News Briefs – Page 376
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In a preliminary statement, the Lafuma Group reported today a...
In a preliminary statement, the Lafuma Group reported today a 10.0 drop in its total turnover in local currencies and on a pro-forma basis for the financial year ended last Dec. 31, pointing out that the decline was in line with its profitable growth strategy. Sales fell by 9.2 percent ...
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In a preliminary statement, JD Sports Fashion reported a strong...
In a preliminary statement, JD Sports Fashion reported a strong 12 percent increase in same-store sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 3, in spite of strong comparatives in the previous year, as well as for the first 48 weeks of its current financial year, ended on the same day. ...
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Jack Wolfskin, which is going under new management, has reported...
Jack Wolfskin, which is going under new management, has reported a 6.5 percent sales increase to €365 million for the financial year ended last Sept. 30, after declines of one percent and 8 percent in the previous two years, but this was apparently due primarily to its international expansion, notably ...
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ABC-Mart, the Japanese-based sports retailer, which operates more than 800...
ABC-Mart, the Japanese-based sports retailer, which operates more than 800 stores in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, has reported a 15 percent sales increase to 150.0 billion yen (€1,097m-$1,284m) for the nine months ended Nov. 30. The gross margin dropped slightly to 55.4 percent, but net earnings rose by 28 ...
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Footwear was the fastest-growing sector of the European market in...
Footwear was the fastest-growing sector of the European market in 2013, rising by 5.2 percent to €1.3 billion in terms of the sell-in, says the European Outdoor Group, taking the figures from its State of the Trade Survey. This translated into an estimated retail value of over €2.7 billion, with ...
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Global sales of the outdoor performance apparel market were worth...
Global sales of the outdoor performance apparel market were worth more than $25 billion in 2013, with double-digit growth in emerging markets, according to a new 54-page report published by just-style.com. The report examines the current status and future prospects of the outdoor industry, identifying leading brands and retailers, and ...
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Care Plus, the insect-repellent product of Tropenzorg, has received authorization...
Care Plus, the insect-repellent product of Tropenzorg, has received authorization to market all over the European Union seven products utilizing its Deet lotion in various proportions as pump sprays, a gel and its classic lotion as well, which has been on the Dutch market since 2007. The permit was granted ...
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The Outdoor Industry Association has formally begun the search process...
The Outdoor Industry Association has formally begun the search process for the successor of Frank Hugelmeyer, who resigned from the position of president and chief executive of the American association last September, after 15 years in the post. The OIA has hired The Forest Group to help in the recruitment ...
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Gerber Legendary Blades, a division of Fiskars Brands, has agreed...
Gerber Legendary Blades, a division of Fiskars Brands, has agreed to pay a $2.6 million fine and abide by a permanent injunction to settle a case involving the Gerber Gator Combo Axe. Fiskars and CPSC jointly announced the recall of the product in 2011, but in a complaint filed on ...
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The National Advertising Division (NAD) in the U.S. has recommended that...
The National Advertising Division (NAD) in the U.S. has recommended that Sawyer Products discontinue certain claims for the company's point-of-use water filter products. The claims included: 1 Million Gallons Guaranteed; Cartridge Life: 1,000,000 gallons; Tested and Verified by the United Nations; and The Sawyer Hollow Filter Membrane filter is the only ...
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Lowa is presenting a new winter boot for the next...
Lowa is presenting a new winter boot for the next autumn/winter season, saying that its function is similar to that of winter tires, which are mandatory for driving cars in certain circumstances. The new Lowa Wintersole incorporates a special Vibram G Elika Ice outsole whose design resembles that of ice ...
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Altra Running, the young brand of trail running shoes recently...
Altra Running, the young brand of trail running shoes recently acquired by Icon Health & Fitness, launched what it claims is the first “smart” running shoe at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Called Halo, it features technology that provides the wearer information in real time on running ...
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Komperdell is launching a new and quick adjustment concept for...
Komperdell is launching a new and quick adjustment concept for the length of its Nordic walking and ski poles, using a button on the handle. No other poles can be adjusted more simply and faster, the company claims, arguing that most hikers and backcountry skiers don't adjust the length of ...
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An Australian outdoor brand, Project, presented a line of winter...
An Australian outdoor brand, Project, presented a line of winter jackets and pants at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market that incorporates infrared reflecting materials developed by Celliant. The technology is said to improve the wearer's blood circulation, thus stimulating his or her performance and endurance, by recycling body heat as ...
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Eagle's Nest Outfitters (ENO), an American supplier of parachute hammocks...
Eagle's Nest Outfitters (ENO), an American supplier of parachute hammocks and other outdoor accessories, came out as the 2014 overall winner of the REI Vendor Partners of the Year awards. REI's employees voted also in favor of Kühl, Thule and Osprey Packs for specific product categories.
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Mammut is asking owners of a Mammut/Snowpulse avalanche airbag as...
Mammut is asking owners of a Mammut/Snowpulse avalanche airbag as a precaution to re-equip the release units of the backpacks with a special plastic clip. The point of possible concern is the connection between the release mechanism and the Venturi valve in avalanche airbags produced for the winter seasons from ...
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Johnson Outdoors has launched a new website for paddlesports, EscapeToTheWater.com....
Johnson Outdoors has launched a new website for paddlesports, EscapeToTheWater.com. The company hopes that it will become a favorite online destination for paddlers who will post videos and photos on the website as a blog. It will provide tips and techniques, news and reviews. Of course, the website also showcases ...
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Bridgedale's MerinoFusion performance ski socks are going to be endorsed...
Bridgedale's MerinoFusion performance ski socks are going to be endorsed by the U.S. National Ski Patrol, the Professional Ski Association of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors. In addition to these endorsements in the U.S., Bridgedale's outdoor socks have been adopted by the 32 mountain rescue teams across ...
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Vasque, Osprey Packs, Nemo Equipment, Leki Trekking Poles and Darn...
Vasque, Osprey Packs, Nemo Equipment, Leki Trekking Poles and Darn Tough Socks have announced the official 2015 Thru-Hike Syndicate. Members of the American syndicate will be sharing photos, videos and stories during their thru-hiking experience via social media while representing the brands. In exchange, participating brands will supply the members ...
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Scarpa has welcomed two freeride skiers, Lynsey Dyer and Ben...
Scarpa has welcomed two freeride skiers, Lynsey Dyer and Ben Leoni, to its roster of sponsored athletes. The move reflects the brand's growth in the freeride-ski category. Graham Zimmerman has joined the company as a sponsored athlete for climbing. More in Sporting Goods Intelligence Europe.
