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Daily News Feed 09/30/2026 Fox Factory Reveals Marucci Losses
FOXF detailed Marucci numbers in an SEC filing after last week’s announcement that the brand was sold to a management-led investor group, exposing operating losses that expanded from $5.8 million in FY ‘25 to $12.7 million in the first half of ‘26.
Equip Outdoor Technologies, the UK-based parent of Rab, inked an agreement to sell the Lowe Alpine brand’s IP to ATG Brands & Data Limited, giving the new owner exclusive rights to the Lowe trademark, logo and associated brand assets.
The active lifestyle brand owner, which counts Gibbon, ElliptiGo, and INDO Board in its portfolio, named 20-year industry veteran Jordan Judd as CEO, succeeding co-founder Bryan Pate, who will transition to executive chairman. Fanatics Sees Two Lawsuits Dismissed
The licensed products giant scored two legal victories in one day, as NY federal court judges tossed proposed class action lawsuits over trading cards and Fanatics’ exclusive NFL license and distribution rights. California Approves Football Helmet Add-ons
Assembly Bill 708 guarantees youth tackle football players the right to use soft-shell helmet add-ons that fit outside a conventional hard-shell football helmet.
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
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