A potential work stoppage at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach was temporarily averted as the Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 26 agreed to a contract extension for about 250 watchmen through 5 p.m. on Nov. 4.

The owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz has been entertaining interest in a sale or other strategic transaction, and revealed it will give Bluestar Alliance access to perform due diligence while exclusive discussions continue on a possible bid to acquire KMD.

The Swedish bike and travel accessory maker inked an agreement to acquire New Zealand-based Aeroe, expanding Thule’s portfolio in the mountain bike, gravel and bikepacking space.