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Building on a slight increase in 2023, the international branded casual footwear market grew by 3.5% last year to $17,016 million from $16,447 million, with balanced growth from the U.S. and global sales.

Callaway will maintain a preferred marketing agreement with Topgolf as its exclusive equipment partner after it sells a 60% majority stake to Leonard Green & Partners, according to an investor presentation from MODG.

The Chinese footwear and apparel company’s bottom line improved 49% to RMB 203,773,000 ($28.5 mm) in the fiscal first half ended Sep. 30 from RMB 136,965,000 last year, driven by its investment segment, which includes gains from changes in fair value of financial instruments.

The Hydro Flask and Osprey Packs parent negotiated an amendment to its revolving credit facility, reducing the commitment from $1.0 billion to $750 million and easing its leverage limitations.

National Park recreational visits fell by 8% to 26,155,117 from 28,426,737 last month, impacted by the federal government shutdown, which also resulted in late reporting of data by some parks.

Outdoor Master is recalling about 24,300 children’s and youth helmets because they do not comply with mandatory positional stability and coverage requirements, and will provide owners with a full refund.