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Anti-trans surfers burn Rip Curl surfwear after company features trans athlete Sacha Jane Lowerson in campaign
Not even the ocean is a safe space for trans athletes. In late January, Australian surfwear brand Rip Curl included transgender longboarder Sasha Jane Lowerson in its “Meet the Local Heroes of ...
Rip Curl, Kathmandu sales recover, but earnings tipped to fall
Sales through Black Friday and the Christmas trading period improved but parent group KMD Brands is still facing a big drop ...
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Wetsuits get new life through Rip Curl’s recycle program
Rip Curl’s wetsuit recycling program – any brand of wetsuit is accepted – is another solution. TerraCycle picks up the used suits to grind up and mix with other materials to make the soft ...
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Theft concerns, retail’s downward national trend make Rip Curl latest downtown Santa Cruz closure
Rip Curl joined O'Neill, Forever 21 and New Leaf among retailers vacating Pacific Avenue locations in recent months. A Rip ...
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EXEC: KMD Saw Holiday Turnaround for Rip Curl; DTC Gives Lift to All Brands
Income Statement Notes Rip Curl and Kathmandu gross margins reportedly remain resilient YTD despite increased promotional ...
KMD Brands sales show steady improvement
KMD Brands – the parent company of Rip Curl – has experienced improved direct-to-consumer sales amid a cautious retail ...
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Kathmandu, Rip Curl owner KMD Brands flags first-half earnings slump
KMD Brands has flagged a slide in first-half earnings despite improving trading conditions at its outdoor clothing brand ...
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KMD Brands’ Sales Declines Moderate
The Rip Curl, Kathmandu, and Oboz parent said that sales for the five months ended Dec. 24 ticked down 2.5%, as wholesale continues its struggles, partially offset by improving direct-to-consumer. All ...
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KMD Brands reports continued snags in wholesale
KMD also reported that gross margins for Rip Curl and Kathmandu “remain resilient” YTD, despite increased promotional intensity and a tough trading environment. Meanwhile, Oboz clearance of inventory ...