Hunter news and archive

In pictures: Yoox launches Mary Poppins collection

Disney is launching a Mary Poppins remake starring Emily Blunt in the role of the beloved nanny, and online fashion store Yoox is launching a collection to mark the occasion. Featuring nine retro-inspired items, the collection gives a modern twist to the character’s most iconic looks from the 1930s, including a long wool coat fitted at the waist...

Business

Hunter posts “biggest ever” e-commerce sales day

Hunter has announced that it exceeded 1 million pounds in sales in one day, the highest daily sales results in the brand’s history, on both Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year. On Black Friday sales were up 32 percent from 2017 global, while Cyber Monday saw sales increase further, up 33 percent, the brand said in a statement. For the full...

Fashion

Hunter teams up with Disney for Mary Poppins collection

Disney is on fire when it comes to fashion collaborations. After teaming up with Vans, Bershka, Rag & Bone, Havaianas and Gigi Burris to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, the company is launching yet another collaborative collection. This time, it has partnered with Hunter, the British label best known for its boots and outerwear,...

Fashion Featured

Hunter teams up with Target for limited-edition collection

London - Designer collaborations are still in high demand, as British heritage fashion label Hunter is set to launch a limited-edition collection for Spring 2018 with none other than US giant Target Corporation. The Hunter for Target collection offer is set to include more than 300 items, featuring apparel and accessories for women, men, and...

Retail

In Pictures: Hunter opens third global store in Toronto

London - British lifestyle brand Hunter has opened its third global flagship store in Toronto, Canada. Located on the ground floor of the Yorkdale Shopping Centre, the standalone store marks Hunter's first foray in North America. The concept for the 2,800 square foot store was developed by Hunter's in-house retail design team and underlines the...

Report

Hunter expects positive sales growth in FY17

Sales at Hunter dropped 10 percent to 102.9 million pounds (138 million dollars), while the company’s adjusted EBITDA fell to 9.2 million pounds (12 million dollars) from 14.1 million pounds (18 million dollars) last year, reports Fashion Network. The report added that the brand popularly known for its rain boots, relied on new product launches...

Fashion

Hunter X Isamaya Ffrench

Hunter, the 160-year-old British brand known for their wellington boots and rain wear have collaborated with makeup artist, Isamaya Ffrench. Hunter will launch four limited edition versions of their rubberised backpack, hand-painted and signed by Ffrench. “Each is a mini artwork,” said Alasdhair Willis, creative director of Hunter, in an...

People

Hunter announces Daniel Shaw as Design Director

Hunter, the 160-year-old British brand known for their wellington boots and rain wear have announced the appointment of Daniel Shaw as their new design director. Shaw will join from Christopher Raeburn, where he led the design studio, working across menswear and womenswear to deliver London Fashion Week shows and key collaborations with brands...

Fashion Featured

Hunter kicks off seasonless collection with global campaign

London - Hunter is marking the launch of its first seasonless collection, known as Core Concept, with its first major global campaign. The British brand’s new collection revolves around rain and includes a series of new and established waterproof outerwear designs as well as its famed wellies in a series of colours for men and women. Key pieces...

Report

Hunter FY15 revenues jump 19 percent

Iconic heritage brand Hunter reported 19 percent increase in revenues for the year to December 31, 2015 to 113.7 million pounds (147.8 million dollars) from 95.7 million pounds (124.4 million dollars) in 2014. Sales in the US rose 33 percent year on year. But adjusted EBITDA declined from 15.6 million pounds (20.2 million dollars) in 2014 to...

Report

Hunter names new chief executive

British footwear and lifestyle brand Hunter has named Vincent Wauters, president of outdoor brand Arc’teryx, as its new chief executive officer. Wauters succeeds James Seuss who stepped down in November and will start his new role on March 1. He will work alongside creative director Alasdhair Willis and was chosen for his experience in building...

Retail

Hunter focuses on expansion over London Fashion Week

UK lifestyle brand Hunter, which first debut its new fashion focus during a catwalk show at London Fashion Week in February, 2014, has decided to step away from the bi-annual fashion spectacle next season. The brand revealed plans to "step away from the traditional fashion calendar" in an attempt to "move the needle on how it engages with the...