Super Saturday is poised to hit new traffic records, the National Retail Federation found, but residual inflationary pressures continue to impact consumer behavior, according to new research from NORC at the University of Chicago.

The Swedish helmet tech company has inked an agreement to acquire Koroyd, which designs and engineers advanced, lightweight impact protection integrated into helmets, body armor, and other sports gear, for €40 million ($46.5 mm) on a cash- and debt-free basis.

The Victoria, British Columbia–based maker of UHMWPE composite fabrics pre-announced that revenues increased 37% to C$2.9 million ($2.1 mm) in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Oct. 31.

Scott Mellin, the Amer Sports-owned brand’s global chief brand officer, is stepping down effective Apr. 1, 2026, after more than three years contributing to Salomon’s meteoric growth.

The outdoor products and accessories manufacturer is acquiring wildlife management specialist Domain Outdoor, which sells food plot seed, feed, and attractants, and nutritional supplements.

The parent of Varsity Spirit and BSN Sports has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a proposed class action related to a May 2024 data breach, pending final court approval, according to a filing in a TX district court.

Net loss narrowed 15% to $29,050,000 from a loss of $34,266,000 in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Oct. 3 on revenues that improved 28% to $135,762,000 from $105,874,000, as sales picked up in the second half after a slow start to the year.

Seasonally adjusted sales of sporting goods, hobby, music and book stores grew 0.28% month-over-month and by 8.96% year-over-year unadjusted according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.

Trek is recalling about 700 model year 2026 Trek-branded Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6, and Checkpoint+ SL 7 electric bicycles because the bolts on the chainring can come loose, causing it to separate from the bike.

Calvin McDonald will step down from the top job at the end of LULU’s fiscal year on Jan. 31, the company revealed before reporting Q3 results, and will be succeeded on an interim basis by CFO Meghan Frank and president and CCO André Maestrini as acting co-CEOs.

Since its Nov. 12 debut, Nike will expand through the teen retailer’s fleet in a planned rollout, Genesco said at the KeyBanc Consumer Conference, with allocations of Vomero and P6000 feeding the retro and running trends.

ManU’s total commercial revenue inched down 1% to £84.2 ($113.8 mm) from £85.3 million in the first fiscal quarter ended Sep. 30, but retail, merchandising, apparel & product licensing increased 11% to £37.2 million ($50.3 mm).

The Permira-owned luxury sneaker brand is nearing a potential €2.5 billion ($2.9 bb) sale to Chinese investment fund, HongShan (HSG), after months of negotiations, according to Bloomberg.

True Sports appointed former NHL goaltender and long-time hockey industry executive Geoff Sarjeant as president, reporting to CEO, chairman, and owner W. Graeme Roustan.

The Indian sportswear and athleisure company received a ₹40 crore ($4.8 mm) investment from Indian cricket star Virat Kohli to accelerate the growth of his lifestyle label One8.