Branded segment revenues at the Swedish outdoor company, home of Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Brunton, and others, were up 2% to €58.0 million ($67.9 mm) for the first quarter.

The Tecnica-owned footwear maker reported 4% revenue growth to a record €242.1 million ($272.0 mm) last year, selling 3.1 million pairs of shoes, up 5% year over year.

The Buffalo, NY-based licensed headwear maker elevated Bruce Popko from SVP global licensing & business development to president, and Lorenz Gan, chief digital & information officer, to COO, both under New Era CEO Chris Koch.

Varsity Brands’ BSN Sports subsidiary will absorb Sports Endeavors and Lax.com, the company revealed in a press release offering more details on its recent acquisition, which we reported last week.

Andrew Higginson, who unexpectedly announced last week that he’ll depart the U.K.-based retailer on July 21, made the decision after a failed coup against CEO Régis Schultz, the Financial Times first reported.

Asics is establishing a 26,000-sq.-ft. technical lab in Kobe dedicated to custom footwear and new sneaker designs, with a start date of Dec. 2027.

Final numbers for the fiscal year ended July 31 show the U.K. fitness brand’s top line increased 7% to £647,269,000 ($851.7 mm) from £607,345,000, while profits contracted 5% to £6,823,000 ($9.0 mm) from £7,197,000.

Net purchase intent declined 5% year-over-year for athletic shoes and 8% for athleisure and multi-activity footwear, according to the Spring 2026 U.S. Consumer & Executive Footwear Survey from AlixPartners and FDRA.

The Eager Beavertons will slash about 1,400 positions, primarily in the technology department, aimed at streamlining the Swoosh’s technology, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.

Rossignol Group said sales improved 4% on a like-for-like basis to €346 million ($389 mm) and 3% constant-currency, driven by its year-round performance strategy.

Shane Michael Johnston, who holds several protective headgear patents, filed suit in GA district court against Guardian Sports for infringing on five patents with its Guardian Xenith Loop.

Strong growth in fishing more than offset listless bike component sales in the first quarter, pushing revenues 4% higher to ¥117,644 million ($749.9 mm) from ¥113,539 million, with net income jumping 31% to ¥12,814 million ($81.7 mm) from ¥9,786 million.

Revenues at HELE’s Home & Outdoor segment dipped 2% to $216.5 million for the fiscal fourth quarter ended Feb. 28 as Osprey Packs’ growth eased declines at Hydroflask and the Oxo kitchen brand.

Sales were down 25% in the first quarter to SEK 31,018,000 ($3.4 mm) from SEK 41,493,000, with a loss of SEK 1,168,000 ($0.1 mm) for the quarter compared to SEK 23,000 profit prior, as results faced an 850 b.p. ForEx headwind.

The Swedish parent of Craft and Cutter & Buck, and distributor of other labels, reported a 7% increase in first-quarter sales to SEK 2,328 million ($237.1 mm), with the Sports & Leisure segment inching up 1%.

The Swedish helmet technology company’s net income grew 53% in the first quarter to SEK 29 million ($3.0 mm) from SEK 19 million, as revenues improved 30% to SEK 151 million ($15.4 mm) from SEK 116 million, and were up 25% on a constant-currency basis.

Vail said it has been one of the most challenging winters across the western U.S., with record-low snowfall and historically warm temperatures, resulting in 15% lower total skier visits at MTN’s mountain resorts, while retail/rental revenue in N.A. locations dropped 7%.

Tzumi Electronics is recalling about 50,000 FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select 5-52.5lbs adjustable dumbbells because the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use.