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Millet (manufacturer)

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Millet
Company typeSubsidiary, private
IndustryTextile
Founded1930; 94 years ago (1930) in France
HeadquartersAnnecy-le-Vieux, France
ProductsApparel, Backpacks, Gear
ParentLafuma
Websitewww.millet-mountain.com

Millet Mountain Group is a French-based company, headquartered in Annecy, specializing in outdoor equipment such as backpacks and sleeping bags. In 2014, Millet was acquired by Swiss holding Calida group.[1] In January 2022, Calida agreed to sell Millet to Jean-Pierre Millet, grandson of Millet's founder, and Inspiring Sport Capital (ISC), a private equity company dedicated to the sports industry.[2] Completion of the transaction is expected in the second quarter of 2022.

Millet also offers a wide variety of other equipment, earning comparisons to United States–based companies such as Timberland and Columbia Sportswear.

Millet is not related to Millets, a UK chain of shops selling outdoor clothing.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Outdoor: Why Millet Mountain Group is stepping into urban outer apparel". sportswear-international.com. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  2. ^ "The Calida Group has agreed to sell Millet Mountain Group to Inspiring Sport Capital and a private investor". Lincoln International LLC. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  3. ^ "French alpine brand Millet, inside story". Archived from the original on 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
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