Sunday Strategist: Kathmandu, the Patagonia of New Zealand, Is Coming to America

Breaking down the boldest bets in business

Heli Women’s Hooded Lightweight Down JacketSource: Kathmandu
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Like a down-swaddled climber bound for the highest peaks, Kathmandu lands in America this week.

Outdoor gearheads will find the New Zealand-based company’s packs, parkas, and sleeping bags for the first time in 25 stores, including REI and Walmart’s Moosejaw. It’s a bold move into a cold, crowded market.