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07/21/2026


New Trump Tariffs Target Canada and China

The Trump administration is rolling out the next wave of tariffs as Feb.’s temporary 10% global levy under Section 122 sunsets Friday, announcing new levies on Brazil and Canada. 

Fenix Outdoor Stumbles in Q2

Revenue from the wholesale branded segment, home to Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, and other brands, was down 6% to €38.0 million ($44.2 mm) in the second quarter, due to lower sales in Germany and deliveries pulled forward in early spring and summer to mitigate tariff impacts.

JD Sports Chairman Steps Down

In line with an earlier announcement in April, Andrew Higginson resigned as JD’s board chair on July 21 at the retailer’s 2026 annual meeting, and has been replaced on an interim basis by director Darren Shapland.

Fit Active Sports Sues Amazon Seller over Dupes

The fitness accessories maker filed suit in OH district court, accusing Sialko Group of infringing on its stylized “Fa” logo, word mark, and trade dress, with its Glaring Way weight gloves.

CPSC Recall: Hollis Diving Regulators

Huish Outdoors is recalling about 7,570 Hollis 200LX second-stage diving regulators because the inlet tube can crack or break.

Etcetera: Salomon, Nike, Adidas, Vans, Sierra

07/20/2026


Adidas Wins World Cup On The Pitch and Off

Three Stripes jersey sales were up 4X during the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament, the company told Bloomberg over the weekend, as early reads indicate Adidas is hoisting the sponsor-battle trophy.

Thule’s New Categories Drive Q2 Growth, but N.A. Lags

Net income increased 5% in the second quarter to SEK 537 million ($57.3 mm) from SEK 512 million, as revenues inched up 1% to SEK 3,421 million ($365.1 mm) from SEK 3,403 million and would have increased 3% in constant currency.

Nike Sued over Strategy Reversal

The Eager Beavertons are embroiled in another proposed class action suit, brought by Tianna Jenell and naming former president and CEO John Donahoe, exiting CFO Matt Friend, and several directors as defendants.

Woodway’s Manual Treadmill Patent Invalidated

LifeCore Fitness sees the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirm the USPTO’s ruling and invalidate several of Woodway’s curved-treadmill patent claims as obvious.

Etcetera: Acros, Brooks, Adidas, Arena

07/17/2026


Retail Executive Pay Soared Last Year

The 50 highest-paid executives at public sporting goods retailers saw a 25% increase in total compensation last year, for those with comparable earnings in both 2024 and 2025, with the overall average climbing to $4,011,839 from $3,719,662 in 2024.

Anta Sports’ Sales See Slow Growth in Q2

The Chinese sportswear giant’s retail sales of its core branded products grew in the low single digits in the second quarter, including owned and franchisee brick-and-mortar stores as well as e-commerce.

Xtep Stumbles, but Saucony Excels in Q2

The Chinese sportswear brand said its retail sell-through was down mid-single digits in the second quarter for the core Xtep brand, including both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce channels.

Stahls Acquires Siser

The custom apparel technology supplier inked an agreement to acquire Siser, which specializes in heat-transfer vinyl and materials innovation for personalizing apparel.

Etcetera: Nike. MidwayUSA

 
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