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Daily News Feed 12/16/2025 Iconix Regaining Control of Brand Portfolio
Freer and clearer North American operations are on the horizon for the licensor of Umbro, Starter, Pony, and Salt Life, among others, after it announced an upsizing of its credit facility with affiliates of Apollo Global Management. Sporting Goods Sales Jump Nearly 5% in Oct.
As the Commerce Dept. continues to catch up following the government shutdown, Census Bureau data for Oct. showed sporting goods/hobby/book and music store adjusted sales growing 4.6% to $8,197 million from $7,834 million and up 1.9% sequentially. Rapala VMC Appoints New U.S. Chief
The fishing equipment company elevated its current VP of sales, Travis Tuma, to president of Rapala VMC USA, succeeding Marcus Twidale after four years. Scarpa Strengthens N.A. Marketing
The Italian rugged footwear company bolstered its North American marketing team, elevating Kayla Hicks to marketing and communications manager, John Weir to athlete and events coordinator, and Olivia McCartney to digital communications and engagement coordinator. Outdoor Holding Co. Settles with the SEC
POWW reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve an investigation of past filings after the Sep. ‘24 resignation of CFO Rob Wiley. Etcetera: LifeLabs, Scott Fly Rods, Turtle Fur, Birkenstock, Clarks, Adidas, Fanatics
12/15/2025 Holiday Traffic Builds, but Consumers Still Feel Inflation
Super Saturday is poised to hit new traffic records, the National Retail Federation found, but residual inflationary pressures continue to impact consumer behavior, according to new research from NORC at the University of Chicago. Mips Acquires Helmet Safety Technology Company
The Swedish helmet tech company has inked an agreement to acquire Koroyd, which designs and engineers advanced, lightweight impact protection integrated into helmets, body armor, and other sports gear, for €40 million ($46.5 mm) on a cash- and debt-free basis. Aluula Composites’ Revenue Jumps in FQ4
The Victoria, British Columbia–based maker of UHMWPE composite fabrics pre-announced that revenues increased 37% to C$2.9 million ($2.1 mm) in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Oct. 31. Salomon Brand Chief Will Depart Next Year
Scott Mellin, the Amer Sports-owned brand’s global chief brand officer, is stepping down effective Apr. 1, 2026, after more than three years contributing to Salomon’s meteoric growth. Allen Company Adds Wildlife Feed Brand
The outdoor products and accessories manufacturer is acquiring wildlife management specialist Domain Outdoor, which sells food plot seed, feed, and attractants, and nutritional supplements. Varsity Brands Settles Data Breach Class Action
The parent of Varsity Spirit and BSN Sports has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a proposed class action related to a May 2024 data breach, pending final court approval, according to a filing in a TX district court. Etcetera: Lululemon, Oberalp, Puma, Salomon
12/12/2025 Johnson Outdoors’ Sales Pick Up Steam to Finish Year
Net loss narrowed 15% to $29,050,000 from a loss of $34,266,000 in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Oct. 3 on revenues that improved 28% to $135,762,000 from $105,874,000, as sales picked up in the second half after a slow start to the year. Sporting Goods Sales Show Strong Growth in Nov.
Seasonally adjusted sales of sporting goods, hobby, music and book stores grew 0.28% month-over-month and by 8.96% year-over-year unadjusted according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. CPSC Recall: Trek Electric Bicycles
Trek is recalling about 700 model year 2026 Trek-branded Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6, and Checkpoint+ SL 7 electric bicycles because the bolts on the chainring can come loose, causing it to separate from the bike.
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