Sales at HELE’s Home & Outdoor segment, which includes Hydroflask and Osprey Packs, declined 7% to $229.6 million from $246.1 million, with Osprey called out as a bright spot for the quarter as the company tries to right the ship.

Net income at the Japanese footwear and apparel retailer inched down 1% to ¥33,700 million ($228.5 mm) from ¥34,154 million for the first nine months ending Nov. 30 on a 1% increase in sales to ¥279,285 million ($1,894.0 mm) from ¥277,078 million.

The Chinese sportswear giant has offered to buy the 29% of The Big Cat’s equity that is held by France’s Pinault family, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Marubeni Corp.’s R.G. Barry Brands has acquired Jacobson Group, a British footwear brand portfolio that includes the heritage sneaker brand Gola.

GOOS made several executive changes following Jonathan Sinclair’s decision to step down as president, Asia Pacific, although he’ll remain as a board member for its regional subsidiaries.

The Big Cat appointed Nadia Kokni as VP, global brand marketing, reporting to chief brand officer Maria Valdes and joining Puma’s global leadership team.

New Balance has appointed former Frasers Group sports division chief, Ger Wright, as VP of sales in EMEA, signaling the brand’s intent to accelerate growth across European markets.

The hunting, pocket knife, and sharpening stone maker filed suit in the CO district court, accusing Jende Industries of infringing on its Spyderco marks and bug logo with counterfeit sharpening stones.

PNW Components is recalling about 1,200 Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals because the pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank.