All General Outdoor articles – Page 98
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ArticleRocky Brands almost doubles Q1 net sales driven by strong wholesale performance
U.S. footwear company Rocky Brands’ sales for the three months to March 31 rose 90.5 percent year on year to $167.0 million. The figure includes $64.0 million in net revenue from the company’s Boston Group, compared with $6.5 million in the same period last year. The Boston group includes The ...
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News briefsGrassroots Connect scheduled for June 6-9 in Knoxville, TN
Grassroots Connect, the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance’s (GOA) biannual U.S. buying show, returns to Knoxville, Tennessee, June 6-9, 2022, attracting retailers from across the GOA network with 206 doors across the country. The 122 exhibitors at the show include apparel brands such as Patagonia, The North Face, Vuori, Smartwool and Toad&Co; ...
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ArticleRestricting the use of PFAS: Multinational and cross-industry activities underway
As early as 2014, a group of researchers had examined the effect of exposure of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) stemming from outdoor jackets. The study showed that among the background population, the highest intermediate exposure was a factor of 3-10 below the estimated average dietary intake, while among individuals occupationally exposed ...
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Slide & OTS Winter returns to Telford in 2023
Following the successful Slide & OTS Winter Show in January, a survey of possible dates and locations for a future show revealed a preference for Telford as the venue and a date in early January. This information, along with changes to the buying calendar, new dates for international shows and ...
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Newell Brands’ outdoor sales lifted by early retailer orders
Newell Brands’ outdoor and recreation division’s first-quarter sales increased by 15 percent to $388 million, bolstered by accelerated orders of seasonal products by retailers, as operating income tripled to $45 million. Brands within the segment include Aerobed, Bubba, Campingaz, Coleman, Contigo, Marmot and Stearns. Core sales were 22.9 percent ...
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Article50 years after the sale of the brand, the Millet family has taken back the lead
Source: Millet Jean-Pierre Millet Millet Mountain Group, formerly part of the Swiss Calida Group and owner of the brands Lafuma and Millet, has completed its acquisition by the new main shareholder Jean-Pierre Millet (grandson of the brand Millet’s founders) and Inspiring Sport Capital, a private equity fund ...
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News briefsColumbia Sportswear to expand distribution center in Kentucky
Columbia Sportswear announced it will expand the capacities at its Robards, Kentucky, distribution facility. The company has operated a distribution center in the state since 2004 and plans to invest approximately $4 million in the facility and create more than 175 full-time jobs for employees and supervisory staff in the ...
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News briefsHans Eckerström succeeds Bengt Baron as chairman of Thule Group
At Thule Group’s Annual General Meeting, long-time board member Hans Eckerström was elected to succeed Bengt Baron as chairman of the board. Baron had decided in the fall of 2021 to retire from his role at this year’s AGM after eleven years on the board, the last four of which ...
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ArticleFenix Outdoor sales rise 30 percent in first quarter
Fenix Outdoor International generated a 22 percent increase in first-quarter operating profit to €17.7 million on a 30 percent topline expansion to €165.2 million against €127.1 million. The outcome was negatively impacted by about €2 million in one-time additional transportation costs. But the strong results for the Fjällräven, Tierra, and ...
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ArticlePolygiene posts higher net sales in Q1, but sees decline in operating profit
Polygiene reported a rise in first-quarter sales, despite ongoing difficulties due to inflation, supply-chain constraints and the war in Ukraine. The Swedish firm reported net sales of 45.1 million Swedish kronor (€4.3m) for the three months to March 31, an increase of 7.5 percent compared to the same period last ...
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News briefsNaturkompaniet opens third store in Norway
Swedish retail chain Naturkompaniet opened its third store in Norway on April 28 at AMFI Moa in Ålesund. The company, part of Frilufts Retail Europe AB, owned by Fenix Outdoor International AG, said it plans to run about ten doors in the country by the end of 2023. “Our third ...
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News briefsNew outdoor show in Salzburg?
According to Fashion Network, Brandboxx Salzburg is launching its own outdoor trade show. The premiere in the Austrian order center is set for June 21-23 (one week after OutDoor by ISPO in Munich), the publication reports. The show is designed for hard and soft goods as well as innovations and ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter opens second city store in 2022
On April 28, outdoor equipment supplier Globetrotter is opening its newest store in downtown Augsburg in southern Germany. On three floors and around 1,000 square meters, the store in Annastrasse offers a broad outdoor range from the hiking, trekking, travel and everyday outdoor segments as well as brand stores from ...
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News briefsLenzing launches Tree Climate fabric collection for sustainable outdoor apparel
Lenzing, the Austrian manufacturer of wood-based specialty fibers, has launched the Tree Climate fabric collection of Tencel™, curated by outdoor fabric innovators David Parkes and Marco Weichert, at Performance Days in Munich. The new Tree Climate outdoor fabric collection features the wide range and versatility of the Tencel brand’s Lyocell ...
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News briefsHigg technology platform raises $50 million in Series B funding
Sustainability platform Higg has announced details of its $50 million Series B funding round. The funding is co-led by technology growth investor Silversmith Capital Partners and Tom Steyer and Katie Hall’s Galvanize Climate Solutions, with participation from Series A partners Titan Grove and Buckhill Capital. With nearly 50,000 brand and ...
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News briefsElevate Textiles reports its sustainability efforts 2022
In its newly released sustainability report 2022, the U.S.-based fabric and components company Elevate Textiles (owner of yarn brand Gütermann and fabric company Burlington, among others) reveals the progress made and the goals set for the future across its brands. As reported in last year’s paper, the company has set ...
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News briefsPrimaLoft publishes 2021 sustainability report
U.S. based company PrimaLoft has published its first “Relentlessly Responsible” report, showcasing the company’s efforts and achievements towards sustainability in 2021 and giving an insight into the future vision of PrimaLoft. The company’s look back on 2021 shows strides towards decarbonization through concerted efforts in all parts of the business. ...
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ArticleThredUp debuts Recommerce 100 report, sees rapid growth of brand’s resale programs
U.S.-based company ThredUP, a large online resale service provider and platform for women’s and kids’ apparel, shoes and accessories, has started a monthly index that tracks which brands and retailers have launched resale programs and monitors their potential impact on the planet. The monthly Recommerce 100 report, conducted by the ...
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ArticleNew coalition of Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Fair Wear and the Ethical Trading Initiative
Following the launch of the The Industry We Want (TIWW) project geared towards ensuring ethical pay for workers, thriving businesses along the supply chain and a positive impact on the planet, the three organizations Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Fair Wear Foundation and the Ethical Trading Initiative have joined forces to ...
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News briefsScandinavian Village at OutDoor by ISPO
As always, the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG) will be organizing a Scandinavian Village at the upcoming OutDoor by ISPO (12-14 June) in Munich. The trade show will take place at the MOC Veranstaltungscenter, with the Scandinavian Village located in Hall 4. The hosts will serve coffee and present the latest ...
