Branded athletic footwear sales rose just 3% last year to $104,971 million, up from $101,787 million in 2024, marking the fifth straight year of post-pandemic deceleration, driven by a small contraction in the U.S. market.

The Jackson, WY-based technical apparel brand, which said it now generates more than $100 million in annual revenue, is expanding into international markets.

The Big Cat’s chief commercial officer and 20-year company veteran Matthias Baeumer is stepping down for personal reasons, but will remain as a consultant and continue to represent Puma on Borussia Dortmund’s supervisory board.

The COLM-owned brand elevated current 20-year Columbia vet, Peter Rauch, to president of Mountain Hardwear, succeeding Troy Sicotte, who will transition to a new role as global VP, sales for the brand.

The Bluestone Equity Partners-backed pickleball equipment company expanded Doug Thielen’s role, adding president to his current position as CMO.

Net income rose 67% in the second quarter to $17,557,000 from $10,535,000, boosted by IEEPA tariff refunds, though sales slipped 1% to $730,631,000 from $739,762,000, with DSW retail sales down 2%.

Net income tumbled 67% to $6,259,000 from $19,225,000 for the second quarter on a 7% drop in sales to $284,309,000 from $306,388,000, with comps across banners down 7.1% in an increasingly competitive footwear marketplace.

Net loss expanded to $2,743,000 in Q2 from a loss of $1,002,000 last year, as revenues slipped 2% to $208,964,000 from $214,275,000 and comps were down 2.1% on lower traffic and continued softness in footwear.

Green arrows in wholesale, running and soccer are success stories for the Sport Offense strategy, CEO Elliott Hill told shareholders at the Eager Beavertons’ 2026 Annual Meeting, though turning the corner on the Chinese market, Converse, sportswear and Jordan Streetwear remain on the to-do list.

Yue Yuen’s footwear manufacturing revenue ticked down 1% in Aug., to an implied $470,799,000 from $476,135,000 last year, while total revenues at the Chinese footwear maker and retailer were 2% lower at $636,647,000 for the month.

The footwear and accessories brand won a consent judgment in DE district court against rival Mia Shoes and retailers Designer Brands (DSW), Stitch Fix, and Caleres (Famous Footwear) for infringing on Rothy’s design and trade dress.

Contributions from 21 net new stores added over the past year pushed revenues up 3% in the second quarter to $1,647,285,000 from $1,599,838,000, despite a -0.4% comp, with e-commerce growing 13%.

A $55.6 million IEEPA tariff refund pushed Caleres' net income attributable to shareholders to $58,642,000 from $6,713,000 for the second quarter on 6% higher sales of $695,454,000 compared to $658,519,000.

The maker of Amazfit and Zepp smart wearables grew revenues 7% in the second quarter to $63,525,000 from $59,406,000, but net loss widened to $11,330,000 from $7,740,000 last year.

Imports at U.S. container ports ticked down 4% to 2.30 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units on rising fuel prices, tariffs, and inflationary headwinds, according to the NRF and Hackett Associates’ Global Port Tracker report.

The ratings agency changed VFC’s outlook to positive from stable and affirmed its BB issuer credit rating, as the company aims to reduce leverage below 3.0x in FY 27, with a target of 2.5x net leverage the following fiscal year.

The Big Cat appointed Steve Cecchini as its new SVP of sports marketing to oversee its partnerships with athletes, teams, and federations.

The brand’s global expansion hit a roadblock in China, where that country’s intellectual property regulator rejected an appeal by Alo Yoga against Alo Jewelry CZ’s trademark rights.