Daily News Feed 10/02/2025 Giant Bicycle Pushes Back on CBP Ban
The company issued a three-point response to last week’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection Withhold Release Order, which banned the importation of its Taiwan-made bikes, components, and accessories. Outdoor Retailer Moves to Minneapolis
After a back-and-forth between Salt Lake City and Denver over the past few years, the Emerald Expositions-owned trade show announced that Minneapolis will be the new home of the outdoor industry gathering, starting with the Aug. 19-21, 2026 event.
The firearms, ammunition, and accessories retailer stated that it anticipates Q3 sales in the range of $21 to $23 million, representing a 4% to 14% increase over last year, despite the stagnant gun market.
The outdoor co-op met with the United Food and Commercial Workers and Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union on Sep. 22 to 26 in Itasca, IL, for the first negotiating session since establishing a national bargaining structure earlier this year.
NSSF’s adjusted NICS checks grew 2.0% last month to 1,179,424 compared to 1,156,223 a year ago, marking the first improvement since January, while year-to-date adjusted NICS checks are down 4.3%. Big 5 Acquisition Closes, Shares Delisted
The West Coast retailer’s acquisition by Worldwide Golf Group and its PE backer Capitol Hill Group closed on Oct. 2, and Nasdaq has delisted its shares, BGFV revealed in an SEC filing. Etcetera: HydraPak, Carbitex, Jordan, Fleet Feet, Db, Leki, Dr Martens, ThirtyTwo, Hyperice
10/01/2025 Peloton Moves Into Commercial Hardware, AI Coaching
Peloton’s next step in its turnaround efforts includes a slate of new commercial equipment, a revamped cross-training hardware suite, and the AI-powered IQ program for its members, which covers a range of health metrics. Colt CZ Group Makes Board Changes
The Czech firearms maker announced that Jan Drahota will step down from the board and will now chair the supervisory board, succeeding David Aguilar, who becomes vice chairman. Obermeyer Builds Out C-Suite with New Hires, Promotions
The Aspen-based ski and outerwear brand has made several new additions to senior management and promoted others, all reporting to CEO Kris Kuster, the former Mammut GM who was hired for the top job in June. Pure Hockey Buys Bar Down Hockey
The hockey specialist is acquiring Overland Park-based Bar Down Hockey Shop, its first entry into the Kansas market, for undisclosed terms. Modell’s Buyers Accused of Ponzi Scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez, the buyers of Modell’s Sporting Goods and several other bankrupt retailers, of running a $112 million Ponzi scheme.
09/30/2025 Nike Warns of Higher, $1.5 Billion Tariff Hit
The Eager Beavertons’ fiscal 2026 got off to a solid start, with substantial sequential improvement, but just 1% reported revenue growth from a year ago to $11,720 million from $11,589 million, and a 1% decline constant currency. Vail Resorts Retail/Rental Sales Fell 5% Last Year
Retail/rental revenue inched down 1% to $24,087,000 from $24,304,000 in the seasonally small fiscal fourth quarter ended Jul. 31, as North American and European summer operations were in line with guidance, while Australia benefited from improved weather. Genesco Creates Journeys Global Retail Group
Genesco is consolidating Journeys, Schuh, and Little Burgundy under one umbrella, aiming to boost brand awareness with a sharp focus on female consumers. Sympatex Appoints Kim Scholze as CEO
Sympatex Technologies’ chief sales and marketing officer Kim Scholze will succeed Dr. Rüdiger Fox, who has led the company since 2016 and played a key role in its sustainability transformation.
ONON's chief operating officer, Sam Wenger, will step down at the end of the year after eight years in the post, and will be succeeded by current chief innovation officer, Scott Maguire, in a newly expanded role. Etcetera: Elan, Amazfit, Staccato, Unspun
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