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02/19/2026


Yeti Sees Sales and Profits Rebounding in 2026

Net income increased 10% to $58,227,000 from $53,154,000 in the fourth quarter as sales rose to $583,708,000, a 7% gain over $546,540,000 and up 5% excluding recall reserve impacts in the prior year.

Moncler Finishes Flattish 2025 as Growth Slows

The luxury apparel brand’s bottom line slipped 2% to €626,670,000 ($708.1 mm) last year from €639,596,000 as revenue inched up 1% (+3% CC) to €3,132,128,000 ($3,539.3 mm) over €3,108,924,000, continuing the slowdown from 2024’s mid-singles gains and its historic double-digit growth pace.

SportChek Outperforms in Q4 with Double-Digit Gains

Sales at Canadian Tire’s sporting goods banners jumped 17% in the final quarter to C$637.8 million ($458.8 mm) from C$546.8 million, boosted by an extra week this year and a +9.5% comp.

New Balance Sales Soared Last Year

New Balance Athletics’ sales grew 19% in 2025 to $9.2 billion, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth, with record results in nearly every region.

Under Armour Ratings Affirmed by S&P

Removing the company from its CreditWatch with negative implications, the ratings agency affirmed Under Dog’s BB- issuer credit rating and issue level ratings, but its outlook remains negative.

Topgolf Taps Chuck E. Cheese Chief as CEO

Topgolf International, now separated from Callaway, appointed David McKillips as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Artie Starrs, who resigned last summer to join Harley-Davidson.

SportIQ Closes Series A Funding Rounds

The smart basketball maker has raised $6.2 million across two new funding rounds, with the most recent closing including $3.2 million in new capital, led by KB Partners, Koppenberg Management, Match Ventures, and other individuals and family offices.

Tennis Participation Reaches New High

Capping six consecutive years of growth, 2025 saw tennis participation in the U.S. increase by 1.6 million to a record 27.3 million, according to USTA research.

Cowboy Camping Launched by Minimal Gear

Partnering with outdoor industry veteran Whitney “Allgood” La Ruffa on the line of ultralight backpacking accessories, Minimal Gear adds Cowboy Camping to Cnoc Outdoors and Diorite Gear in its portfolio.

NSSRA Adds to Board of Directors

National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association tapped Phillip Howard of Troy’s Ski Lubbock (Lubbock, TX) as the new secretary/treasurer of the NSSRA board at its annual meeting on Feb. 17.

CPSC Recall: Youth Multi-Purpose Helmets

Samit Outdoor is recalling about 3,295 youth multi-purpose helmets because they violate the bicycle helmet safety standard by failing to comply with the positional stability and certification requirements.

Etcetera: BSN Sports, Travoca, REI, Walther, Free Fly Apparel, Kinetic Development, Romp Skies

02/18/2026


Garmin’s Fourth Quarter Powered by Wearables

GRMN’s Fitness and Outdoor segments finished the year strong, with Fitness revenues improving 42% to $765,839,000 from $539,305,000, while Outdoor was flat at $627,611,000 against $629,373,000.

Accell Group Recapitalizes with Lenders Swapping Debt for Control

The KKR-owned Dutch bike maker will see its super senior lenders take an unspecified haircut on the company’s outstanding debt, in exchange for a controlling equity stake.

Indian Distributor Planning Retail Stores with Western Brands

Delhi-based Davin Sons Retail Limited is expanding beyond its denim manufacturing and distribution roots into multi-brand sportswear retail, including Skechers, Reebok, Adidas, New Balance, and Crocs.

Ergatta Being Acquired by Wattbike Owner

The connected rowing machine maker inked a definitive agreement to join Interactive Strength Inc., whose portfolio already includes Wattbike, Clmbr, and Forme, at a maximum enterprise value of $19.5 million if all earn-outs are achieved.

New Team Dealer Buying Group Forms

United Team Dealers is the new name of a national network of independent team dealers who have collaborated to share resources to improve turnaround times, technology, and expand product offerings.

Etcetera: OS1st, Okuma Fishing, PGA Tour Superstore, Weston Backcountry, Magnum Industries

02/17/2026


Kinetic and Fiocchi Owner Consolidates Ammo Business

The onboarding of Kinetic Group nearly quadrupled Czechoslovak Group’s Ammo+ segment revenue to €1,019,209,000 ($1,133.4 mm) from €271,480,000 for the nine months ended Sep. 30.

Momentec Brands Names David Baxter CEO

The multi-brand uniform and sports apparel maker’s new CEO, David Baxter, has been its chairman since 2024, having joined Momentec after leading Under Armour in the Americas Region.

Footasylum CEO Steps Down

The U.K. sneaker and streetwear retailer’s turnaround CEO, David Pujolar has officially vacated his role effective Feb. 12, after two years of efforts to stabilize its business.

Bont Cycling Names New CEO

The Australian-owned cycling footwear maker removed the interim tag from Alex Malone, naming him permanent CEO, as Bont aims to drive product innovation, expand globally, and improve customer service across all channels.

Anta Sports Inks Lifetime Deal for Klay Thompson

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has become the seventh NBA player to secure a lifetime sneaker contract, formalizing his decade-long partnership with the Chinese sportswear giant in the company’s first lifetime endorsement agreement in basketball.

Tommy John Gets Pakage Pouch Patent Invalidated

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board handed a win to Tommy John and invalidated a host of claims related to Pakage Apparel’s (dba BN3TH) patent no. 10,834,974, which covers various aspects of men’s pouch underwear.

Etcetera: Newton Golf, PTP Fitness, Silent Steel, Intense Cycles, On, Certor

 
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