All snow sports articles – Page 7
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News briefsUvex Sports Group switches to selective distribution in Europe
Uvex Sports Group (USPG), the parent of the Uvex and Alpina brands, announced that it will be introducing a selective distribution system in Europe from January 2024. Through the new partner program, only certified dealers will have access to the product range. According to an in-depth analysis by the USPG, ...
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ArticleEuropean ski industry stands strong amid challenges, sells 3.67m pairs of alpine skis in 22/23
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has completed its annual market research on ski product sell-in data, providing a comprehensive assessment of the evolution of the European ski market following the Covid pandemic and the first winter season in the shadow of the war in Ukraine and ...
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ArticleMoncler Group’s H1 revenues surpass €1 billion for first time
Consolidated H1 revenues rose by 24 percent in both reported and constant currency for the Moncler Group to €1.14 billion from €918.4 million for the six months ended June 30. Moncler brand sales rose by 29 percent to €935.0 million and Stone Island sales increased by 4 percent on a ...
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News briefsWintersteiger with new company structure
Wintersteiger, the Austrian supplier of ski rental and ski service systems, has revised its corporate structure and presents itself as a strategic holding with five independent companies since July 1, 2023. “With regard to the industrialization of our products, we have a lot planned for the next few years,” the ...
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News briefsCoDi’s longtime director C. Sean Day retires
Compass Diversified Holdings (CoDi), the Connecticut-based owner of several sporting goods brands, including Boa Technology, 5.11, Marucci Sports, PrimaLoft and Velocity Outdoor, announced that C. Sean Day has retired from the company’s Board of Directors effective June 30, 2023, for personal health reasons. Day joined the board in 2006, coinciding ...
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ArticleKoroyd grows with new HQ, new hires and brand relaunch
Koroyd, a Monaco-based company offering an advanced impact protection technology, announced significant strategic growth developments across the company, including a move to an expanded headquarters, new hires across the business, a complete relaunch of its brand identity and messaging, and category growth in key markets. Over the past 18 months, ...
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News briefsSuperfeet introduces new product names and packaging
U.S. insole supplier Superfeet is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its popular Superfeet Green insole with a complete overhaul of product names and packaging to enhance the insole discovery experience. The name changes and packaging updates align with the modern shopping experience, the brand said, and simplify the Superfeet insole ...
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News briefsPeak Ski Company appoints more new executives
Source: Peak Ski Company Becca Huyard Becca Huyard has been named Vice President of Finance and Accounting for Peak Ski Company, headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. Huyard most recently served as Peak’s Director of Accounting. She will report directly to the company’s co-founder Andy Wirth and will be ...
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News briefsSafilo, Hilfiger extend licensing agreement ahead of schedule until 2030
Italian Safilo Group announced the early renewal of its global licensing agreement with Tommy Hilfiger, owned by PVH Corp., for the design, manufacturing and distribution of Tommy Hilfiger branded sunglasses and optical eyewear collections until Dec. 31, 2030. “We are very pleased to continue our collaboration with Safilo,“ commented Martijn ...
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News briefsLuhta Sportswear turnover rises by 25 percent in 2022
Luhta Sportswear Company, the parent of the Luhta, Icepeak, Rukka and Dachstein brands, reported a €10.3 million profit in 2022, up from €2.35 million a year earlier, as total revenues increased by 25 percent to €245 million from €196 million. During the year, the Finnish group returned to a normal ...
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ArticleRussian athletic apparel market in turmoil
The Russian market for sportswear has become strained with the departure of industry leaders Nike, Adidas, Puma and Reebok, as well as smaller European players, over the past year, according to several Russian publications. This segment has suffered much more from Western sanctions than the sporting goods market in general. ...
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News briefsSafilo reshuffles top management for North America and Sports division
The Safilo Group has announced two top management appointments at its North American and sports division – two strategic areas for the group representing the company’s largest regional market and its fastest-growing segment. Francesco Rinaldi Ceroni was promoted to the position of President of Safilo’s Global Sports Division, whose portfolio ...
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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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ArticleRottefella wins patent suit against Amer
The Norwegian Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of Rottefella and Madshus in the patent case against Amer Sports on moveable binding systems. The lawsuit targeted “Move,” a binding system for cross-country skis that Norwegian manufacturer Rottefella launched in 2018 after several years of product development. Move, developed by ...
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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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News briefsNew FIS Games in 2028
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has announced the upcoming creation of a new competition of an unprecedented size among snow sports events. The new FIS Games, taking place over 16 days, will represent the full range of snow sports talent from both Olympic and Non-Olympic sports, including para ...
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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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ArticleLatest deal in Finnish ski industry could be a game changer
Two ski factories in Finland have landed a deal of over €10m. We bring you the details and what this means for the industry and consumers.
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ArticleDescente forecasts 9 percent FY23 operating income growth
Descente’s annual revenues of ¥120,614 million (€815.5m) in FY22 exceeded its Nov. 2022 forecast of ¥118,000 million as the company generated higher year-over-year sales in Japan, South Korea and China. The group realized significant profit improvement in both Japan and South Korea but lower year-over-year profits in China due to ...
