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Daily News Feed 09/29/2026 Balls, Racquets, and Fishing Tackle Get Favorable Treatment in China Tariff Deal
The White House unveiled a new “30-for-30” tariff carve-out plan with China, naming several industry-related categories on the favorable-treatment list from the U.S.-China Board of Trade, chartered in May alongside that month’s Beijing talks. Oura Postpones IPO Indefinitely
The smart ring maker blamed uncertainty in the IPO market for its decision, joining several other companies that have shelved plans to go public amid rising bond yields and interest rates. TaylorMade Sales Are Soaring, Moody’s Says
The long-running dispute between F&F Co., Ltd. and Centroid Investment Partners over the sale of TaylorMade Golf remains unresolved, but the golf company’s sales and earnings continue to grow double digits, Moody’s reported. L2 Brands Names Hanesbrands Vet as CEO
The Sentinel Capital Partners-backed parent of League, Legacy, Ouray, and Locale tapped seasoned apparel and licensed products executive John Fryer as CEO, succeeding Paige Wingert and Evan Toporek, who were serving as interim co-CEOs. ThredUp Enters Live Commerce with Whatnot
The online resale platform is partnering with live commerce provider Whatnot to expand into the $22 billion live shopping market in the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Etcetera: Payntr Golf, Nike, Burton, Champion, Titan Fitness
09/28/2026 Holiday E-commerce Set for 6.7% Growth, Adobe Says
An expected record-setting Cyber Monday will help drive another year of high-single-digit growth in U.S. online spending during Holiday 2026, according to Adobe Analytics, which forecasts 6.7% growth for the Nov. 1-Dec. 31 period to $275.1 billion, up from 2025’s +6.8% to $257.8 billion. Vail Resorts Retail/Rental Sales Slip on Mild Weather
Retail/rental revenue was off 10% to $21,760,000 from $24,087,000 in the seasonally small fiscal fourth quarter ended Jul. 31, as historically challenging snow conditions, particularly in the Rockies, impacted results. ThredUp Preps for AI as U.S. Sales Take Off
Just weeks after reporting 17% top-line growth for the second quarter, ThredUp senior management made the case for its new U.S. focus in a roundtable discussion at the Wells Fargo 9th Annual Consumer Conference.
Following recent acquisitions of Applied Ballistics, TrainingPeaks, and TrainHeroic, the fitness watch maker has added muscle oxygen sensor company Moxy, for undisclosed terms. Etcetera: Brooks, On, Puma, YKK, Paka, Misto
09/25/2026 Global Sports Apparel Market Expanded 7% in 2025
Branded athletic apparel sales broke out last year after several years of low-single-digit growth, rising 7.0% in 2025 to $130,333 million from $121,800 million and easily outpacing the sneaker market’s 3.1% increase. Fox Factory Takes Nine-Digit Haircut on Marucci Sale
FOXF completed the sale of Marucci Sports to Squared Up Holdings, LLC, an investor group led by the baseball brand’s senior management, for an enterprise value of $225 million and will use the proceeds to reduce debt. DRJB Holdings Nets Record Year
Net income at David Beckham’s company increased 47% to $49.8 million last year, compared to $44.9 million in the previous year, on 20% higher sales of $110.5 million, up from $92.3 million, driven by new commercial partnerships and product launches ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Unless Collective Shifts to UA’s E-commerce Platform
Acquired by UA in 2024, the sustainable streetwear brand founded by Eric Liedtke, Maarten Teijsse, and Tara Moss is now moving its full product assortment onto UA.com. National Park Visits Flat in August
National Park recreational visits inched up year-over-year to 38,443,124 from 38,322,951 in the seasonally important month, while year-to-date visits are down 1% to 228,026,790 from 229,630,942. Etcetera: Nike, Under Armour, Asics
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