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Kathmandu’s BioDown jacket boosts outdoor wear brand’s sustainability cred
This is part of the company’s strategy to achieve the net-zero waste by 20215 business goal.
Price hikes not the only way to deal with inflation, KMD Brands CEO says
Michael Daly says the company that owns Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz can deal with inflation in other ways, such as nego...
Kathmandu’s first-half sales improve as restrictions ease
Kathmandu Holdings has reported a strong first half despite disruptions from the Omicron outbreak, with the Kathmandu an...
Kathmandu hires international team to lead expansion
Kathmandu has also set up showrooms across Germany, France, UK and Canada.
Retail appointments of the week
Chanel hires former Unilever exec as global CEO; Ted Baker announces death of chairman; Kathmandu hires international GM...
Kathmandu’s sales, supply chain hurt in first quarter
Group CEO Michael Daly said the business continues to feel the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Retail appointments of the week
Lovisa CEO exits business after 12 years at the helm; Woolworths Group appoints new supply chain chief; Kathmandu names ...
Kathmandu Group rebounds in FY22 despite lockdown, supply chain impacts
The group ended the year with a underlying net profit of $64 million – more than double what was achieved during FY20.
How Kathmandu plans to become the world’s most loved outdoor brand
From switching its focus on hardcore sporting adventures to inspiring joy in the great outdoors, Kathmandu is changing t...
RipCurl announces new CEO: “It’s an absolute privilege”
Having started working with RipCurl in 2010, Farris has moved through the business’ marketing and digital departments to...
Kathmandu cuts expectations short as lockdowns bite
The Group has 40 stores shuttered in NSW and a further 26 closed in Western Australia.
Retail appointments for the week
Kathmandu taps RipCurl boss to take the helm; Former Topman managing director joins BooHoo; National Retail Association ...
How Kathmandu implemented flexi hours and Fri-Yays
As Kathmandu CEO Reuben Casey said, “encouraging customers to get ‘out there’ has to start with our team”.
Kathmandu unveils global rebrand ahead of overseas expansion
New Zealand outdoor retailer Kathmandu has taken the wraps off its major global rebrand today, shifting its focus to bec...
The rise of livestream shopping
When the pandemic hit, brands turned to livestreaming to continue connecting with customers, but in 2021, it looks like ...
David Jones, Kathmandu and Camilla get onboard with Earth Day
Today is Earth Day 2021, and many retailers from across the industry have made a number of announcements in order to get...
Retail appointments of the week
Catch names new general manager for Catch Marketplace; Kathmandu confirms group CEO’s last day; Farewell to Australian f...
Surf’s up: How Rip Curl offset the impact of store closures, travel bans
Strong demand for surf products helped Rip Curl's owner Kathmandu Holdings lift its first-half sales despite the ongoing...
Kathmandu CEO: How we capped carbon
Kathmandu CEO Reuben Casey shares insights into the team effort to reduce emissions and how its latest fleece innovation...
Kathmandu reaches carbon neutrality four years early
Kathmandu has been tracking its carbon emissions for close to a decade, and initially aimed to see its carbon emissions ...
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