KMD - Kathmandu

**kizame** · 22-01-2013, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by troyvdh

....I bike a bit....have pedelled across the Atacama desert....base camp...(Tibet side)...and the supposedly the highest road on Earth....in Kashmir...when it comes to clothing...it comes down to layers....what do i mean....simple really.....but good quality stuff is good......GORTEX is the ultimate....trust me...having said that ...clothing from Kat....has been good....again it comes down to how one applies the knowledge of those who have been before....it aint rocket science...cheers

Brilliant! The Atacama desert is one place I have always wanted to travel,sth america,never planned to bike there though,interesting.

CJ · 22-01-2013, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by ENP

One persons opinion...

Its more than one person.

However, most people just buy for fashion, not for hardcore outdoors (like most 4wd vehicles)
and everyone knows to wait till the items are on special. Luckily they still make money on the special price.

**Under Surveillance** · 22-01-2013, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by Dej

I agree that Kathmandu is pretty overpriced for what they are, but when I think of buying some 'adventure outdoor gear', its the first place I think of. So, in that respect, they have done a good job in marketing, and to make more money what do you do? reduce the cost of making your gear (make it in china from cheaper materials) and hike the price. All we need now is another 'adventure specialist' clothing company to start up and take a stab at the market.

Not sure that they do a good job in marketing. I was in the Kathmandu store in Petone yesterday (Monday). The racks, shelves, etc were festooned with tape with the message that the sale (reduced) prices on the goods did not apply until Thursday. Needless to say no-one was buying and the 4 staff at the counter were idle. If it were not for the need to give refunds or exchanges for faulty products, or to relay them to Christchurch for repairs or fixes under warranty, the store would have been better closed Monday to Wednesday.

**J R Ewing** · 23-01-2013, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Under Surveillance

Not sure that they do a good job in marketing. I was in the Kathmandu store in Petone yesterday (Monday). The racks, shelves, etc were festooned with tape with the message that the sale (reduced) prices on the goods did not apply until Thursday. Needless to say no-one was buying and the 4 staff at the counter were idle. If it were not for the need to give refunds or exchanges for faulty products, or to relay them to Christchurch for repairs or fixes under warranty, the store would have been better closed Monday to Wednesday.

Agree. Nobody in their right mind would pay more than 70% of the "normal" retail price for anything at Kathmandu. From that perspective, if it isn't on sale then the shop is basically closed for business on that item.

**noodles** · 23-01-2013, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by J R Ewing

Nobody in their right mind would pay more than 70% of the "normal" retail price for anything at Kathmandu.

You could say that for other retailers as well. Esp. Briscoes and Farmers.

**macduffy** · 01-02-2013, 12:03 PM

A lot of disdain for Kathmandu products on this site but we can't scoff at their profits!

http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/2013020...78826t02jl.pdf

**macduffy** · 01-02-2013, 12:19 PM

Meanwhile ....... nice profits for those who held during the last six months as the KMD SP rose from $1.30 to $2.30!

No, not me.

**macduffy** · 05-03-2013, 05:32 PM

It's always sad to learn of the death of one of our - or at least Australia's - successful business leaders. James Strong, Chairman of Kathmandu died recently at the relatively young age of 68 from complications following surgery. Best known as CEO of Qantas in better times I would think but also prominent in business in other fields.

**percy** · 05-03-2013, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by macduffy

It's always sad to learn of the death of one of our - or at least Australia's - successful business leaders. James Strong, Chairman of Kathmandu died recently at the relatively young age of 68 from complications following surgery. Best known as CEO of Qantas in better times I would think but also prominent in business in other fields.

He certainly had a wide range of interests and skills.A much respected leader.A sad loss.