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ArticleKMD Brands appoints new Chairman in governance reset
Philip Bowman takes the helm at KMD Brands as the outdoor group accelerates its Next Level turnaround.
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ArticleKMD Brands halts trading for capital raise
New Zealand outdoor group KMD Brands — owner of Rip Curl, Kathmandu and Oboz — suspends trading as it finalises a placement and share offer.
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ArticleKMD Brands calls in Goldman amid debt pressure
The New Zealand outdoor apparel group confirms engaging Goldman Sachs but says no decision on any recapitalisation has yet been made.
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ArticleKMD Brands sales climb 7.9% YTD
Kathmandu’s 12.7% same-store sales growth drives group performance, but margins compress amid heightened promotional activity.
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ArticleQ3 sales for KMD Brands decline, e-commerce grows
The outdoor and sportswear group saw e-commerce growth and stronger June sales, despite weather-related setbacks in its core brands.
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ArticleRip Curl with DTC growth, while wholesale dropped for KMD due to cautious pre-season buying
Despite a tough first half, the parent of Kathmandu, Oboz and Rip Curl sees positive momentum in DTC and wholesale orders.
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ArticleHoliday sales rebound with DTC growth for KMD Brands
KMD reported a strong holiday rebound with DTC growth across Rip Curl, Kathmandu and Oboz despite continued wholesale challenges.
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News briefsKMD Brands issues Q1 update
The company said its final H1 results will depend on the upcoming Black Friday and Christmas shopping periods.
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ArticleSofter consumer sentiment continues to hamper KMD Brands
New Zealand’s KMD Brands, owner of Rip Curl, Kathmandu and Oboz, saw FY24 sales drop 11.2% amid weak consumer sentiment, posting a NZ$48.3m net loss.
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News briefsKMD Brands reports preliminary FY results
KMD expects FY24 Ebitda of NZ$49-51m as sales drop 11.2%. Rip Curl and Kathmandu showed Q3/Q4 improvement, but margins fell 30 basis points.