2019 Chain retailer of the year: Bivouac Outdoor

December 2019

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December 2019

Bivouac staff Anthony, Kirsten, Chris and Graeme at the company's Tower Junction store. Photo: Matthew Cattin
The world seemed a much bigger place when Bivouac opened its foundation store in Christchurch. The year was 1986, and outdoor gear was hard to come by in New Zealand. CEO Wayne Martin remembers there being just one man in Auckland who sold carabiners – the idea of a one-stop-shop for outdoor gear was almost […]
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