In 2016, Kris Cody was traveling through Peru and became fascinated by alpaca fiber, which he describes as softer than cashmere, warmer than wool, moisture-wicking, and hypoallergenic. A year later, he released the first Paka sweater on Kickstarter, raising more than...
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) At the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in January, New Zealand-based WoolAid won the coveted Product of the Year award for its WoolAid Adhesive Bandages. The company is just entering the U.S. market, and retailers such as REI, Public...
Given the uncertain economic climate, it’s no surprise that brands are taking a closer look at their cash flow and funding sources to make sure they are well positioned to ride out this difficult period.
Timberland posted revenue of $595.5 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, a 6% increase in constant currency, according to parent company VF Corp. Interim VF CEO Benno Dorer called out all the company’s outdoor brands for a strong quarter, including The North Face...
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) The North Face was the star performer for parent company VF Corp. for the quarter ended Dec. 31, with total revenue for the brand reaching $1.32 billion, a 13% increase in constant currency. The North Face reported growth in...
(This story was updated on 7/21/2023.) VF Corp. announced in February that it is selling its packs business, including the Kipling, Eastpak, and JanSport brands, as it looks to increase focus on its biggest strategic opportunities and improve its financial...
Columbia Sportwear Co. posted a 14% sales increase in constant currency for the full year ended Dec. 31, despite significant retailer order cancellations due to late fall shipments. The company also grew sales 8% in Q4, thanks to a 13% jump in sales for the Columbia...
The collaboration includes a limited-edition run of snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear, streetwear, bags, and accessories.
Authentic Brands Group is reportedly back in the mix to acquire Boardriders after the exclusivity period for Bluestar Alliance expired without a deal, according to our sources.
See a complete report on Columbia Sportswear Co.'s full year results in related story See related story on Sorel's financial results and why Columbia thinks it can be a $1 billion brand Columbia Sportswear incurred a $35.6 million non-cash impairment charge against...
See a complete report on Columbia Sportswear Co.'s full year results in related story See related story about why Columbia is still bullish on Prana despite impairment charge Columbia Sportswear believes its Sorel footwear brand is on its way to becoming a $1 billion...
Industry customer The Buckle ended its fiscal year ended Jan. 28 with net sales of $1.3 billion, up 3.9% from the prior year. Same-store sales for the fiscal year rose 3.3% compared to the year-ago period.
