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02/13/2026


No NewsWire on Presidents’ Day

In observance of the Presidents’ Day federal holiday we will not be publishing SGI NewsWire on Monday, February 16. We will resume publishing on Tuesday, February 17.

Asics Expects Momentum to Continue after Record 2025

Finishing out a stellar year and already blowing past 2026 performance targets, the Japanese sportswear giant tallied 21% revenue growth in Q4 to ¥185,861 million ($1,206.0 mm), up from ¥153,072 million, and a profit of ¥12,405 million ($80.5 mm) against a small loss prior.

Polygiene Sales, Profit Slip in Q4

Sales were down 18% in the fourth quarter to SEK 36,848,000 ($3.8 mm) from SEK 44,710,000, resulting in a loss of SEK 2,587,000 against a profit of SEK 4,411,000.

Zett Profit Shrinks in Q3

Net income crashed 93% in the Japanese distributor and equipment maker’s fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31, to just ¥152 million ($1.0 mm), from ¥2,102 million, on sales that were up 6% to ¥13,469 million ($90.0 mm) from ¥12,713 million.

Rolling Dumbbell Inventor Sues Equipment Companies

Nazzaro Scarpa, who holds a rolling dumbbell patent, filed suit in MA district court against Rogue Fitness, Target, Titan Fitness, Iron Master, PRX Master, Bear Komplex, and Aviron for infringing on his patent.

Etcetera: Lululemon, Windy City Sports Outlet

02/12/2026


Crocs Guides for Flat 2026 on Further Heydude Contraction

Fourth quarter revenues dipped 3% to $957,640,000 from $989,773,000 as positive Holiday results in North America and double-digit gains in International were tempered by inventory management moves, a promotional pullback at Crocs, and the ongoing Heydude reset.

Callaway, Sans Topgolf, Eyes Profitability Improvements

In its first quarterly report after selling a majority stake in Topgolf, CALY’s Q4 net loss from continuing operations narrowed by 30% to $66.0 million from a loss of $93.9 million, as revenue slipped 1% to $367.5 million from $371.4 million.

Birkenstock Profits Soar Despite Weak Dollar

Net income jumped 151% to €50,557,000 ($58.6 mm) over €20,119,000 in the fiscal first quarter ended Dec. 31 on an 11% (+18% CC) revenue gain to €401,901,000 ($466.2 mm) from €361,719,000 as Holiday brought strong demand for closed-toe styles.

Dunlop Sports Posts Strong Fourth Quarter

Revenues at Sumitomo Rubber’s sports division finished 2025 on a high note, growing 16% in Q4 to ¥32,409 million ($210.3 mm) from ¥27,961 million, driving operating profit of ¥2,178 million ($14.1 mm) against a small loss last year.

Perfect Moment Profitable in Q3

The luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand’s bottom line swung to a profit of $93,000 from a loss of $2,482,000, on flat sales of $11,656,000, up from $11,658,000 prior, for the third quarter ended Dec. 31.

Globeride Results Mixed in Q3

The Daiwa fishing and golf parent company saw net income decline 18% to ¥1,054 million ($7.0 mm) from ¥1,285 million in the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31, as revenues inched up 3% to ¥29,938 million ($200.0 mm) from ¥29,008 million.

Cabot Hosiery Mills Elevates Angelica Taylor

The Waterbury, VT-based parent of Darn Tough Vermont and other hosiery brands promoted Angelica Taylor from chief operations officer to president.

Tonal Sues Echelon Fitness over Patents

Tonal filed suit in DE district court accusing the connected fitness company of infringing on four patents with its Echelon Strength Pro product.

Etcetera: Bass Pro, Rally House, Under Armour, OS1st, Sea to Summit, Stan’s, Wiley X

02/11/2026


Mips’ Sales Flattened by ForEx

The Swedish helmet technology company’s Q4 revenues were up just 2% on a reported basis to SEK 147 million ($15.0 mm) from SEK 144 million due to the strong Krona, but soared 18% in local currencies.

Eddie Bauer Heads to Early Auction, Will Close HQ

The outdoor retailer’s bankrupt store operations will be auctioned off as a going concern or in pieces on Mar. 6, the NJ bankruptcy court ordered, setting a quick timeline for the process.

Bangladesh Tariffs Cut to 19%

The White House reached a trade deal with the important garment manufacturing country, lowering its levy to 19% and allowing tariff-free imports on certain clothing and textile goods made from U.S.-produced cotton and synthetic fibers.

Sporting Goods Sales Extend Gains in Dec.

The Commerce Dept. said sporting goods/hobby/book and music store adjusted sales improved 6.0% in Dec. to $8,379 million from $7,901 million and were up 0.4% sequentially, as it catches up from the government shutdown.

Grundéns Taps Andrew Gritzbaugh as CEO

The 100-year-old Swedish fishing apparel and footwear brand hired Gritzbaugh as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Johnnie-O Names New President

The apparel brand elevated Matt Ferrer to president, where he’ll oversee the commercial side of the business, including brand, marketing, product, and sales across channels.

Alabama Outdoor Retailer Changes Hands

Mark’s Outdoors, a hunting and fishing retailer located in the Vestavia Hills suburb of Birmingham, AL, has been acquired by Day 21 LLC from the founding Whitlock family.

Etcetera: Designer Brands, Lululemon, Fleet Feet, Wiley X, Ahead, Reebok, Nike

 
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