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05/08/2026


NSGA Logs Broad Participation Gains in New Study

Green arrows won the day on sports and recreational participation charts as nine out of 10 tracked segments posted gains, and post-pandemic winners continued their ascent in the trade association’s Sports Participation in the United States 2026 edition.

Giant Group Battered in Q1

The world’s largest bike maker’s bottom line swung to a loss of TWD 199.8 million ($6.3 mm) from a profit of TWD 367.6 million, on 26% lower revenues of TWD 12,523.5 million ($395.1 mm).

Alpargatas Posts Record Havaianas Sales

Net income from continuing operations was up 49% to BRL 177.6 million ($33.7 mm) from BRL 119.1 million in the first quarter, driven by 13% revenue growth to BRL 1,229.5 million ($233.6 mm) from BRL 1,092.5 million, mostly from BRL 1,216.6 million in Havaianas sales.

Johnson Outdoors Boosted by Fishing

Net income grew more than fourfold in the fiscal second quarter ended Apr. 3 to $9,409,000 from $2,304,000 on a 16% gain in revenues to $194,480,000 from $168,349,000.

Retail Imports Gain in March, but Tariffs Impact Comparisons

Imports exceeded projections in Mar., inching up 1% to 2.16 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units, rebounding sequentially from the Lunar New Year factory shutdowns in China, according to the NRF and Hackett Associates.

Etcetera: PGA Tour Superstore, Dick’s, Target Sports USA, Dunkman, Tisas Arms, Imperial

05/07/2026


JD Sports’ North American Comps and Profits Fall

North America accounted for 38% of JD Sports’ sales last year, growing 13% to £4,779 million ($6,288 mm) from £4,242 million, with 3% constant-currency organic growth excluding acquisitions and disposals, while same-store sales declined 1.8%.

Callaway Bumps Guidance after Strong Start to Year

With Jack Wolfskin a distant memory and a majority share in Topgolf divested, Callaway’s net income from continuing operations increased 18% in the first quarter to $74.9 million from $63.4 million, as revenues grew 9% to $687.5 million from $629.6 million.

Fox Factory Sales Improve, but Marucci Struggles

Net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed to $14,996,000 in Q1 from last year’s $259,694,000 loss that included a $262.1 million impairment charge, while sales improved 4% to $368,657,000 from $355,030,000.

Helly Hansen Grows Mid-Teens for Kontoor Brands

Helly Hansen revenues were up 16% in Q1 to $176,010,000, contributing $0.26 of its new parent company’s $1.06 adjusted EPS result, a 67% improvement from a year ago.

Peloton Bounces Back in Q3

The connected fitness company’s net income was $26.4 million in the third quarter against a loss of $47.7 million, on sales that inched up 1% to $630.9 million from $624.0 million.

Clarus Lowers Forecast, Will Explore Sale

Net loss in the first quarter was $3,295,000 against a loss of $5,244,000 last year, as revenues from continuing operations grew 2% to $61,938,000 from $60,433,000.

Winchester Profits Slip on Higher Sales

Strong military sales and growth in commercial ammo sent revenues up 21% to $470.5 million from $388.0 million in the first quarter, but operating income at the Olin Corp. segment tumbled by a third to $15.2 million from $22.8 million.

Etcetera: Fanatics, Marathon Sports, NoSweat, Adidas, Lotto

05/06/2026


Titleist Clubs and Balls Drive Acushnet’s First Quarter

Net income slipped 18% to $81,416,000 from $99,372,000, lapping last year’s pre-tax gain from the FootJoy joint venture deconsolidation, as revenues increased 7% to $752,975,000 from $703,372,000 in the seasonally important first quarter.

Castore Sales Accelerate in U.S.

The U.K.-based sportswear brand’s parent company saw revenues grow 76% in the 18-month fiscal year ended Aug. 3, 2025, hitting £334,623,000 ($440.3 mm) up from £190,343,000 for the 12 months ended Feb. 4, 2024, but the net loss expanded to £40,305,000 ($53.0 mm) from a loss of £25,799,000.

Sturm, Ruger Barely Breaks Even on One-time Costs

Weighed down by severance payments and costs related to its just-resolved battle with Beretta Holdings, RGR posted a bare $128,000 in Q1 profit, down 98% from $7,768,000 last year, as revenues increased 4% to $141,356,000 from $135,738,000.

Vulcabras’ Sales Grow, but Profits Pressured

Net income dipped 24% to BRL 80,133,000 ($15.2 mm) from BRL 106,065,000 in the first quarter as revenue grew 11% to BRL 776,382,000 ($147.5 mm) over BRL 701,194,000 on growth across brands in an increasingly promotional environment.

Compass Sports Brands Post Mixed Q1

CODI’s sports brands presented a mixed bag in the first quarter, led by a 7% sales increase at BOA to $52,107,000, driven by adult premium performance growth across cycling, workwear, outdoor, and snow sports.

Unifi Trims Loss on Lower Sales

Net loss narrowed at the recycled and synthetic yarn maker in the fiscal third quarter ended Mar. 29 to $2,306,000 against a loss of $16,794,000 on 11% lower revenues of $130,037,000, down from $146,557,000, aided by significant cost-reduction initiatives.

Super Retail Group’s Comps Improve

Rebel Sport’s same-store sales grew 1% for the 17-week period ending Apr. 30, while SRG’s outdoor banners BCF and Macpac comped down 3%, and up 3%, respectively.

Lululemon Founder Lobbies for Board Change

In another missive to shareholders imploring them to vote for his Lululemon board candidates, Marc Maurer, Laura Gentile, and Eric Hirshberg, founder Chip Wilson spelled out several key pillars he believes LULU must follow to improve its business.

Outdoor Research Taps Athleta Founder as Interim President

The apparel, accessories, and equipment brand appointed Scott Kerslake as acting president, effective May 11, succeeding Roger Barton, who is departing after eight years at the company.

Thule Acquires Dog Harness Maker, Issues Bond

Thule inked an agreement to acquire Swiss-based Curli AG, which makes dog harnesses for cars and bikes, for undisclosed terms.

Etcetera: Dick’s, Salomon, Nidecker, Skechers, Capelli Sport

 
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