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flag KMD Brands lost $28.3M in 2025 despite sales growth, cutting stores and costs to recover.

flag KMD Brands, owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz, reported a widened annual loss to $NZ28.3 million for the year ending July 31, 2025, citing ongoing struggles with underperforming brands, aggressive discounting, and a challenging retail environment. flag Despite a 1% sales increase to $989 million, gross margins fell and underlying EBITDA dropped 64.7%, driven by competitive pressures and rising costs. flag The company announced a strategic reset including closing 21 stores, achieving $25 million in cost savings, and shifting to an integrated e-commerce platform. flag Early 2026 results showed strong sales growth, with group sales up 10.5% in August and Kathmandu up 19.4% in September. flag KMD expects improved gross margins and EBITDA in fiscal 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financial recovery and shareholder value despite persistent headwinds.

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