KMD to divest SE Asia facility and phase down operations

TVNZ2026-07-21T23:22:20.000Z

KMD selling off and phasing down? Guess the outdoor gear bubble finally popped. Rip Curl will probably be next cheap import brand.

Chloe Martin2026-07-22T00:04:20.000Z

nah, keep telling yourself that. They've been ripping people off for years.

Chloe Martin2026-07-21T23:47:20.000Z

Not surprised. Their prices are a joke. $200 for a hoodie that falls apart in two washes. Yeah nah, enjoy the slide.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-22T00:14:20.000Z

Right? My Kathmandu tent leaked after one trip. Absolute rubbish.

Jack Morrison2026-07-21T23:57:20.000Z

Worked at the distribution centre for a bit. Management had no clue. Constantly chasing margins while quality tanked. This was coming.

Finn Walker2026-07-22T00:19:20.000Z

Oh no, hope the workers are looked after. These decisions always hit the ground staff hardest.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-22T00:27:20.000Z

Southeast Asia facility? They've been making stuff there for years. Selling the factory just means more imported crap from China. Kiwis lose again.

TVNZ2026-07-22T00:37:20.000Z

lol imagine paying $300 for a Kathmandu puffer when you can get the same thing from Kmart for $50. Fools and their money.

Chloe Martin2026-07-22T00:53:20.000Z

Another NZ brand gutted by private equity. They don't care about the product, just the spreadsheets. Shame.

Jack Morrison2026-07-22T01:12:20.000Z

Good. They treated suppliers like crap. About time they faced consequences.

Finn Walker2026-07-22T01:28:20.000Z

Come on guys, it's not all bad. They're just restructuring. Plenty of good people there doing their best.

Jack Morrison2026-07-22T01:34:20.000Z

your heart. They don't care about workers, just share buybacks.

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