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Kontoor Brands lifts annual profit guidance following Lee sale and steady third quarter gains

US apparel group Kontoor Brands (Kontoor), owner of Wrangler and Helly Hansen, reported a 3 percent increase in third quarter revenue from continuing operations to 685.35 million dollars, driven by balanced growth across its core brands. Following the completion of the divestiture of Lee, the Greensboro-based business raised its full year...

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Kontoor Brands sets a 1.1 billion dollar revenue target for Helly Hansen by 2030

Kontoor Brands, Inc. announced Helly Hansen's long-term growth strategy and 2030 financial targets on Wednesday, which Kontoor Brands will present at the Helly Hansen Investor Day. The plan is designed to scale Helly Hansen globally while significantly expanding its profitability through 2030, with a revenue target above 1.1 billion dollars — a...

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C.J. King named general manager of North America Sport for Helly Hansen

Apparel group Kontoor Brands has appointed C.J. King as general manager of North America Sport for Norwegian outerwear brand Helly Hansen, effective August 31, 2026. In this role, King will oversee all aspects of the sport business for Helly Hansen in North America, including commercial strategy and marketplace execution. King will join the...

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Kontoor Brands raises full-year EPS forecast after strong Q2

US-based apparel group Kontoor Brands has released its financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2026, reporting a 19 percent increase in revenue to 584 million dollars. The performance was supported by sustained growth from Wrangler, expanded direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels, and an above-expectation contribution from Helly...

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Joseph Alkire assumes expanded role as Kontoor Brands president and CFO

US-based apparel company Kontoor Brands has appointed Joseph Alkire to the role of president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. In his expanded role, Alkire will maintain global responsibilities for the Helly Hansen brand and will expand his oversight to include the Wrangler brand. In addition, he will continue in his role as...

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Kontoor Brands reports strong first-quarter growth and announces separation from Lee

US apparel group Kontoor Brands Inc. has started the new 2026 financial year with surprisingly strong results. Alongside the latest figures, the group also announced on Thursday its plan to separate from the Lee brand. Several parties have already expressed interest in the denim label as part of the sales process already initiated, according to...

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Helly Hansen chooses Paseo de Gracia for its new southern European headquarters

The Norwegian company Helly Hansen has relocated its Southern European headquarters to the centre of Barcelona, establishing a new base on Paseo de Gracia. Previously, the company operated from Sant Quirze del Vallès, on the city's outskirts. According to a report by the trade publication Turiski, the move is part of a new phase of consolidation...

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Erinn Murphy joins Kontoor Brands to lead finance and operations at Helly Hansen

US-based apparel group Kontoor Brands has appointed Erinn Murphy as vice president, global head of finance and operations for Helly Hansen and corporate investor relations. Murphy will join the company in early May. As part of her new role, Murphy will relocate to Oslo, Norway, to serve as an international assignee and a member of the Helly...

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Kontoor Brands expands CFO role to include global oversight of Helly Hansen

Kontoor Brands has expanded the role of chief financial officer Joseph Alkire, who will now also take on global responsibility for the Helly Hansen business. The move, effective immediately, adds brand leadership to Alkire’s existing responsibilities as CFO and global head of operations, reflecting a strategic focus on accelerating growth across...

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Kontoor Brands exceeds expectations for fiscal year 2025

US apparel group Kontoor Brands Inc. has concluded its fiscal year 2025 with a significant increase in revenue, thanks to the acquisition of outdoor outfitter Helly Hansen. One-off charges, however, led to a decline in profit. This was announced in a business report published by the company on Tuesday. Helly Hansen acquisition boosts revenue...

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Kontoor Brands raises full-year forecast again despite third-quarter profit decline

US apparel group Kontoor Brands Inc. has once again achieved a surprisingly strong increase in sales in the third quarter of the 2025 financial year, thanks to the acquisition of outdoor outfitter Helly Hansen. However, one-off charges led to a significant decline in profit. In light of the unexpectedly strong results, the company has raised its...

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Kontoor Brands elevates Børre Hegbom to global head of Helly Hansen business

Kontoor Brands, Inc. has announced the immediate appointment of Børre Hegbom as senior vice president, global head of Helly Hansen. Hegbom will be responsible for leading the execution of the strategic plan to drive growth across the Helly Hansen business globally, overseeing both its Sport and Workwear categories. He will report to Scott...