Investment fund Jehoshaphat Research posted a 60-page analysis on its website accusing GIL of channel stuffing to support revenue growth, and warned of a 20% shortfall coming in the back half of 2026.

Benefiting from Americans’ love of an underdog story, the FIFA World Cup’s return to U.S. soil is seeing a ramp-up in the houses-of-Dassler rivalry and smaller brands picking up endorsement share, while major players use the occasion for marketing and product activations.

Authentic Brands Group’s Reebok licensee for India since 2021, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd, reported 30% Q1 revenue growth for the brand, with comps up double digits and the fleet topping 200 stores.

Olin inked an agreement to acquire the chemical company in a stock swap, with more than $400 million identified in total cost synergies and integration savings.

Asics is establishing a European research hub in collaboration with HumanFab, a sports research and expertise center, aiming to leverage and expand its global research and development network on the continent.

A CA federal court jury sided with Last Brand (dba Quince), finding that its “dupe” boots copied Deckers’ Classic Ultra Mini design, but declaring that DECK’s design patent was invalid.

The exercise apparel brand was successful in persuading the U.K. Intellectual Property Office to reject an application to register a trade mark for “GymBull,” which combines elements of the GymShark and Red Bull logos.

Following earlier deals made with Paddletek and ProXr, Proton has agreed to add Joola’s propulsion core patent numbers and a “Powered by Joola” sticker to its Flamingo pickleball paddle.

Frasers Group is aiming to take its 22.9% stake in ANZ distributor and regional Sports Direct operator Accent Group to 100% with an A$ 0.65-per-share takeover offer.

Following a 46-store test, Dick’s will roll out Lids shop-in-shops to 100 total locations by late summer, offering a wide array of headwear from the licensed sports retailer.

BIRK subsidiary Birkenstock Group B.V. & Co. KG is selling €900,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of new senior notes due 2033, aiming to retire €428.5 million of outstanding 5.25% senior notes due in 2029.

Scott USA is offering a new third-party logistics service from its facility in Ogden, UT, opening warehousing and fulfillment infrastructure to outdoor, cycling, moto, and active lifestyle brands seeking scalable distribution solutions.

The active lifestyle brand has received an unspecified investment from CHAMP, a new partnership between L Catterton, Patricof, and a roster of over 250 athlete investors.

Glenn Barrett, who founded the footwear component maker in 1997, will remain as an advisor and member of parent Coats Group’s executive team, while the big chair goes to veteran materials and specialty chemicals exec, Marius Wirtz.

Asics filed suit against Gio Co., and its subsidiary Art Deco Co., FMDH LLC, and DS Shoten for allegedly infringing on the Japanese sportswear sub-brand Onitsuka Tiger’s marks.

After taking a significant profit hit from impairments in Q4, aggregate sales and net income at public sporting goods companies accelerated in Q1, with revenue up 12% to $54,510.2 million from $48,868.5 million and net income up 13% to $2,921.6 million from $2,588.0 million.

Stone House Capital Management has accumulated 7,000,000 DBI shares and holds call options for 1,500,000 more, according to a recent 13D filing.

Dutch conglomerate Pon Holdings’ Cannondale production is moving from the Netherlands to its facilities in Germany and Lithuania, according to multiple reports.