All Other outdoor sports articles – Page 6
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ArticleSurf Expo expands offering to include select outdoor products
Trade shows around the world continue to look for ways to redefine themselves or strengthen their presence in the order market, which is increasingly dominated by digital or exclusive events. The latest example is Florida’s Surf Expo, a three-day action sports trade show in Orlando produced by Emerald X, the ...
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News briefsSuperfeet welcomes former Nike executive as new CEO
Washington state-based insole manufacturer Superfeet has named Trip Randall as its new CEO. Randall has more than 23 years of experience in the footwear market and has held various positions at Nike, including Vice President and General Manager of Nike Running in North America, Global Vice President and General Manager ...
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News briefsPOC with new Head of Sales EMEA
Source: POC Oliver Coxhead POC, the manufacturer of snow sports and cycling helmets, goggles, protective equipment and apparel founded in Sweden in 2005, continues to expand its presence in key markets, adding important roles to its European and international sales organization. Oliver Coxhead, the current Country Manager ...
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News briefsNobis expands into China via joint venture
Nobis Inc, a Canadian outerwear and accessories brand available in over 35 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, announced its joint venture with Shenzhen-based multi-brand fashion group ShenZhen Ellassay Fashion Co. as part of Nobis’ global expansion strategy. The strategic alliance leverages the strengths of both ...
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ArticleOutDoor by ISPO scores with community spirit, sustainability and inspiration
Three days and over 650 exhibitors! OutDoor by ISPO 2023 is over and has been hailed as a success. We bring you some reactions.
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News briefsBelgian start-up Gofluo raises €1 million for international growth
Belgian start-up Gofluo has received €1 million to accelerate business growth and expand into the USA, France and Germany. Four experienced business angels and venture capital fund Freshmen, which is already a shareholder, participated in the funding round. The innovative, female-run fashion brand was founded in 2018 by Julie Vets. ...
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ArticleRossignol Group strengthens global softgoods division
Source: Rossignol Group Liz Wilson, the new GM of Rossi’s Global Softgoods Division French Rossignol Group has hired Liz Wilson as General Manager of the group’s Global Softgoods Division, an experienced outdoor and active lifestyle expert. Wilson’s extensive professional experience working with leading sports and outdoor lifestyle ...
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ArticleAuthentic acquires intellectual property of Hunter
After several weeks of negotiations, Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has acquired the intellectual property of Hunter, the British brand known for its iconic Original Wellington boots. With more than 160 years of heritage, the Hunter brand has evolved from a rubber boot to a lifestyle brand offering an extensive footwear ...
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ArticleVF Corp. has a “realistic” turnaround strategy in place
VF Corp., which has begun a rigorous six- to 12-month process to find a new CEO, says it has a plan in place that will improve its sales and profitability fortunes over the next 12 months. It centers on continued growth for its The North Face (TNF), EMEA, and direct-to-consumer ...
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ArticleDue to looming business closure, Bleed seeks community support
Source: Bleed Founder and CEO Michael Spitzbart would like to save his company. Bleed, a sustainable outdoor label from southern Germany, should be celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. However, in an open letter and video on the brand’s website and Social Media (German-language video below), founder ...
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News briefsGoldwin swings to strong FY profit
Goldwin’s operating profit surged by 33 percent to ¥21,904 million (€159.9m) from ¥16,501 million for the 12 months ended March 31. Annual net profit increased by 46 percent to ¥20,977 million (€153.1m) from ¥14,350 million as 12-month revenues rose by 17 percent to ¥115,052 million (€839.9 m) from ¥98,235 million. ...
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ArticleEMEA, Asia-Pacific fuel Q4 sales growth for Canada Goose
Higher direct-to-consumer revenues coupled with the absence of pandemic-related restrictions helped Canada Goose achieve double-digit revenue growth in the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions in Q4 ended April 2. Period operating income was C$17.2 million (€11.9m) versus C$0.9 million, but the group reported a net loss of C$10.0 million (€6.9m) against ...
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News briefsSportsshoes.com opens new creative and tech center
British e-tailer SportsShoes.com, founded in 1982, has opened a new creative and technology center for 100 employees, designed by London-based architecture firm Bowman Riley. SportsShoes.com acquired an industrial facility next to its Shipley headquarters near Bradford in October 2022 for the purpose. The 1,000-sqm renovated production warehouse now houses the ...
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News briefsVibram launches global Move Freely Experience fitness events
Italian sole specialist Vibram has launched the Move Freely Experience, an international event program that will run throughout the year. The campaign introduces Vibram’s FiveFingers footwear to new sports consumers, fitness trainers from various disciplines and outdoor enthusiasts to engage them with the Vibram brand and its team. Move ...
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ArticleMoncler Q1 revenues driven by DTC; new CEO for Stone Island
The DTC channel paced Q1 sales growth for the Moncler Group, rising by 34 percent on a constant-currency basis to €501.5 million for the Moncler brand and 40 percent to €39.1 million for the Stone Island business, which will have a new CEO in Robert Triefus on June 1. ...
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ArticleColumbia’s Q1 revenues bolstered by early spring shipments, DTC channel
While Columbia Sportswear generated both lower gross and operating margins in Q1, the company was able to report 10 percent constant-currency revenue growth to $820.6 million thanks to early shipments of Spring 2023 wholesale orders and a reported 4 percent increase in direct-to-consumer sales to $368.1 million. “2023 is off ...
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ArticleRecord year for Groupe Rossignol
After a strong upswing in fiscal 2021/2022 with sales of €313 million, Groupe Rossignol reported exceedingly strong growth of 28 percent and sales of €401 million for fiscal 2022/2023, which ended March 31, 2023. Established 116 years ago in the French Alps, Groupe Rossignol is now known and respected worldwide ...
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News briefsGoldwin launches free repair service
Source: Goldwin Japanese apparel brand Goldwin is launching its own repair service to extend the life of its products further, underscoring its commitment to sustainability. The new offer is free of charge, and the request for repair can be submitted either online or in Goldwin stores, e.g., ...
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News briefsOrthoLite Cirql hires director of development and commercialization in Vietnam
OrthoLite, a manufacturer of branded footwear with high performance, sustainability and comfort, has announced Marc Kronenberg as director of development and commercialization for OrthoLite Cirql™. OrthoLite Cirql is a plastic-free, recyclable, biodegradable and industrially compostable foam technology for footwear and a patented footwear solution that enables brands and factories to ...
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News briefsPeak Performance with new B2B structure
The Swedish ski and outdoor brand Peak Performance is restructuring its B2B business. Marcel Hess, who was previously responsible for the omnichannel business in Central Europe, will take over the management of the global B2B business with immediate effect. Hess has been with Peak Performance for more than 10 years ...
