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Authentic Brands Buys IP of Iconic Boot Brand, Plans Global Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has purchased the intellectual property of Hunter , the 160-year-old British heritage brand, famous for its iconic Original Wellington boot, that has evolved into an outdoor lifestyle brand. Marc Fisher Footwear will take on the Hunter brand’s footwear design, wholesale and ecommerce operations.

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How Kathmandu plans to become the world’s most loved outdoor brand

Inside Retail

From switching its focus on hardcore sporting adventures to inspiring joy in the great outdoors, Kathmandu is changing things up as it primes itself for global ambitions. We’re about being more inclusive and making the outdoors more accessible to everybody. Inside Retail: Let’s discuss Kathmandu’s global transformation.

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As DTC Business Wanes, Solo Brands Taps New President and CEO

Retail TouchPoints

15, 2024, when Christopher Metz, who most recently served as CEO of Vista Outdoor Inc., ” Despite less-than-stellar sales for its direct business, Solo Brands has been seeing a hearty boost in its wholesale division. .” will take over. Metz has more than 25 years of experience leading consumer and durable goods companies.

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Hoka’s head of Apac distribution and e-commerce on stepping up its presence

Inside Retail

The outdoor brand has plans for an aggressive retail expansion while simultaneously continuing its community-building initiatives. Prasanna Bhaskar: The Hoka online and wholesale businesses have shown 20 per cent growth in Australia and New Zealand over the past year. PB: At Hoka, our reason for being is our community.

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Dobbies officially opens its largest ever store at The Junction, Antrim

Retail Focus

Dobbies, the UK garden centre retailer has today (Thursday 5 October) officially opened its largest ever store at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park. I’m delighted to say occupancy levels are now at 92% – a testament to the investment and commitment the team here at The Junction have made to drive this destination forward.”

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KMD Brands profit dives through first half

Inside Retail

Outdoor apparel retailer KMD Brands, formerly known as Kathmandu Holdings, has registered that its Australasian store network suffered significantly in the first half. Group sales for the half were recorded at $379.95 million) while underlying EBITDA was estimated at $9.52 million (NZ$407.3 per cent, a loss of $5.13

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Growth potential is not enough: Why Amer Sports’ IPO fell short

Inside Retail

The company sold 105 million shares for US$13 instead of the US$16-18 it originally floated, putting Amer Sports’ valuation at over US$6 billion. Investors cautious about growing pains Amer Sports’ stock market debut signals that it has no plans of slowing down and is in fact looking to accelerate its growth.