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Daily News Feed 02/09/2026 Eddie Bauer Files for Ch. 11 Protection
The Catalyst Brands-owned casual and outdoor retailer is already liquidating inventory at its 175 North American doors while it seeks to restructure and sell itself to the highest bidder. Outdoor Holding Swings to Profit in Holiday Quarter
The Gunbroker firearms marketplace parent tallied net income of $1,464,625 for the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31, bouncing back from last year’s $26,911,422 loss that included expenses related to the since-divested ammunition manufacturing business. Alpen Margins Narrow on Growing Sales
Net income dropped 25% to ¥2,756 million ($17.9 mm) from ¥3,695 million for the fiscal first half ended Dec. 31 as net sales increased 5% to ¥137,155 million ($890.0 mm) from ¥130,402 million. Birkenstock Scores Upgrade from S&P Global
Strong results in FY ‘25 prompted S&P to raise its long-term issuer credit rating on the German sandal maker to BB+ from BB and its issue rating on the existing €428.5 million senior unsecured notes due 2029, to BB from B+. Retail Imports Lower on Looming Tariffs
Importers ended the year in much the same manner it began, with tariff uncertainty, bringing in 2.14 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in Dec., down 7% year-over-year, according to the NRF and Hackett Associates. Fox Factory Makes Deal with Activist Investor
FOXF and Engine Capital have reached a cooperation agreement that calls for adding Alan L. Bazaar and another independent director to its board, and to form a transformation committee focused on profitability, cost-cutting, and margin improvement. Nike Slashing Converse Staff: Report
Converse CEO Aaron Cain sent a letter to corporate staff instructing them to work from home pending imminent layoffs and changes to roles for some staff, Bloomberg reported.
The iconic sneaker and apparel brand, owned by Xtep’s Ding family, made several key appointments in the U.S. to strengthen regional coverage across tennis and pickleball.
Same-store adjusted sales for new firearms were down 6% in Jan., according to Gearfire’s RetailBI, which measures retail performance and consumer purchasing behavior though a proprietary panel. Etcetera: Brooks, Power Tee, Rocky’s Great Outdoors, Kovix, On Running
02/06/2026 Under Armour Tallies Big Loss as Turnaround Progresses
Nine digits of one-time charges and restructuring costs torpedoed Under Dog’s bottom line in the third quarter, which otherwise marked decent progress on the ongoing turnaround, leading it to raise full-year guidance slightly. Johnson Outdoors Posts Big Sales Jump in Q1
Net loss narrowed to just $1,255,000 against last year’s loss of $18,927,000 in the first fiscal quarter ended Jan. 2 on sales that improved 31% to $140,935,000 from $107,649,000, with contributions across all segments. Newell Outdoor Narrows Loss in Q4
Revenues slipped 7% in the final quarter to $142 million from $152 million, and fell 6% on a constant-currency basis, but NWL believes the segment is turning the corner, benefiting from simplification, tighter inventory management, and improved execution. Descente Stumbles, but China Outperforms
Net income inched down 3% in the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31 to ¥3.0 billion ($20.0 mm) from ¥3.1 billion as revenues narrowed 1% to ¥28.5 billion ($190.0 mm) from ¥28.9 billion, but the Chinese joint venture with Anta Sports was a bright spot. Skechers Takes Center Stage at Super Bowl LX
Skechers will be the only industry company to make a buy on the most significant advertising stage in the world, marking the brand’s 13th Big Game appearance. CPSC Recalls: Ammo Tabs, Helmets
DriBiz is recalling about 760 model AMT-010 Ammo Tabs desiccant tiles because they can fail to protect firearms and ammunition from humidity, allowing excess moisture to cause corrosion or rust.
02/05/2026 Peloton Cuts Loss but New Model Sales Fall Short
Net loss narrowed 58% to $38.8 million from a loss of $92.0 million for FQ2 ended Dec. 31, as revenue was off 3% to $656.5 million from $673.9 million on cooler-than-expected sales of the newly launched Cross Training line, dampening other strides in turnaround plans. Canada Goose Plans Focus on Profits Next Year
Net income ticked down 4% to C$138.0 million ($189.0 mm) from C$143.6 million as revenue posted a 14% (+13% CC) gain to C$694.5 million ($951.4 mm) over C$607.9 million for the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 28. Brooks Running Finishes 2025 Strong
Revenue increased 16% for the year, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned brand revealed, including 13% growth in North America, a 22% improvement in EMEA, and 66% gains in APLA, powered by China, which soared 245%. REI Members Approve Board, but Union Troubles Continue
The outdoor co-op’s membership approved all three candidates for its board of directors at the 2026 annual member meeting held today, a vote of confidence for CEO Mary Beth Laughton at the end of her first year on the job.
Sales at the Swedish outdoor company’s brands division, which includes Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Brunton, and other brands, grew 40% in the final quarter to €64.0 million ($71.9 mm). Americas sales increased 34% to €28.5 million, while sales in most other regions also improved. Goldwin Profit Sinks on Flattish Sales
Net income at the owner of The North Face, Helly-Hansen, Canterbury, and other brands for Japan dipped 14% in the third quarter ended Dec. 31 to ¥8,453 million ($56.5 mm) from ¥9,830 million, as sales inched up 1% to ¥43,883 million ($293.2 mm) from ¥43,466 million in the company’s largest quarter seasonally. Payntr Golf Scores New Investment
The golf footwear brand received an unspecified investment from holding company 8AM Golf, which has taken an equity stake in Payntr. JetBlack Wins Injunction against Wahoo
JetBlack, the Australian cycling brand, sees a GA district court grant its motion for a preliminary injunction against Wahoo Fitness, and has ordered Wahoo to withdraw its complaint with the International Trade Commission. Shimano Crankset Settlement Approved
Shimano received final court approval on a class action settlement reached last summer regarding defective bonded Hollowtech II road cranksets, of which the company has sold more than 2.8 million worldwide. Etcetera: Sturm, Ruger, Korth Group
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