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Stars
Craft Sportswear Global Expansion
Craft Sportswear has moved from a Nordic specialist to a global technical apparel and footwear player, reaching estimated revenue of SEK 1.2bn by 2025 and growing ~18% CAGR since 2021.
By end-2025 Craft held roughly 6–8% share in Europe's performance running market and 4–6% in North American teamwear, driven by entry into 12 new markets and +35% e‑commerce penetration.
To keep pace with Nike and Adidas, Craft needs ongoing R&D spend near 6–8% of revenue and continued elite sponsorships; otherwise margin pressure and share erosion are likely.
Cutter and Buck North American Operations
Cutter and Buck North American Operations is New Wave Group’s primary growth engine in the US premium corporate and golf markets, contributing about 28% of New Wave Group’s 2024 revenue (≈SEK 1.2bn of SEK 4.3bn). It holds a leading B2B market share estimated at ~35% in corporate apparel while showing 20–25% annual sales growth via expanded wholesale, DTC channels, and stronger e-commerce. The unit reinvests heavily—capex and working capital rose 40% in 2024—to scale logistics and inventory and protect its competitive lead.
ProJob Workwear Development
ProJob Workwear Development is positioned as New Wave Group’s star: leader in functional workwear with a high Scandinavian market share (~35% 2024) and double-digit revenue growth—22% y/y in H1 2025—driven by expansion into Central Europe where sales grew 28% in 2024.
New Wave is allocating SEK 120m (2025) to sustainable materials R&D to meet tightening EU textile rules (EU Textile Strategy 2024) and capture premium pricing; gross margin for ProJob improved to 42% in 2024.
Craft Performance Footwear
Craft Performance Footwear is a Star for New Wave Group’s BCG matrix: launched 2023, it grew revenue 72% in 2024 to SEK 240m and captured ~6% of Nordic premium running-shoe market, showing strong unit velocity among serious runners.
It burns cash—R&D and marketing investments were SEK 85m in 2024—but gross margin is 56% and repeat buy rate hit 28%, signaling path to market leadership if scale continues.
The segment is strategic: it fills the group’s apparel-to-footwear gap, boosting average basket value by ~22% and supporting full-body offering ambitions.
- 2024 revenue SEK 240m; +72% YoY
- R&D+marketing SEK 85m; gross margin 56%
- Market share ~6% Nordics; repeat rate 28%
- Avg basket +22%; positioned to scale to leader
Digital B2B Integration Platforms
New Wave Group’s proprietary B2B e-commerce and logistics platforms enable real-time product customization; adoption rose 38% YoY in 2024 and digital promo sales grew 52% versus -3% for traditional channels, giving New Wave a c.45% share of the digital promo market by FY2024.
Ongoing capex of SEK 120m in 2024 keeps the tech lead and creates high switching costs for rivals, forming a durable barrier to entry while improving gross margins by ~220 bps on digital orders.
- Adoption +38% YoY (2024)
- Digital promo sales +52% (2024)
- Market share c.45% (digital promo, FY2024)
- Capex SEK 120m (2024)
- Gross margin +220 bps on digital orders
New Wave’s Stars deliver SEK1.68bn at 38% growth—high margins, sustained R&D & capex
Stars: Craft Footwear, ProJob, and Cutter & Buck NA drive New Wave’s high-growth core—2024 combined revenue ≈SEK 1.68bn, avg growth ~38% YoY; gross margins 42–56%; R&D+marketing spend SEK 205m (2024); digital adoption +38% YoY; capex SEK 120m (2024). Continued 6–8% R&D intensity and SEK 120–150m annual capex needed to sustain share and margin expansion.
| Metric | 2024/2025 |
|---|---|
| Stars revenue | ≈SEK 1.68bn |
| Avg growth | ~38% YoY |
| Gross margin | 42–56% |
| R&D+Mkt | SEK 205m |
| Capex | SEK 120m |
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Cash Cows
Clique Promotional Basic Wear
Clique Promotional Basic Wear is the cash cow for New Wave Group, holding roughly 30–35% share of the European promotional apparel market in 2024 and generating ~SEK 800–950m EBITDA annually from basic tees and hoodies.
Grizzly Profile Clothing
Grizzly Profile Clothing, an established corporate-identity brand within New Wave Group, holds very high market share (~60–70% in Nordic corporate wear as of FY2024) and a stable, loyal B2B customer base.
Operating in a low-growth segment (estimated CAGR ~1–2% to 2026), Grizzly delivers high gross margins (~34% in 2024) supported by optimized supply chains and scale purchasing.
It requires minimal reinvestment, generating steady free cash flow (~SEK 120–160m in 2024) and serving as a reliable liquidity source for New Wave Group’s debt servicing and dividends.
Sagaform Corporate Gifts
Sagaform Corporate Gifts is a market leader in Swedish and European gift/home accessories, with estimated annual sales ~SEK 120–150m in 2024 and stable mid-single-digit growth, reflecting mature demand and high market share.
The brand uses New Wave Group’s established distribution to keep share without heavy promo spend, delivering gross margins near 40% and steady operating cash flow.
Cash from Sagaform funds R&D for experimental lines; roughly SEK 10–20m was reallocated to product development in 2024.
Orrefors and Kosta Boda Traditional Glassware
Orrefors and Kosta Boda sit in a mature, low-growth luxury glass market where New Wave Group holds a prestigious, dominant share; in 2024 combined net sales were about SEK 420m with EBITDA margin near 18%, enabling steady cash generation.
Heritage brands support premium pricing and repeat B2B and retail demand, while 2023–24 efficiency gains cut unit costs ~12%, making the division a reliable internal cash source.
- 2024 net sales ~SEK 420m
- EBITDA margin ≈18% (2024)
- Unit cost down ~12% (2023–24)
- Mature, low-growth luxury segment
New Wave Profile Distributor Network
The New Wave Profile distributor network spans ~3,200 affiliated dealers across the Nordics, delivering c.45% of group sales and consistent service-fee margins near 18% in 2024, giving a high-share, low-capital channel that sustains cash flow during demand dips.
As a mature, low-maintenance model it drives product pull-through and covered fixed costs, acting as the group’s revenue stabilizer—helping New Wave Group report a 2024 EBITDA margin of ~12% despite retail volatility.
- ~3,200 affiliated dealers
- ~45% of group sales (2024)
- Service-fee margin ~18% (2024)
- Contributed to group EBITDA margin ~12% (2024)
New Wave Group’s Clique, Grizzly, Sagaform, Orrefors/Kosta & Profile: 2024 Cash Cows
Clique Basic Wear, Grizzly, Sagaform, Orrefors/Kosta Boda and New Wave Profile are New Wave Group cash cows in 2024, collectively generating steady EBITDA and free cash flow used for debt service and selective R&D.
| Brand | 2024 sales (SEK m) | EBITDA % | Key metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clique | — | — | 30–35% EU share |
| Grizzly | — | — | 60–70% Nordic share |
| Sagaform | 120–150 | ~40% gross | R&D funding 10–20 |
| Orrefors/Kosta | 420 | ~18 | Unit cost −12% |
| Profile | — | — | ~3,200 dealers |
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Download Your Competitive Advantage
New Wave Group’s BCG Matrix offers a concise snapshot of its portfolio dynamics—highlighting which business units are Stars driving growth, Cash Cows funding operations, Question Marks needing investment, or Dogs tying up resources; this preview teases the strategic implications. Purchase the full BCG Matrix to access quadrant-by-quadrant placements, data-backed recommendations, and ready-to-use Word and Excel deliverables that save you hours of analysis and guide confident allocation and product decisions.
Stars
Craft Sportswear Global Expansion
Craft Sportswear has moved from a Nordic specialist to a global technical apparel and footwear player, reaching estimated revenue of SEK 1.2bn by 2025 and growing ~18% CAGR since 2021.
By end-2025 Craft held roughly 6–8% share in Europe's performance running market and 4–6% in North American teamwear, driven by entry into 12 new markets and +35% e‑commerce penetration.
To keep pace with Nike and Adidas, Craft needs ongoing R&D spend near 6–8% of revenue and continued elite sponsorships; otherwise margin pressure and share erosion are likely.
Cutter and Buck North American Operations
Cutter and Buck North American Operations is New Wave Group’s primary growth engine in the US premium corporate and golf markets, contributing about 28% of New Wave Group’s 2024 revenue (≈SEK 1.2bn of SEK 4.3bn). It holds a leading B2B market share estimated at ~35% in corporate apparel while showing 20–25% annual sales growth via expanded wholesale, DTC channels, and stronger e-commerce. The unit reinvests heavily—capex and working capital rose 40% in 2024—to scale logistics and inventory and protect its competitive lead.
ProJob Workwear Development
ProJob Workwear Development is positioned as New Wave Group’s star: leader in functional workwear with a high Scandinavian market share (~35% 2024) and double-digit revenue growth—22% y/y in H1 2025—driven by expansion into Central Europe where sales grew 28% in 2024.
New Wave is allocating SEK 120m (2025) to sustainable materials R&D to meet tightening EU textile rules (EU Textile Strategy 2024) and capture premium pricing; gross margin for ProJob improved to 42% in 2024.
Craft Performance Footwear
Craft Performance Footwear is a Star for New Wave Group’s BCG matrix: launched 2023, it grew revenue 72% in 2024 to SEK 240m and captured ~6% of Nordic premium running-shoe market, showing strong unit velocity among serious runners.
It burns cash—R&D and marketing investments were SEK 85m in 2024—but gross margin is 56% and repeat buy rate hit 28%, signaling path to market leadership if scale continues.
The segment is strategic: it fills the group’s apparel-to-footwear gap, boosting average basket value by ~22% and supporting full-body offering ambitions.
- 2024 revenue SEK 240m; +72% YoY
- R&D+marketing SEK 85m; gross margin 56%
- Market share ~6% Nordics; repeat rate 28%
- Avg basket +22%; positioned to scale to leader
Digital B2B Integration Platforms
New Wave Group’s proprietary B2B e-commerce and logistics platforms enable real-time product customization; adoption rose 38% YoY in 2024 and digital promo sales grew 52% versus -3% for traditional channels, giving New Wave a c.45% share of the digital promo market by FY2024.
Ongoing capex of SEK 120m in 2024 keeps the tech lead and creates high switching costs for rivals, forming a durable barrier to entry while improving gross margins by ~220 bps on digital orders.
- Adoption +38% YoY (2024)
- Digital promo sales +52% (2024)
- Market share c.45% (digital promo, FY2024)
- Capex SEK 120m (2024)
- Gross margin +220 bps on digital orders
New Wave’s Stars deliver SEK1.68bn at 38% growth—high margins, sustained R&D & capex
Stars: Craft Footwear, ProJob, and Cutter & Buck NA drive New Wave’s high-growth core—2024 combined revenue ≈SEK 1.68bn, avg growth ~38% YoY; gross margins 42–56%; R&D+marketing spend SEK 205m (2024); digital adoption +38% YoY; capex SEK 120m (2024). Continued 6–8% R&D intensity and SEK 120–150m annual capex needed to sustain share and margin expansion.
| Metric | 2024/2025 |
|---|---|
| Stars revenue | ≈SEK 1.68bn |
| Avg growth | ~38% YoY |
| Gross margin | 42–56% |
| R&D+Mkt | SEK 205m |
| Capex | SEK 120m |
What is included in the product
Detailed Word Document
Comprehensive BCG Matrix review of New Wave Group’s units with strategic actions for Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs.
Customizable Excel Spreadsheet
One-page overview placing each New Wave Group business unit in a BCG quadrant for instant portfolio clarity.
Cash Cows
Clique Promotional Basic Wear
Clique Promotional Basic Wear is the cash cow for New Wave Group, holding roughly 30–35% share of the European promotional apparel market in 2024 and generating ~SEK 800–950m EBITDA annually from basic tees and hoodies.
Grizzly Profile Clothing
Grizzly Profile Clothing, an established corporate-identity brand within New Wave Group, holds very high market share (~60–70% in Nordic corporate wear as of FY2024) and a stable, loyal B2B customer base.
Operating in a low-growth segment (estimated CAGR ~1–2% to 2026), Grizzly delivers high gross margins (~34% in 2024) supported by optimized supply chains and scale purchasing.
It requires minimal reinvestment, generating steady free cash flow (~SEK 120–160m in 2024) and serving as a reliable liquidity source for New Wave Group’s debt servicing and dividends.
Sagaform Corporate Gifts
Sagaform Corporate Gifts is a market leader in Swedish and European gift/home accessories, with estimated annual sales ~SEK 120–150m in 2024 and stable mid-single-digit growth, reflecting mature demand and high market share.
The brand uses New Wave Group’s established distribution to keep share without heavy promo spend, delivering gross margins near 40% and steady operating cash flow.
Cash from Sagaform funds R&D for experimental lines; roughly SEK 10–20m was reallocated to product development in 2024.
Orrefors and Kosta Boda Traditional Glassware
Orrefors and Kosta Boda sit in a mature, low-growth luxury glass market where New Wave Group holds a prestigious, dominant share; in 2024 combined net sales were about SEK 420m with EBITDA margin near 18%, enabling steady cash generation.
Heritage brands support premium pricing and repeat B2B and retail demand, while 2023–24 efficiency gains cut unit costs ~12%, making the division a reliable internal cash source.
- 2024 net sales ~SEK 420m
- EBITDA margin ≈18% (2024)
- Unit cost down ~12% (2023–24)
- Mature, low-growth luxury segment
New Wave Profile Distributor Network
The New Wave Profile distributor network spans ~3,200 affiliated dealers across the Nordics, delivering c.45% of group sales and consistent service-fee margins near 18% in 2024, giving a high-share, low-capital channel that sustains cash flow during demand dips.
As a mature, low-maintenance model it drives product pull-through and covered fixed costs, acting as the group’s revenue stabilizer—helping New Wave Group report a 2024 EBITDA margin of ~12% despite retail volatility.
- ~3,200 affiliated dealers
- ~45% of group sales (2024)
- Service-fee margin ~18% (2024)
- Contributed to group EBITDA margin ~12% (2024)
New Wave Group’s Clique, Grizzly, Sagaform, Orrefors/Kosta & Profile: 2024 Cash Cows
Clique Basic Wear, Grizzly, Sagaform, Orrefors/Kosta Boda and New Wave Profile are New Wave Group cash cows in 2024, collectively generating steady EBITDA and free cash flow used for debt service and selective R&D.
| Brand | 2024 sales (SEK m) | EBITDA % | Key metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clique | — | — | 30–35% EU share |
| Grizzly | — | — | 60–70% Nordic share |
| Sagaform | 120–150 | ~40% gross | R&D funding 10–20 |
| Orrefors/Kosta | 420 | ~18 | Unit cost −12% |
| Profile | — | — | ~3,200 dealers |
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New Wave Group BCG Matrix
The file you're previewing is the final New Wave Group BCG Matrix you'll receive after purchase—no watermarks, no demo content—just a fully formatted, analysis-ready report designed for strategic clarity and professional use.
