Giving back all of the gains realized in the past two years, the public sporting goods stocks we track fell back to earth last year with a 33% weighted average decline in local currencies after an average gain of 10% in 2021 and an amazing 32% jump in the pandemic year.

The Czech maker of rugged sock shoes with polymer outsoles is debuting its product line in the U.S. market with a push into wholesale headed up by sales manager, Joseph (Joey) Barbera.

Boot Bananas, the U.K.-based maker of boot deodorizers and moisture absorbers is pushing into the U.S. with a direct-to-consumer website as it seeks wholesale partners here.

The legal battle between Thom Browne and The Big a has begun in SDNY federal court over the fashion brand’s use of four parallel stripes in its apparel designs.

The limited liability company filed suit in TX district court claiming Ex-Numero Uno is infringing on its patent covering 3-dimensional manufacturing technology for customized footwear.