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Bike sales in ANZ skyrocket during COVID-19 lockdown
How three ANZ bike brands performed during the pandemic.
Kathmandu completes first stage of capital-raising without Briscoe Group
Outdoor retailer raises $154 million from institutional investors.
Kathmandu announces capital-raising
Outdoor brand looking to raise $207 million after 40 per cent first-half profit drop.
Kathmandu looks to reduce costs amid health crisis
The retailer is standing down store staff, renegotiating rents, cancelling inventory and more.
Patagonia has temporarily closed all stores in Australia
Outdoor brand is one of the first retail chains to close in Australia due to COVID-19.
Kathmandu initiates pandemic plan on falling footfall, overseas closures
Travel-wear business to reduce operating expenses and labour costs.
Kathmandu revives iconic lizard logo to raise funds for wildlife
All profits from the limited-edition tee will go to restore habitats destroyed by bushfire.
Kathmandu embraces solar power to reach net zero target by 2025
Outdoor retailer opens first solar-powered store in Victoria.
Kathmandu lifts same-store sales despite slower December
Outdoor retailer says diversification strategy is working.
Kathmandu, Cactus Outdoor team up for newly launched NZ Made Day
Kiwi brands support inaugural event to promote locally made products.
Torpedo7 fined for safety violations
Outdoor equipment retailer fined for selling bikes with no front brakes
Kathmandu shakes up leadership following Rip Curl acquisition
Outdoor retailer appoints new CEO for its Kathmandu business.
Lululemon investigating factory accused of abusing workers
Women who make the popular leggings say they're poorly paid, abused.
Kathmandu shareholders vote to acquire Rip Curl
More than 99.9 per cent of shareholders voted in favour.
Kathmandu’s same-store sales dip in NZ, as focus shifts overseas
Retailer reports 3.9 per cent decline in same-store sales.
Kathmandu splits COO role in anticipation of international expansion
Executive team adapts to accommodate international growth.
Kathmandu improves worker conditions using WeChat
Mobile app provides a direct line of communication with factory workers.
Under Armour improves, but “not yet in full recovery mode”
Fitness brand has neither muscle, nor agility.
Lululemon launches on Mr Porter
The partnership marks Lululemon's first move into men's wholesale.
Icebreaker sold for $288m to VF Corp
Merlino wool manufacturer bought by US business.
