September 10, 2010

Patagonia opens 2nd store in Hawaii

The ethical history of Patagonia is well-embedded and the principle remains strong today. Manufacturing without environmental damage, adventure sports that leave no trace of human influence, 100% organic cotton; sustainability is its key.

New Patagonia store in Honolulu's Ward Centers, Hawaii

The Californian brand has spread its wings far and wide since its origins. Founder, Yvon Chouinard famously ran the business from a Tin Shed. Transforming this image, the new Hawaii store, all bright and colourful appears more like a beach shack at Honolulu's Ward Centers. Its sportswear is now displayed across 27 retail store fronts so in turn the next opening is celebrated.

Grand Opening Community Day poster

Coinciding with its ethical ethos, Patagonia invites the locals to its Grand Opening Community Day on Saturday, September 18. If learning about environmental issues doesn’t tempt you then perhaps the light refreshments offered will get you to pass by.

By Rosie Hart

Patagonia

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...However, Patagonia has just broken a taboo: in the last several days, the brand has begun to offer second-hand merchandise on its eBay marketplace.
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6/16/11
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4/22/11
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...-based Patagonia. Last year, Jack Wolfskin saw sales increase by 21 percent and according to an industry source the company posted roughly 20 million euros in profit. Sporting goods maker Puma -- majority owned...
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4/21/11
Sale of outdoor brand Wolfskin on hold
...-based Patagonia. Last year, Jack Wolfskin saw sales increase by 21 percent and according to an industry source the company posted roughly 20 million euros in profit. Sporting goods maker Puma (PUMG.DE) --...
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3/21/11
Patagonia to open its first London flagship
...Summer, Patagonia is going to open its first ever flagship store in London. Covering a total area of 225 square metres, the new boutique can be found in Covent Garden where the old Watney Combe & Reid brewery...
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3/1/11
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...Group, Patagonia, Target, Timberland, Verité, VF Corp, Walmart, C&A and others are some of the names. The group has the support of the United States–based nonprofit organisation Environmental Defense Fund....
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2/28/11
Outdoor specialist Wolfskin attracts bidders
...-based Patagonia. Sporting goods maker Puma -- majority owned by French luxury and retail group PPR -- recently said it had no interest in Wolfskin. Though being interested in buying companies with turnover of up...
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10/14/10
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...Adidas, Patagonia, Scott and Gore Bike Wear for their winter collection 2011/2011. Original by Sarah Ahssen. Translated by Rosie Hart
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8/31/10
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6/15/10
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...licensed by Patagonia Footwear, announced the transfer of Patagonia shoe distribution to the outdoor-clothing label’s European branch in Annecy, France
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4/21/10
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...Merrell, Patagonia and Chaco brands, jumped 16 percent to $113.5 million. "It was a very good quarter. There are some fashion trends that are in our favor right now. The wind is in our sails, and we're...
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8/31/09
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...Merrell, Patagonia Footwear and Chaco businesses. Both Bill and Mark will report to Jim Zwiers, President - Outdoor Group. Photo: www.wolverineworldwide.com Bill Dodge, who joined the Company in September 2008,...
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4/13/09
US institute names 99 top ethical companies
...community. A Patagonia environmentally aware campaign The 99 companies, which include Honeywell International Inc (HON.N), Nike Inc (NKE.N), Patagonia, BMW Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMWG.DE), Johnson Controls...
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3/23/09
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