Investment fund Jehoshaphat Research posted a 60-page analysis on its website accusing GIL of channel stuffing to support revenue growth, and warned of a 20% shortfall coming in the back half of 2026.

Benefiting from Americans’ love of an underdog story, the FIFA World Cup’s return to U.S. soil is seeing a ramp-up in the houses-of-Dassler rivalry and smaller brands picking up endorsement share, while major players use the occasion for marketing and product activations.

Authentic Brands Group’s Reebok licensee for India since 2021, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd, reported 30% Q1 revenue growth for the brand, with comps up double digits and the fleet topping 200 stores.

Olin inked an agreement to acquire the chemical company in a stock swap, with more than $400 million identified in total cost synergies and integration savings.

Asics is establishing a European research hub in collaboration with HumanFab, a sports research and expertise center, aiming to leverage and expand its global research and development network on the continent.

A CA federal court jury sided with Last Brand (dba Quince), finding that its “dupe” boots copied Deckers’ Classic Ultra Mini design, but declaring that DECK’s design patent was invalid.

The exercise apparel brand was successful in persuading the U.K. Intellectual Property Office to reject an application to register a trade mark for “GymBull,” which combines elements of the GymShark and Red Bull logos.

Following earlier deals made with Paddletek and ProXr, Proton has agreed to add Joola’s propulsion core patent numbers and a “Powered by Joola” sticker to its Flamingo pickleball paddle.