Welcome to Our Next-Generation Concept Store

Have you heard the news? Our next-generation concept store has opened in Christchurch!  

Located in Westfield Riccarton Shopping Centre, the launch is a new chapter for our iconic Kiwi brand, with Christchurch selected as the first city to showcase the new look before two Australian stores open in Sydney in November 2025 and in Melbourne in 2026. 

The new store embodies the fresh, open energy we all love about the outdoors. Flooded with natural light and designed with a spacious, modern open-plan layout, it mirrors the clarity you feel when you’re outside.  

Moving beyond traditional retail, we’ve blended unexpected design elements with the trusted performance you expect from Kathmandu. This new look and feel gives explorers a clearer view of our products and technology, making it easier than ever to connect with what drives your adventures. 

“This concept store is about creating an immersive experience for a new generation of adventurers, reflecting how people actually explore today.” 
- Megan Welch, Kathmandu CEO

The most unique component of the new store is the digital mannequins - life-size, high-resolution screens which give customers a dynamic, real-world view of Kathmandu gear in motion. Walking, turning, and showcasing every angle of the gear, they bring products to life in a way static mannequins never could, showing off how jackets flex, pants move, and backpacks sit.  

Take a closer look at the fixtures, blending conscious practices with innovation - the shopfront is made from recycled glass bottles, while the counters, carpet, footwear benches and accessory panels are crafted from repurposed materials. These are complemented by 3D-printed light fittings, and fixtures made from recycled shampoo and conditioner bottles. 

The opening coincides with Kathmandu’s new campaign which launched this week - Outside, your comfort zone – a timely reminder that in a society spending more time indoors than ever, the outside is just as comforting as the couch. Nature brings calm and clarity, and this new store environment is designed to capture that same sense of ease and inspiration for every visitor. 

Welcome to a new era for Kathmandu. We’re excited to see you in store soon.