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Sporting Goods Industry News for October 06, 2026
Shoppers will find ways to make their Holiday 2026 spending happen despite macro headwinds, according to ICSC’s Holiday Intentions Survey, which forecasts 4.3% to 4.9% retail sales growth to over $1.7 trillion for the season.
Dave Powers, who led DECK from 2016 to 2024 and oversaw exponential growth at Hoka and Ugg, has joined the men’s comfort sneaker brand as an advisor and investor.
The performance apparel and accessories maker has inked an agreement to acquire the Champion System custom cycling, triathlon, and running apparel brand from Lever Style Corp.
The landmark Wilmington, DE, sporting goods store is shutting its doors for good in Dec. after efforts to sell the business came up short, according to reports in local media.
DKS and chairman Ed Stack, along with several other officers, are embroiled in another proposed class action suit brought by Michael Lewis in PA district court, stemming from statements made about its Foot Locker acquisition.
The Big a sued the Australian online fashion retailer in that nation’s federal court, claiming its four-stripe clothing infringes on the iconic Three-Stripe trademark.
The outdoor apparel brand will use Thermore EVOdown insulation in its new Heyes Peak collection, designed for transitional seasons and mixed-weather adaptability.
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