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08/14/2026


Asics Grows 36% in Q2 as SportStyle Soars

The frail yen, combined with strong brand momentum worldwide, drove Asics to another record second quarter, growing revenue 36% to ¥264,218 million ($1,658.1 mm) from ¥194,485 million, with a better-than-30 % improvement in every global market outside Japan.

Misto Holdings Makes Progress with Fila Turnaround

Revenues at the Fila brand owner and Acushnet majority shareholder increased 17% to KRW 1,431,157 million ($953.0 mm) from KRW 1,227,714 million in the second quarter, benefitting from the golf company’s stellar club revenues.

Leatt Profits Decline on Marketing Push

Net income slipped by 20% in Q2 to $908,989 from $1,138,734, as sales inched up 1% to $16,390,944 from $16,176,339 at the South African maker of protective equipment.

Under Armour Ends Project Rock Partnership

Under Dog and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are ending their 10-year Project Rock partnership, which saw UA produce training apparel and footwear for the Johnson-owned brand.

L Catterton Trimming Birkenstock Stake

BIRK’s largest shareholder is selling $1 billion of its stake, or about 25.5 million shares, priced at $39.95 per share, about half of which will be repurchased by Birkenstock and canceled.

Lontex, Nike Ask Court to Vacate Exceptional Case Designation

The PA-based compression apparel maker and the Eager Beavertons said they are ready to settle, but only if the Third Circuit agrees to vacate the finding that Nike’s litigation conduct was unreasonable.

Etcetera: United Wheels, Xero, Outdoor Research

08/13/2026


Wolverine Worldwide Raises Guidance as Momentum Builds

Net income attributable to shareholders lifted 16% in the second quarter to $31.2 million from $26.8 million, on 7% revenue growth to $506.4 million from $474.2 million, led by double-digit gains at Saucony and Merrell.

Birkenstock Net Falls on Rising Costs as Sales Jump 13%

Net income dipped 15% to €109,583,000 ($126.0 mm) from €129,228,000 for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30 on revenue that was up 13% (+15% CC) to €719,527,000 ($827.5 mm) from €635,042,000 on growth across regions and channels.

Yeti Raises Profit Guidance after Tariff Refund

Net income increased 39% in the second quarter to $71,317,000 from $51,151,000, boosted by a $42.6 million net IEEPA tariff refund, on 9% higher revenue of $483,868,000 from $445,892,000.

Solo Brands Trims Loss in Q2

Net loss narrowed to $4,391,000 in the second quarter from a loss of $20,767,000 a year ago, as sales declined 4% to $88,460,000 from $92,257,000, with growth within its Watersports segment not able to offset slowing Chubbies and Solo Stove sales.

Canadian Tire Sports Banners Grow 7% in Q2

Revenues at SportChek and CTC’s other sporting goods retailers increased 7% to C$529.2 million ($383.2 mm) in the second quarter from C$495.1 million, led by World Cup-related apparel and Montreal Canadiens fanwear.

GrabAGun Swings to Loss as Sales Grow

Net loss was $1,810,000, compared with a profit of $823,000 in the second quarter, as revenue at the mobile-first firearms e-tailer grew 9% to $23,217,000 from $21,228,000.

Fabletics Accelerates Towards $2 Billion

The active lifestyle apparel brand aims to triple its international footprint this year by opening around 20 new stores over the next 12 months, as it targets $2 billion in annual sales and quadrupling its EBITDA within five years.

CardVault Gets Strategic Investment

The Tom Brady-backed sports cards and collectibles retailer scored an unspecified equity raise from an investment group that includes RedBird Capital founder Gerry Cardinale, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, and UFC president and CEO Dana White.

CPSC Recall: Carbon Bicycle Forks

Ritchey Design is recalling about 775 carbon bicycle forks because the alloy insert in the front crown hole can come loose, causing an accessory to fall off and strike the bike’s front wheel.

Etcetera: Lululemon, PGA Tour Superstore, Salomon, Pitman Creek Wholesale, Paddletek

08/12/2026


Helly Hansen Drives Kontoor’s Q2 Sales Gains

Helly Hansen sales increased 6% on a pro forma basis to $106,811,000 for the second quarter as it begins to lap Kontoor Brands’ acquisition last June, and Q2 profit tallied $1,877,000.

Yue Yuen H1 Pulled Down by Weak Manufacturing, Retail

Net income attributable to shareholders plummeted 58% to $71,998,000 in the first half from $171,190,000 last year, on revenue that was down 2% to $3,972,282,000 from $4,060,148,000, coming in toward the high end of guidance.

Brooks Running Sales Increased 14% Year-to-Date

While decelerating from the brand’s record 23% growth pace in Q1, Brooks Running’s global sales improved in Q2 and were up 14% for the year through June: +9% in the Americas, +39% in EMEA, and +10% in Asia-Pacific.

Saucony and Vans Top StockX Fastest Growing Sneaker Brands

The resale marketplace said that Saucony sales have grown 239% on the platform for the first half of 2026, displacing Asics, which is now the fourth-largest sneaker brand on StockX after a rapid rise over the past two years.

Accell Group Declared Bankrupt by Dutch Court

The bike maker is officially bankrupt, the Amsterdam District Court ruled, escalating from last week’s insolvency protection and making liquidation a more likely final outcome.

Etcetera: Yeti, Shoe Station, Vaude, Fanatics, Active Brands, Whoop

 
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