Home  |   Log In  |   Subscribe  |   My Account  |   Shopping Cart   |   Contact Us
 

 

Latest News

SGI News
Daily News Feed
SGI Newsletter
Archives
Advertising

Database
Directory
Database & Lists

Market Facts Reports

Footwear & Apparel
Sports Equipment

Sporting Goods
 Industry Dynamics


SGI Europe

Trade Shows

About SGI
Contact Us
Terms of Use
Business Policies

Daily News Feed


01/30/2026


S&P Downgrades Next Level Apparel Again

The ratings agency lowered its issuer credit rating and issue-level ratings for Next Level parent, YS Garments, first-line debt to D from CCC- after the company amended its credit agreement to extend the maturities of its debt facilities.

YKK Vietnam Expansion Underway

The zipper maker broke ground on Phase 3 of its Nhon Trach, Vietnam factory build-out, a 1.08 million-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility projected to be completed by May 2027.

Columbia Deploys Bear Poop Beer for Super Bowl

COLM is not running a commercial during the Super Bowl broadcast, but instead launched an unconventional campaign around the event featuring a new Nature Calls beer brewed by Portland’s Breakside, made with ingredients foraged from bear feces.

CPSC Warns on BeePrincess Bike Helmets

CPSC is warning consumers to stop using BeePrincess adult bike helmets immediately because they do not meet impact attenuation, retention system, positional stability, and other helmet requirements.

Etcetera: Rapala VMC, Blackout BMX

01/29/2026


Deckers Raises Guidance after Holiday Acceleration

Net income increased 5% in the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31 to $481,145,000 from $456,734,000 as sales grew 7% to $1,957,549,000 from $1,827,165,000 in the important seasonal quarter for Ugg.

Adidas Finishes 2025 Strong, despite Rising ForEx Pressure

The Big a said that preliminary unaudited revenue last year increased 5% on a reported basis to €24,811 million ($27,878 mm) from €23,683 million, and was up 10% constant currency, reflecting a €1 million headwind from the strengthening euro.

Winchester Plans Price Increases after Profits Drop in Q4

Olin’s ammunition segment sales grew 3% to $449.4 million from $435.4 million in the final quarter, but operating income plunged to just $0.6 million from $42.0 million.

Supremes’ Tariff Ruling Now Coming Feb. 20 at the Earliest

Supreme Court justices are due back on the bench Feb. 20 following their winter recess, leading various outlets’ high court beat reporters to opine on whether a tariffs decision may come down upon their return.

Rapala VMC USA Bolsters Sales and Product Development Team

The fishing equipment company elevated Charlie Davis to VP of product development, Sam McSharry to senior sales manager, national accounts, and Mike Baumgartner to director of sales.

Designer Brands Sues Payment Processor

The DSW parent filed suit in OH district court against Worldpay after the payment processing company attempted to end their card-processing agreement prematurely, the company revealed in an SEC filing.

Skechers Sues over Slip-ins Knockoffs

Skechers filed suit in S. NY district court against Easy Spirit and its parent company, Marc Fisher Holdings, for infringing on three patents related to the successful Hands Free Slip-ins franchise.

CPSC Recall: Electric Bicycles

Trek is recalling about 19,890 model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles because the rear wheel bolts can break when torqued, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle.

Etcetera: Genesco, Original Penguin, Los Cazadores, Srixon, Payntr Golf

01/28/2026


VF Corp. Returns to Growth in FQ3 despite Vans’ Drag

Net income jumped 79% to $300,845,000 from $167,780,000 for the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 27 on a 1% uptick in revenue to $2,875,801,000 from $2,833,912,000 on Holiday-fueled pockets of growth across brands and regions, with 75% of the business posting gains.

Birkenstock Sees Sports & Outdoor Driving Growth

The German footwear maker is targeting 10% to 12% reported growth over the medium term, taking its sales to €2.30 to €2.35 billion (+13% to +15% CC) by FY 2028, in part driven by a further push into the Sports & Outdoor sector.

Beyond Yoga Sales Jump 37%

Levi’s yoga brand tallied a 37% top-line increase to $46.3 million in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Nov. 30, up from $33.9 million last year, with organic sales up 45% excluding 2024’s 53rd week.

On Holding Hires a New CFO

Separating the CFO role from CEO Martin Hoffmann’s duties, ONON appointed Frank Sluis to the position after an extensive executive search.

Allbirds Shuttering All U.S. Brand Stores

The struggling sneaker maker has already closed nine stores in its home market as of the end of Q3, and plans to shut down 19 more by the end of Feb., leaving only two outlet stores here.

Foot Locker Sets Promotions for NBA All-Star Weekend

Foot Locker is planning a “Takeover” for the upcoming NBA All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, CA, featuring a multi-brand experience with sneaker drops, athletes, creator-led content, and community programming.

Life EV Electric Vehicles Holdings Acquires Rad Power’s Assets

Life EV emerged as the winning bidder for the Yakima-based e-bike brand’s assets, which were acquired for $13.3 million pending court approval.

Etcetera: On, ABG, Ibkül

 
All Content and Design © 1994 - 2026 SPORTING GOODS INTELLIGENCE INC.