A quarter of U.S. shoppers are planning to boost their Holiday 2026 budget over the prior year and begin shopping earlier than ever, according to Salsify’s 2026 Holiday Pulse Report.

Paddletek has inked an agreement to acquire PIKKL, adding the pickleball equipment brand to its portfolio that includes Paddletek, ProXR, Padeltek, and Yobow.

The Oboz, Kathmandu, and Rip Curl parent appointed Ian Morrice as an independent non-executive director to its board, effective Aug. 20, to advance KMD’s Next Level turnaround strategy.

The parent of Wattbike, CLMBR, FORME, and Ergatta connected fitness brands inked an agreement to buy STEPR, Inc., which makes connected stair climbers for the home and commercial markets.