Mountain Designs
Spotlight Retail Group · Australia
Mountain Designs is an Australian outdoor clothing and equipment brand founded in Brisbane in 1975 by Rick White. Owned by Spotlight Retail Group, it makes apparel, bags and gear for hiking, climbing and outdoor recreation.
| Founded | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rick White |
| Origin | Brisbane, Australia |
| Owner | Spotlight Retail Group (since 2018) |
| Website | mountaindesigns.com |
What is Mountain Designs?
Mountain Designs is an outdoor brand from Brisbane, Australia, founded by Rick White in 1975. It covers clothing and equipment for hiking, rock climbing and general outdoor recreation, including its own clothing, accessories, sleepwear and bags.
History
By 2004 the company operated 29 stores across Australia and New Zealand, with a head office, factory and factory outlet in Brisbane. It exited New Zealand in 2014. In January 2018 it closed its store network and moved online, and in March 2018 it was acquired by Spotlight Retail Group.
In April 2019 the brand relaunched its e-commerce site and began selling a selection of its range through around 60 Anaconda outdoor stores, which are also owned by Spotlight Retail Group.
Products and positioning
- Outdoor and hiking apparel
- Climbing and camping equipment
- Bags and accessories
Why it matters
Mountain Designs is one of Australia's longest standing outdoor names. Its move from a standalone store chain to a brand within a larger retail group shows how heritage outdoor labels have been repositioned through group owned retail networks.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Mountain Designs?
Mountain Designs has been owned by Spotlight Retail Group since March 2018.
Who founded Mountain Designs?
Mountain Designs was founded in Brisbane in 1975 by Rick White.