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Kathmandu

May 2023

Former Crocs executive Megan Welch will head up the Kathmandu brand, which is owned by KMD Brands.

Kathmandu looks to Crocs for new CEO

KMD Brands has named a former executive at the shoe business, Megan Welch, as the head of its camping and hiking arm, Kathmandu.

  • Carrie LaFrenz

March 2023

Michael Daly CEO KMD Brands - owner of Kathmandu and Rip Curl - said travel is back.

Record half for Rip Curl, Kathmandu owner

KMD boss Michael Daly says outlets are performing strongly which points to some consumer distress.

  • Carrie LaFrenz
KMD Brands CEO Michael Daly called the B Corp status a significant achievement.

Rip Curl, Kathmandu gain B Corp status in ESG push

One of the surf brand’s achievements is its wetsuit take back program, in which old wetsuits get repurposed into soft foam landing for kids’ playgrounds.

  • Carrie LaFrenz

July 2022

Kathmandu had a record performance in its key winter period.

Winter delivers for Kathmandu as omicron crunches staff

KMD Brands says that while trading conditions have improved in the second half of this financial year, COVID-19 continued to affect the number of in-store customers.

  • Miranda Ward

June 2022

Kathmandu’s new BioDown jacket is a fully biodegradable version of the puffer jacket, right down to the zipper.

The proudly Australian puffer jacket turns 100 years old

The humble clothing item has come along way since being made from hot air balloon fabric to an everyday staple in the wardrobe.

  • Carrie LaFrenz

May 2022

Alquemie Group’s Richard Facioni and The Disney Company’s Meagan Sanders have penned a new licensing deal for National Geographic apparel.

Alquemie Group signs licensing deal with Disney’s National Geographic

Nat Geo is looking to capitalise on Korean street style mixed with the growing popularity of technical adventure wear in this region.

  • Carrie LaFrenz
Kathmandu’s new BioDown jacket is a fully biodegradable version of the puffer jacket, right down to the zipper.

The push for more sustainable clothing

Clothing groups are pioneering new fabrics that can break down into harmless elements when eventually thrown away.

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