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Daily News Feed 02/26/2026 Puma’s Annus Horribilis Concludes with More Work Ahead
The Big Cat deliberately sacrificed revenues in the final quarter of 2025 to reset distribution, brand image, and the cost base, CEO Arthur Hoeld said, hoping to build a foundation for profitable growth, but 2026 will be a transition year at best. Basics Juggernaut Gildan Gains from Hanesbrands Acquisition
Net income slipped 58% to $56.1 million from $132.3 million for the fourth quarter as sales jumped 31% to $1,078.5 million from $821.5 million on the addition of $217 million in Hanesbrands sales from Dec. 1, while organic growth was up 5%. Wolverine Worldwide Posts Solid Gains and Guides for More
Net income jumped 37% to $32.5 million over $23.8 million in the fourth quarter on 5% revenue growth to $517.5 million from $494.7 million as Active Group gains of 12% to $372.7 million offset a 11% lower Work Group sales of $134.0 million. Acushnet Aims for 2026 Growth after Profits Slip
Net loss in the seasonally small final quarter expanded to $34,901,000 against a loss of $1,116,000, in part due to a $17 million loss on debt extinguishment, despite 7% higher revenues of $477,224,000 up from $445,169,000. Fox Factory Sinks on Huge Q4 Impairment
A $295.2 million goodwill impairment related to a decline in share price sent FOXF’s net loss ballooning to $286,995,000 from $141,000 for the fourth quarter on a 2% improvement in sales to $361,072,000 from $352,837,000. Super Retail Group’s Sports Banners Have Solid Half
Rebel Sport posted sales of A$740.4 million ($477.7 mm) for the fiscal first half ended Dec. 27, up 5% from A$706.5 million, as demand patterns varied throughout the period and promotional activity ramped up in the second quarter. Compass Diversified Sports Brands Close Tumultuous Year
Against the distractions of CODI’s Lugano jewelry subsidiary bankruptcy last year, its 5.11, Primaloft, Boa, and Velocity Outdoor businesses mostly posted positive results in the final quarter. Globe’s Profits Hurt by U.S. Tariffs in First Half
The bottom line declined 28% to A$3,418,000 ($2.2 mm) for the fiscal first half ended Dec. 31, from A$4,759,000 prior, on revenue that ticked up 3% to A$98,206,000 ($63.4 mm) from A$95,291,000. Sturm, Ruger Faces Proxy Challenge from Beretta
After announcing its own board refresh earlier this week, RGR now sees 9.95% shareholder Beretta Holding S.A. nominate a slate of four independent director candidates for the company’s 2026 annual meeting.
Todson is recalling about 40,245 Concord 360 degree rechargeable light-up bike helmets because they don’t comply with retention system and positional stability requirements of the mandatory safety standard. Etcetera: Range USA, Sarsilmaz
02/25/2026 Manchester United Retail Sales Slip in FQ2
Retail, merchandising, apparel & product licensing revenue inched down 2% to £41.3 million ($54.3 mm) in the fiscal second quarter ended Dec. 31, while overall commercial revenue declined 8% to £78.5 million ($103.3 mm). Sierra Expanded its Footprint by 25% Last Year
TJX’s outdoor banner ended the year with 3.0 million gross square feet of retail space over 145 locations, up 25% from the end of 2024, with 28 net new openings during the year. Cliff Sifford Returns to Lead Shoe Carnival
The long-serving former SCVL chief is back in the big chair, at least temporarily, filling in as interim president and CEO after Mark Worden resigned effective Feb. 24.
The connected strength training company appointed Todd Bartee, an operating partner at parent, L Catterton, as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Darren MacDonald. Patagonia’s SoHo Store Unionizing
Staff at the outdoor brand’s SoHo, NYC, store have filed a request with the National Labor Relations Board seeking representation by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union.
1587 Sneakers filed suit in S. NY district court against Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and their business partner, Noble 33, for infringing on its 1587 mark with the defendants’ restaurant, 1587 Prime. Etcetera: On, Nike, Mancino Mats, Adidas, Evolution Outdoor
02/24/2026 Amer Sports Guides for High Teens Growth after Stellar Year
Amer finished a breakout year with a strong final quarter, in which profits soared nearly eightfold to $133.5 million from $17.1 million on 28% revenue growth (+26% CC) to $2,101.1 million from $1,635.5 million. Rocky Brands Doubled Profits in 2025, with More to Come
Net income improved 36% to $6,513,000 from $4,801,000, while sales increased 9% to $139,717,000 from $128,054,000, RCKY’s strongest growth rate of 2025 and its highest in over 3 years. Dale of Norway Bolsters N.A. Operations
The knitted wool sweater and outerwear maker tapped Taylor Randall as general manager for North America and James Tarras as senior sales manager, aiming to reach a broader global market. Revelyst Sets Direct Model in U.K. for Multiple Brands
Revelyst has completed its expanded direct-to-consumer and dealer direct model in the U.K. for its CamelBak, Fox Racing, Giro Sport Design, and Bell Helmets brands, following its 2023 separation from Vista Outdoor.
The baseball equipment and apparel maker was hit with a proposed class action in UT district court brought by Brian Duryea, accusing Rawlings of falsely advertising that its bats were newly enhanced, but the only changes made were to the products’ appearance. Etcetera: Mammut, Chipply, Uniqlo, Vuori
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