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Daily News Feed 07/07/2026 Early Holiday Forecast Sees Younger Shoppers Spending More
A quarter of U.S. shoppers are planning to boost their Holiday 2026 budget over the prior year and begin shopping earlier than ever, according to Salsify’s 2026 Holiday Pulse Report. Paddletek Group Adds Pickleball Brand
Paddletek has inked an agreement to acquire PIKKL, adding the pickleball equipment brand to its portfolio that includes Paddletek, ProXR, Padeltek, and Yobow. KMD Brands Names Turnaround Exec as Director
The Oboz, Kathmandu, and Rip Curl parent appointed Ian Morrice as an independent non-executive director to its board, effective Aug. 20, to advance KMD’s Next Level turnaround strategy. Interactive Strength Buys Another Fitness Brand
The parent of Wattbike, CLMBR, FORME, and Ergatta connected fitness brands inked an agreement to buy STEPR, Inc., which makes connected stair climbers for the home and commercial markets. Etcetera: Lululemon, MiiR, Anta Sports, Vista Outdoor
07/06/2026 La Sportiva’s Revenues Jump 21%
La Sportiva revealed that sales reached €213 million ($251 mm) in 2025, up 21% from €176 million the prior year, touting good progress on its growth strategy despite geopolitical turmoil, a weaker outdoor market, and unfavorable currency headwinds. Versant Acquiring Full Swing for $530 Million
The media company announced it has inked a definitive agreement to purchase Full Swing for $530 million in cash from Bruin Capital and minority investors, with the transaction expected to close in H2, at which point the simulator and launch monitor manufacturer will join Versant’s Digital Platforms and Ventures portfolio. Revelyst Divests QuietKat after Five Years
Electric mobility brand house Rad Life Mobility has acquired QuietKat from Revelyst for an undisclosed amount, as the former Vista Outdoor division focuses on its core portfolio. Alma Mater Sees Pro Players Buy In
The golf footwear start-up scored an unspecified investment, in advance of an upcoming funding round, from a group of former and current professional athletes across major leagues. Etcetera: TRX, POC, Mips, Nike
07/03/2026 Chinese Retailers Shaken by Nike DTC Rumor
After Nike reported another quarter of struggles in the PRC earlier this week, the Chinese news outlet Sina reported that the Eager Beavertons may be planning to comprehensively reshape their operating model in the market. Gymshark Founder Wants More Control
Ben Francis, the Gymshark founder and CEO, is reportedly holding discussions with General Atlantic to buy back a portion of the 21% stake he sold to the PE firm in 2020, according to the Financial Times. Sporting Goods Retailers Rank in Top 100
There were five sporting goods brands on NRF’s 2026 Top 100 Global Retailers list, compiled by Kantar Retail, based on U.S. retail sales the previous year. MIPS Settles with BrainGuard Technologies
The Swedish helmet technology company has agreed to pay $3.2 million to BrainGuard Technologies to settle patent infringement claims brought against Revelyst and its helmet brands.
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