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Kathmandu looks beyond Boomers to Millennial outdoor enthusiasts

Carrie LaFrenz
Carrie LaFrenzSenior reporter

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Outdoor equipment and clothing retailer Kathmandu is targeting Millennial outdoor enthusiasts as it pushes overseas and seeks to expand its market share beyond its traditional Boomer hiking customer.

The retailer – launched 33 years ago in New Zealand by entrepreneur Jan Cameron – wants to open ten flagship stores overseas as it seeks a larger slice of the $US300 billion ($475 billion) outdoor and activewear market.

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Carrie LaFrenz is a senior journalist covering retail/consumer goods. She previously covered healthcare/biotech. Carrie has won multiple awards for her journalism including financial journalist of the year from The National Press Club. Connect with Carrie on Twitter. Email Carrie at carrie.lafrenz@afr.com

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