Retail Focus

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2023

Outdoor apparel retailer KMD Brands has reported a “record” first half driven by strong sales recovery across all three of its brands. Statutory tax-paid profit reached $14 million with underlying EBITDA at $45.3 Statutory tax-paid profit reached $14 million with underlying EBITDA at $45.3 per cent to NZ$547.9 per cent to $47.5

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Inside Retail

MAY 10, 2023

Multibrand outdoor apparel retailer KMD Brands has appointed Megan Welch as CEO of Kathmandu. Megan’s multi-channel expertise across retail, wholesale and digital makes her the ideal leader for Kathmandu as we continue to grow the business and expand our global presence.”

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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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Inside Retail

MARCH 22, 2022

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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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2021

New Zealand outdoor and lifestyle retailer Kathmandu has taken the wraps off its major global rebrand today, shifting its focus to become more accessible, inclusive and fun, as it prepares for international expansion into Europe. Instead, the sector is now about wellness and encouraging people from all walks of life to enjoy the outdoors.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Image courtesy REI) This Earth Month, outdoor retailer REI Co-op is showcasing its ongoing recycling partnership with decking manufacturer Trex , at its Signature Camp near Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. REI Campsite Outfitted with Recycled Trex Decking An REI Signature Camp featured recycled Trex decking.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) TUKWILA, WA — Rainier Industries announces the acquisition of Outdoor America Images (OAI) Corporation, located in Tampa, Fla. Each organization is well established with designers and other wholesalers, and this merger is will strengthen and broaden those relationships. “The Learn more at rainier.com.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Christmasworld focuses on the strongest-selling and most emotional time of the year and exploits the success factor of experience at the point of sale like no other consumer-goods trade fair. Additionally, you can compile your own personal list of companies, products and events and check at any time, even when you are offline.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

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. Despite Salomon and Arc’teryx being primarily outdoor-performance brands, the fashion industry has welcomed them with open arms as serious apparel designers.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Following a difficult, but relatively strong annual result for last year , outdoor group Kathmandu has suffering a weak start to FY22, with first quarter sales down for both its Kathmandu and Rip Curl brands. per cent at Rip Curl and 58.4 per cent at Kathmandu. Kathmandu saw sales fall 17.6

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

REI Co-op will stock a curated selection of Athleta products at 135 of its stores nationwide and online. The wholesale partnership will help Athleta meet its goal of reaching $2 billion in net sales by 2023 while giving REI a selection of women’s activewear items — a category that has held strong throughout the pandemic.

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Following the opening of its second store in Northern Ireland, and its first within a retail park setting, landlord figures have revealed that garden retailer Dobbies has had an unprecedented impact on sales and footfall at The Junction in its first six weeks trading.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Saltrock has officially opened the doors to its new store at Lakeside Village in Doncaster. The addition of the established fashion and surfwear brand at the leading shopping outlet comes hot on the heels of a raft of new stores opening at the centre. The centre is now completely full.

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Retail Dive

MARCH 21, 2022

Sales at the privately held retailer hit $1.8 billion thanks in part to heightened demand, omnichannel investment, and international and wholesale expansions.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Design elements for the Concept 019: Burberry store-in-store experience aim for a luxurious but inviting approach to the outdoors, specifically the idea of a cozy cabin. The collection will be available online and in stores through January 2023. The space relies on soft materials that resemble a “winter wonderland” setting with deep snow.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2022

All decked out in its red, white and black livery, Tops Club, a new warehouse format created by Thailand’s Central Retail, opened a flagship at Central Rama 2 shopping mall in the southern suburbs of Bangkok on 28 September. Finally, you can’t shop at Tops Club unless you take out a membership, like Costco. A different kind of quack.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The mass store closures prompted by COVID-19 in spring 2020 could have spelled disaster for equestrian specialty brand Kerrits , which had operated as a wholesale-only business for over 25 years. Once the pandemic hit, our wholesalers had to close their stores, and we had to rethink our entire email plan,” said Florin.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

After a difficult start to the year, outdoor group Kathmandu ended FY21 with relatively strong sales growth of 15.1 Rip Curl’s wholesale order books are now significantly above pre-Covid levels.”. per cent, bringing in $891 million, largely off the back of Rip Curl’s stellar performance and growth in North American shoe brand Oboz.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2022

The increased cost of freight and raw materials are driving up prices at Rip Curl and Oboz, where consumers in some markets could soon pay more for items such as wetsuits and hiking boots than they did a few months ago. At the same time, he said there are other levers KMD Brands could pull to deal with inflation beyond simply raising prices.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

After a difficult start to the year, outdoor group Kathmandu ended FY21 with relatively strong sales growth of 15.1 Rip Curl’s wholesale order books are now significantly above pre-Covid levels.”. per cent, bringing in $891 million, largely off the back of Rip Curl’s stellar performance and growth in North American shoe brand Oboz.

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer has 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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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

“Our performance in Q2 was driven by a strong response to our product offering, improving productivity in our stores, and sustained strength in ecommerce,” said Meghan Frank, CFO at lululemon in a statement. Wholesale revenue soared 157% despite the company’s plans to exit between 2,000 and 3,000 wholesale partnerships.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 2, 2022

New Zealand outdoor clothing retailer Swanndri is looking to key overseas markets for growth, as it evolves beyond its workwear roots to attract a growing number of people in suburbs and cities. The brand currently has around 400 wholesale accounts in the country, but they’re primarily located in regional areas. Back to its birthplace.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2022

So many DTC brands start out where a founder saw a niche in the market based on their own personal experiences,” said Nikki Baird, VP of Strategy at Aptos in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. But just because they had a great idea to start doesn’t make them the de facto target market. Using Data to Unlock Expansion Opportunities.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The key colors for next Spring/Summer include shades of gender-neutral Butter; Bubblegum Pink, Atlantic Blue, and preppy strong reds which are bold and joyful; Leafy Greens and shades of brown which reflect the staple outdoor lifestyle; and shades of orange from Mango Sorbet to Golden Peach which exude warmth and happiness. Accessories.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to Hard Yakka’s brand and content manager Kathryn Dawson-Lee, the partnership is aimed at reaching customers who no longer just wear workwear on the job. While Hard Yakka does operate its own direct-to-consumer offer online, it is primarily a wholesale brand. A reinterpretation of the past.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

At last month’s Toy Fair in Melbourne, Josh Bonello, sales director of toy manufacturer and distributor BMS Brands, recalls every retailer he engaged with saying they wanted to forget 2023, a terrible year for most. Founded as a niche book wholesaler, the company expanded into toys six years ago and that category is now its main focus.

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Independent Retailer

MAY 17, 2022

Check out more timely Product Trends, News, and Marketing tips as they are added to our website here: A+ Ideas for Back to School Promotions Adorn Gardens & Yards with These Outdoor Products Back to School & Patriotic Product Essentials Explore Fall & Winter Fashions at June Atlanta Apparel MAGIC: More Than Just A Trade Show Must-Have (..)

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Here, attendees can get an up-close look at high-margin products that will pop off your shelves and boost your profits. retailers and distributors of all sizes will find that the show floor is filled with quality choices at every wholesale price point. As the most comprehensive trade event for consumer merchandise in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

The secret to Target’s success is the retailer’s expertise at utilizing its stores for fulfillment, whether as a staging ground for last mile delivery or an efficient curbside pickup hub. There’s been a framework for this,” said Charlie O’Shea, VP at Moody’s in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

For the first time in its history, Moda finds a new home as the Fashion destination within the UK’s largest and most definitive wholesale marketplace for the B2B home and gift retail industry, Spring Fair, taking place on 6 th – 9 th February 2022 at the NEC Birmingham.

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Under Armour’s EMEA revenue at the end of its latest financial year is 60 per cent larger than pre-pandemic levels. This direct-to-consumer approach will enhance our holistic market approach – which includes our important wholesale partners – and further strengthen Under Armour’s consumer experience. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2021

Enter goodMRKT , a new concept store launched by the team at Vera Bradley , that features a curated selection of socially responsible retailers — a collective that is encouraged by a cause and dedicated to doing good. Prior to COVID, “who knows that this would have come to life at all?”. Michigan_October 2019. Register here.

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A1 Retail

MAY 9, 2023

However, the arrival of spring and the Easter Bank Holiday weekend fuelled growth at pubs and sports & outdoor retailers, while ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool boosted the entertainment sector. This led to a return to growth for sports & outdoor retailers (+0.6 Spending on groceries increased 5.5

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2021

Former Crumpler and Tigerlily CEO Adam Wilkinson has just taken on the newly created role of general manager of new business at the PAS Group, based in Melbourne, Australia. Wilkinson’s new role sees Wilkinson return to Pas, where he was previously general manager of product and sales at Designworks for more than seven years in 2009.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Take a look at what is available. With 20 years in operation, this B2B eCommerce Brand is in the outdoor home and adventure segment. The sales are almost entirely wholesale, focusing on approximately 150 customers. READ MORE: How to Buy a Business. Online Businesses for Sale in October 2022. 20-Year-Old B2B eCommerce Brand.

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