Industry imports of footwear, apparel, and equipment contracted 4% in the third quarter to $5,484.5 million from $5,707.9 million a year before, the ITC revealed after a substantial delay due to the government shutdown.

Reported sales were up 9% (+13% constant currency) to SEK 2.5 billion in the third quarter, according to preliminary results, with an organic sales decline more than offset by Quad Lock contributions in a continued challenging market.

The 114-year-old outdoor retailer promoted Elder to the top job from his current post as Bean’s chief retail officer, succeeding the retiring Stephen Smith, who will remain on board in an advisory capacity through March.

Michael Armstrong, the U.K.-based sportswear retailer’s global managing director, is stepping down to pursue new opportunities after nearly 30 years with the company.

Bucking predictions of a double-digit decline, Nov. retail imports slipped just 7% year-over-year to 2.02 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units, according to the NRF and Hackett Associates’ Global Port Tracker.

The exercise-tracking app and social network has confidentially filed for a public offering as early as this spring, with Goldman Sachs hired to help lead it, according to multiple reports.

Sales at HELE’s Home & Outdoor segment, which includes Hydroflask and Osprey Packs, declined 7% to $229.6 million from $246.1 million, with Osprey called out as a bright spot for the quarter as the company tries to right the ship.

Net income at the Japanese footwear and apparel retailer inched down 1% to ¥33,700 million ($228.5 mm) from ¥34,154 million for the first nine months ending Nov. 30 on a 1% increase in sales to ¥279,285 million ($1,894.0 mm) from ¥277,078 million.

The Chinese sportswear giant has offered to buy the 29% of The Big Cat’s equity that is held by France’s Pinault family, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Marubeni Corp.’s R.G. Barry Brands has acquired Jacobson Group, a British footwear brand portfolio that includes the heritage sneaker brand Gola.

GOOS made several executive changes following Jonathan Sinclair’s decision to step down as president, Asia Pacific, although he’ll remain as a board member for its regional subsidiaries.

The Big Cat appointed Nadia Kokni as VP, global brand marketing, reporting to chief brand officer Maria Valdes and joining Puma’s global leadership team.

New Balance has appointed former Frasers Group sports division chief, Ger Wright, as VP of sales in EMEA, signaling the brand’s intent to accelerate growth across European markets.

The hunting, pocket knife, and sharpening stone maker filed suit in the CO district court, accusing Jende Industries of infringing on its Spyderco marks and bug logo with counterfeit sharpening stones.

PNW Components is recalling about 1,200 Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals because the pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank.

E-commerce sales hit a record $257.8 billion for Holiday 2025, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracked consumers’ spending more than $4 billion online per day for 25 days in the Nov. 1-Dec. 31 period, as discount-driven trade-ups and a record Buy Now Pay Later result headlined seasonal trends.

The Eager Beavertons sold RTFKT, the non-fungible token virtual sneaker business it acquired in 2021, on Dec. 17 to an undisclosed buyer, The Oregonian first reported.

Centric has acquired certain assets of Fownes Brothers & Co., which makes gloves and cold-weather accessories under license for several sporting goods brands.

S&P Global echoed Moody’s sentiment on Callaway’s sale of a 60% stake in Topgolf to Leonard Green & Partners, raising its issuer credit rating by two notches to BB- from B on the prospect of dramatically reduced leverage.

S&P Global removed the parent of 5.11, Boa, PrimaLoft, and Velocity Outdoor from CreditWatch with negative implications, and affirmed its B- issuer credit, B+ senior secured debt, and B- senior unsecured debt ratings.

STX filed suit in the Delaware district court, accusing Stringking of infringing on its patent related to back-of-hand protection on its lacrosse gloves.