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09/22/2026


On’s Premium Playbook Gets Boost from Soccer and Golf

The Swiss sportswear brand is guiding for a high-teens top-line CAGR through 2029 in the new three-year targets unveiled at its 2026 Investor Day, on full-price selling and premium positioning, which should flow down to a 20%-plus adj. EBITDA CAGR on stable gross margins and SG&A leverage.

Nordic Outdoor Group Acquires Fibe

NOG, which purchased Bios Aktiebolag and its iFish brand earlier this month, has now acquired Swedish fishing supplier Fibe AB, expanding its position in Nordic ice and winter fishing.

S&P Weighs in on Dick’s New Notes

The ratings agency assigned a BBB issue-level rating to DKS’ proposed $1 billion senior unsecured notes, which is on equal footing with its existing senior unsecured debt, while affirming that its BBB issue credit rating and stable outlook remain unchanged.

Backcountry Buys Velofix

The acquisitive CSC Generation-owned retailer has added Velofix, which operates mobile bike shops in the United States and Canada, for undisclosed terms.

UnaliWear Files ITC Complaint over Smartwatch Features

The medical smartwatch maker filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission seeking to block certain wearable devices that UnaliWear says infringe on its patents.

Etcetera: Under Armour, Beyond Yoga, GoRuck, Enviolo

09/21/2026


Oura Sets IPO Range as Investors Cash Out

The smart ring maker is offering just 13.5 million shares directly, while early investors are selling another 36.5 million shares in an IPO valuing the company at around $15 or $16 billion, depending on final pricing.

Sporting Goods Industry Faces Excess Tariff Pressure, WFSGI Finds

The global sporting goods industry is contributing about $675 billion to global GDP, or about 0.6% of global economic output, while facing disproportionately harsh tariff rates, according to the WFSGI’s new economic impact report.

Puma Hires Nike Vet to Run Europe

Fokko de Rooij, most recently Nike’s VP EMEA sales, is The Big Cat’s new managing director Europe, succeeding Javier Ortega, who left the company this month.

JD Sports Inks Mexico Franchise

Taking a different approach from its U.S. buying spree, the Finish Line and Hibbett parent signed a long-term franchise deal with Grupo Axo, which already represents more than 50 international apparel, footwear and beauty brands south of the border.

Geartrade Expands as Sales Soar

The outdoor gear marketplace has relocated its Salt Lake City warehouse and headquarters, adding 6,000 sq. ft. of inventory capacity to support sales up 47% year-to-date, on top of a similar growth pace in 2025.

Colmar Restructures Board

The Italian ski and apparel brand placed four members of the Colombo family at the center of the company's board and executive structure, following the sudden death of president and chairman Mario Colombo in April.

Joola Settles with More Paddle Infringers

Sport Squad (dba Joola) has settled patent infringement claims with Friday Labs and has now reached a resolution with nine of the 11 brands it named in a patent infringement suit filed with the International Trade Commission in Apr.

Etcetera: Wolverine, Under Armour

09/18/2026


On Running Enters Football, Tackles Mbappé from Nike

ONON jumpstarted its entry into global football by signing Kylian Mbappé away from Nike after a 20-year relationship with the Swoosh, in a landmark deal for the Swiss brand.

Colt CZ Group Chief to Depart

Colt CZ Group CEO Radek Musil is stepping down from his post effective Sep. 30, for personal reasons, with the top job remaining vacant until a successor can be appointed. I

Nike and Lululemon Settle Mirror Patent Dispute

The Eager Beavertons and Lulunatics have settled their legal spat over digital fitness and interactive workout patents, according to a joint filing in NY federal court asking the court to dismiss the case with prejudice.

Etcetera: Lowa, Angled Spade, New Balance, Huffy

 
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