Net income increased 32% to SEK 83 million ($9.1 mm) in the first quarter from SEK 63 million, on flat sales of SEK 487 million ($53.3 mm) compared to SEK 486 million, which would have been up 5% constant currency.

The Japanese retailer said its bottom line for the fiscal year ended Mar. 31, 2026, would swing to a loss of ¥2,141 million ($13.6 mm), down from a ¥971 million profit, and would fall short of its forecast for net income of ¥236 million ($1.5 mm).

Total shoe sales in the first quarter inched up 1% year over year, while overall units sold declined, as higher average selling prices propped up the top line, according to Circana research.

Revenues from Weyco’s waterproof boot brand declined 11% in the first quarter to an implied $5.6 million, pressured by weak ordering trends from retail partners.

S&P upgraded Beach Acquisition Co. Parent LLC’s (dba Skechers) first-lien debt to BB from BB- and maintained its BB- issuer credit rating on the proposed repricing of term loans due in 2032.

The U.S. operation of Colt CZ group is getting a new CEO and head of operations in Petr Palecek, succeeding Petr Pistelak, who is moving back to the Czech Republic to oversee international sales for Colt and Dan Wesson.

The Merrell and Saucony parent promoted its Work Group chief product officer, Mike Maloney, to global general manager of the Wolverine brand, a newly created role.

REI chief Mary Beth Laughton finished her first year at the co-op’s helm with a dramatically improved bottom line, benefiting from cost-cutting and other initiatives under her Peak 28 turnaround plan.

The Itochu-owned brand said its net income declined 22% in the fiscal fourth quarter to ¥2.9 billion ($18.5 mm) from ¥3.7 billion, as revenues narrowed 4% to ¥35.0 billion ($0.2 mm) from ¥36.3 billion.

The apparel and footwear resale marketplace’s net loss expanded 24% to $6,472,000 from $5,215,000 in the first quarter, on 15% higher sales of $81,671,000, up from $71,291,000, as active buyers grew by 25% to 1.71 million.

After months of trading snippy press releases, RGR has agreed to allow Beretta Holding S.A. to acquire up to 25% of its outstanding shares from current shareholders in a tender offer priced at a 20% premium.

ASO is issuing $500 million of 5.875% senior secured notes due in 2031, and plans to use the net proceeds to refinance its existing $400 million senior secured notes due Nov. 2027 and fully repay the remaining $85 million balance under its term loan B due Nov. 2027.

The value-focused footwear retailer tapped Mike Edwards as CEO, succeeding Mark Lardie, who is stepping down from the role after 14 years.

The 5.11, BOA, PrimaLoft, and Velocity Outdoor parent will be on a firmer financial footing with $280 million in total proceeds from the sale of the food service business, SternoCandleLamp Holdings, Inc., to Archer Foodservice Partners.

NSSF’s adjusted NICS FBI background checks increased for the third month in a row, rising 1.6% to 1,193,428 in Apr. from 1,174,294, and are up by the same percentage for the year so far.

Brooks Running said revenues were up 23% in Q1, propelled by at least double-digit growth in every region and channel, including a 20% increase in North America.

Outdoor segment revenues declined 4% in the first quarter of 2026 to $175 million from $182 million, and were down 6% on a constant-currency basis.

S&P Global upgraded Bass Pro and Cabela’s parent, Great Outdoors Group, to stable from negative, and affirmed its BB- issuer credit rating and other ratings, citing better-than-expected Q1 results.

Having just completed a refinancing and equity sale, the down-under retailer and parent of Oboz and Rip Curl elected non-executive director Philip Bowman as chairman of its board, succeeding David Kirk in the role.