Revenues at Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor segment, which includes Hydro Flask and Osprey Packs, were up 10% to $194.9 million for the fiscal first quarter ended May 31.

The Journeys’ parent is facing a proxy challenge from activist investor Radoff-Jumana Group, which is seeking to oust directors Joanna Barsh and Thurgood Marshall Jr. and secure seats for their candidates, former Stabilis Solutions CEO Westervelt T. Ballard Jr. and investment banker Paula J. Poskon.

Levi’s women’s yoga brand grew sales 16% to $42.6 million from $36.8 million in the fiscal second quarter ended May 31, powered by a 23% jump in direct-to-consumer, largely from online sales growth.

The Swiss sportswear brand is splitting its commercial leadership into two distinct roles, elevating Rebecca Cai from general manager of APAC to chief global markets officer, while Alice Delaunt joins the company as chief customer officer.

Cargo imports at major container ports grew 15% to 2.24 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in May, as retailers ordered early to stay ahead of expected tariff increases, according to the NRF and Hackett Associates’ Global Port Tracker report.

The ratings agency affirmed the German footwear maker’s long-term issuer default rating at BB+, with a stable outlook, citing Birkenstock’s strong operating performance and strong cash flow after the announced debt-funded share buyback.

A quarter of U.S. shoppers are planning to boost their Holiday 2026 budget over the prior year and begin shopping earlier than ever, according to Salsify’s 2026 Holiday Pulse Report.

Paddletek has inked an agreement to acquire PIKKL, adding the pickleball equipment brand to its portfolio that includes Paddletek, ProXR, Padeltek, and Yobow.

The Oboz, Kathmandu, and Rip Curl parent appointed Ian Morrice as an independent non-executive director to its board, effective Aug. 20, to advance KMD’s Next Level turnaround strategy.

The parent of Wattbike, CLMBR, FORME, and Ergatta connected fitness brands inked an agreement to buy STEPR, Inc., which makes connected stair climbers for the home and commercial markets.

La Sportiva revealed that sales reached €213 million ($251 mm) in 2025, up 21% from €176 million the prior year, touting good progress on its growth strategy despite geopolitical turmoil, a weaker outdoor market, and unfavorable currency headwinds.

The media company announced it has inked a definitive agreement to purchase Full Swing for $530 million in cash from Bruin Capital and minority investors, with the transaction expected to close in H2, at which point the simulator and launch monitor manufacturer will join Versant’s Digital Platforms and Ventures portfolio.

Electric mobility brand house Rad Life Mobility has acquired QuietKat from Revelyst for an undisclosed amount, as the former Vista Outdoor division focuses on its core portfolio.

The golf footwear start-up scored an unspecified investment, in advance of an upcoming funding round, from a group of former and current professional athletes across major leagues.