All General Outdoor articles – Page 87
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ArticleWeyco's key brands rise sharply, relaunch of Forsake planned for next year
Weyco Group reported double-digit sales increases for each of its four major footwear brands in the second quarter ended June 30, prompting total revenues to rise by 29 percent to $74.4 million from $57.6 million a year earlier. The group’s brands Florsheim and Stacy Adams saw their sales rise by ...
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ArticleSilva with new corporate appointments
After Silva was acquired by Northern European specialist growth equity investor Verdane in mid-2021, the new owner presented a comprehensive business plan until 2025, focusing on growth in the main markets of Sweden, Norway, the U.K. and Germany. It also identifies marketing as one of the key success factors, along ...
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News briefsJohnson Outdoors focuses on managing global supply chain issues
The U.S. parent of a portfolio of fishing, diving, camping, and watercraft brands, including Jetboil, Old Town, Eureka! and Ocean Kayak, saw its third-quarter gross margin dip to 36.1 percent from 45.7 percent in the year-ago period due to increased material costs that were driven by supply chain dynamics. With ...
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ArticleBoardriders publishes first ESG and CSR report
Roughly 16 months after Arne Arens, the former The North Face Europe CEO, took over as new chief executive officer of the Boardriders group, the company has released its ESG and CSR report 2020/21, which is the first of its kind. The group’s purpose, mission and foundation are supported by ...
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ArticleU.S. outdoor industry study examines recreation and outdoor companies’ hiring challenges
The Oregon State University’s center for the outdoor recreation economy, with support from Basecamp Outdoor, Path to Peak education and consulting and the Confluence of States, has conducted a new Outdoor Industry Workforce Assessment for the American Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable. The study aims to ...
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ArticleJack Wolfskin sales grow double-digit despite headwinds in China and Europe
Callaway reported record second-quarter results, driven by sales and operating profit growth at its top golf facilities. Callaway said pricing and other business improvements implemented in the first half of the year enabled the company to “outrun the ubiquitous inflationary pressures, unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and staffing challenges.” Net ...
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ArticleYeti sees plenty of upside from markets outside U.S.
Yeti, the premium drinkware and cooler brand, says it will focus on driving consumer relevance and “developing optimal omnichannel distribution” in the six European markets, Japan and Australia, where it already has brand penetration. After launching a website in the U.K. in 2019, the company added websites in Germany, France, ...
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ArticleCompass Diversified lifts guidance after Q2 sales surge by 19%
Compass Diversified (CoDi) lifted its outlook for the full year after a 19 percent rise in second-quarter net sales growth driven by Boa Technology and Lugano Diamonds. Net sales rose to $515.6 million from $431 million a year earlier. Net income increased to $31 million compared to a net loss ...
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News briefs10th annual OIA conference features inspiring speaker lineup
The tenth annual OIA Conference will be held Sept. 7 and 8 in Sheffield, England, at the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria. The list of speakers published by the Outdoor Industries Association around the key theme of “Open up the outdoors for everyone, how our industry can welcome the new, challenge ...
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ArticleOutDoor by ISPO stays at MOC for one more year, changes date
In a joint statement, the European Outdoor Group and Messe München have announced that the next OutDoor by ISPO will be held at MOC, in the north of Munich, just like the most recent 2022 edition of the show. However, the date is changing, and the show is now scheduled ...
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News briefsNew joint Textile Tracer Assessment report released by Fashion for Good and Textile Exchange
Fashion for Good and Textile Exchange have jointly released the Textile Tracer Assessment, an analysis and guide of physical tracer technologies for the industry. According to Textile Exchange, the assessment aims to benchmark capabilities and applications to help suppliers and brands choose the right solution for their traceability models and ...
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ArticleLenzing sees “significantly higher” Ebitda as H1 revenues jump
Specialist fiber maker Lenzing Group said it expected annual Ebitda to be significantly higher after reporting a 25 percent jump in half-year revenue, driven by higher fiber prices. The company said revenue in the six months to June 1 rose to €1.3 billion, compared with £1.03 billion a year earlier. ...
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News briefsRecco and Non-Stop Dogwear join SOG
SOG (Scandinavian Outdoor Group) is welcoming two new members: Recco, the well-known search and rescue technology brand from Sweden, and Non-Stop Dogwear, a Norwegian brand that outfits dogs and their owners with outdoor gear and clothing. The pan-Scandinavian group now counts 70 industry members.
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ArticleHydro Flask releases sustainability improvements and emissions goals
Hydro Flask has released news on its sustainability efforts. As of spring 2022, the Helen of Troy brand has switched to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified packaging, including 80-100 percent recycled content, and eliminated single-use plastic packaging for more than 90 percent of the brand’s products. Working with its parent company, ...
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ArticleNew report on Myanmar garment worker’s situation
After Myanmar’s military illegally seized power on Feb. 1, 2021, garment workers – mostly women – have been on the front line of the country’s civil disobedience movement to restore democracy in Myanmar. According to a newly released report by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC), at least ...
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News briefsEquip hires new head of marketing
Source: Equip Outdoor Technologies Trudi Boswell Trudi Boswell, a long-term outdoor industry veteran, has joined the Equip Outdoor team as the new head of marketing for the Equip brands Lowe Alpine and Rab. For over five years, Boswell has worked at Mammut, filling the role of managing ...
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News briefsOberalp Group expects growth to continue in 2022
The Oberalp Group posted revenues of €303 million in 2021, up from around €220 million in 2020. Oberalp owns the brands Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Evolv, Wild Country and LaMunt. In an interview with Pambianconews, Oberalp’s board member Ruth Oberrauch said that the company expects revenues to increase further in 2022 ...
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ArticleOutdoor goods in Russia enjoy a rise in popularity, despite skyrocketing prices
Demand for outdoor goods in the Russian online stores has jumped by 100 to 300 percent in the summer of 2022 compared with the same period of the previous year. One of the largest Russian online marketplaces, Sbermegamarket, said that in June-July, it sold 340 percent more goods for outdoor ...
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News briefsPeak Performance sustainability report 2021 published
The Amer Sports brand Peak Performance has published its sustainability report 2021. The comprehensive paper highlights the main actions taken during the year and delivers a full list of Tier 1 and 2 suppliers and material info. Besides the successes made, the long-term circularity goals are defined for product longevity, ...
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ArticleColumbia Sportswear releases 2021 ESG report
Just after publishing its FY22 sales and profit outlooks, Columbia Sportswear has released its 2021 environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, highlighting the progress made throughout 2021 in the three pillars of the company’s CSR strategy: empowering people, sustaining places, and responsible practices, with a focus on Columbia’s four primary ...
