill Pride Group
Tennessee-based MacNeill Pride Group, a portfolio company of middle-market private equity firm Centre Partners from New York and a manufacturer of outdoor products and sporting goods under the ORCA, PrideSports, Champ, Pride Golf Tee and Professional Tee System brands, has acquired Connecticut-based GCI Outdoor (GCI). Terms of the transaction were ...
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Aquapac invests in growth during lockdown
U.K. outdoor and watersports accessories brand Aquapac has reported strong sales performance in the last nine months. The best performance in the first half of the fiscal year in four years is attributed to investment in new products, a new marketing manager and the Covid-19 pandemic, which is bringing more ...
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Hydro Flask expands into Latin American market
After launching in Uruguay in late 2019 and expanding into Mexico in early 2020, Hydro Flask is now also present in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. The expansion in Latin America occurs via strategic relationships with Gubrand (Uruguay), Alta Vertical (Mexico), JMC Group (Argentina), NICX (Bolivia) and Optima SA (Paraguay). Key ...
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News briefsRocky Brands reports higher Q1 revenue, net income
U.S.-based footwear and apparel maker Rocky Brands reported soaring first-quarter revenue and net income on the back of strong demand from its wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. The company said revenue for the three months to March 31 rose 57.3 percent to $87.7 million. Wholesale segment sales increased 69.1 percent, while ...
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News briefsRab launches down collect and recycling program
As part of its long-term sustainability strategy, British outdoor brand Rab has recently started its own down collect and recycle scheme. The service is offered at Rab’s U.K. headquarters in Alfreton, Derbyshire, and launched in partnership with the Italian recycling down experts at Minardi Piume. Consumers are offered to bring ...
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News briefsNew Global Brand Director at Berghaus
Source: Berghaus Charlie Pym, new Berghaus brand director Pentland Brands has announced the appointment of Charlie Pym as global brand director for Berghaus. He replaces Kev McFadyen, who Pentland Brands appointed global brand director for the Speedo brand last November, and joins Berghaus from the world of ...
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News briefsprAna calls for people to give up eco-unfriendly habits
As part of a three-week campaign, U.S. brand prAna wants to inspire people to rethink their daily lives and identify an environmentally harmful habit they can give up. They are then asked to post their personal pledge with a photo or video on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook using #NotGoingTo and ...
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News briefsDidriksons presents new brand logo
Swedish brand Didriksons presents a new brand logo designed by the Swedish advertising agency The Bond. The new logo will be seen on the new styles of the Fall/Winter 21 collection and is derived from simplified angles found in the profile of a jacket, resembling an arrow pointing forward. The ...
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News briefsWildberries launches in the U.S.
Russia’s largest online retailer, Wildberries, has entered the U.S. market, expanding its presence to 14 countries. The company has been active in increasing its international presence this year, with the launch of its German online store in January and France, Italy and Spain one month later. In 2020, the platform’s ...
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Woolly is launching new plastic-free merino jacket
Woolly, a Seattle-based Merino wool company, is in the process of a new Kickstarter campaign for its new Puffy jacket, a sustainable weatherproof jacket, described as the brand’s “sustainable alternative to jackets that include nylon, polyester, and synthetic fill.” The jacket is equipped with a NatureDry weatherproof shell and lightweight ...
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Kathmandu kicks off circular mapping project
Kathmandu is partnering with The Renewal Workshop on a new circular mapping project across Australia and New Zealand. The project is set to establish renewal and recommerce programs for Kathmandu’s customers in the two countries in the future. The initiative is said to be the first of its kind in ...
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News briefsSKS Germany and Ortlieb launch joint clinics
Bicycle accessories manufacturer SKS Germany and waterproof equipment manufacturer Ortlieb have jointly launched the “SKS & Ortlieb Roadshow” in Germany. The tour is intended to give interested dealers a time-efficient possibility to learn about new products, the brands and the associated USPs such as “Made in Germany”, despite the Covid-related ...
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New global sales manager for Primus
Sofie Thorp Sofie Thorp is the new global sales manager for Swedish outdoor equipment supplier Primus, part of Fenix Outdoor AB. She succeeds Elena Sandnes, who is taking on new challenges after 6.5 years at Primus. The Solna-based brand has been producing products for outdoor cooking since ...
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News briefsNewell's sales surge 21%
Newell Brands’ revenues for the first quarter rose by 21.3 percent to $2.3 billion, with core sales increasing by 20.9 percent. Overall, every business unit and major region increased core sales compared with the year-ago quarter. The management said that 2021 is off to a great start, with double-digit growth, ...
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A round table on the future of Italy’s outdoor industry
The Italian Outdoor Group (IOG) hosted an online round table for the actors of the Italian outdoor industry on April 29, titled “Outdoor: domani è adesso” (tomorrow is now). The IOG is part of Assosport, the Italian association of sporting goods manufacturers. The event was moderated by Benedetto Sironi, chief ...
