Running led footwear sales gains in Q3, with 10% dollar growth and higher units, according to Circana data, while overall footwear sales were flat, with units down in the mid-single digits.

The Norwegian outdoor performance wool apparel brand announced it has acquired Finnish sock manufacturer Sukkamestarit, expanding its base- and mid-layer portfolio into performance woolen socks.

Authentic Brands closed its acquisition of the iconic denim brand from Kontoor Brands for up to $1 billion, including an initial transaction value of $750 million and a $250 million performance-based earn-out.

NSSF’s adjusted NICS FBI background checks jumped 7.9% to 1,402,422 in the seasonally important month of Oct. from 1,299,312, the eighth month to show growth in 2026, which is up 3.6% year to date.

LULU faces a new proposed class-action lawsuit in a New Jersey district court, filed by investor Karol Koronczi against the company, CFO Meghan Frank, and president and CCO André Maestrini.

A potential work stoppage at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach was temporarily averted as the Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 26 agreed to a contract extension for about 250 watchmen through 5 p.m. on Nov. 4.

The owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz has been entertaining interest in a sale or other strategic transaction, and revealed it will give Bluestar Alliance access to perform due diligence while exclusive discussions continue on a possible bid to acquire KMD.

The Swedish bike and travel accessory maker inked an agreement to acquire New Zealand-based Aeroe, expanding Thule’s portfolio in the mountain bike, gravel and bikepacking space.

The Big Cat’s sales slipped 5% in the third quarter to €1,776.2 million ($2,041.6 mm) from €1,870.1 million, and narrowed the net loss to €54.9 million ($63.1 mm), including €29.8 million in IEEPA tariff refunds, from a loss of €62.3 million last year.

Operating profit more than tripled to €5.7 million ($6.6 mm) in the third quarter from €1.6 million, as revenues inched up 3% to €56.4 million ($64.8 mm) from €54.8 million at the Finnish fishing tackle company.

NWL’s Outdoor & Recreation segment reversed its Q2 momentum, tumbling 8% to $169 million in sales from $183 million in the third quarter, down 6% constant currency.

Branded segment revenues at the Swedish outdoor company, home of Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Brunton, and others, increased 2% to €76.2 million ($87.6 mm) for the third quarter, but operating profit slipped to €25.2 million from €26.4 million.

Pacific Glory Worldwide, owned by Taiwan’s Ideal Bike, is bolstering its teams across marketing, sales, and international with three new hires following its entry into the U.S. market last Dec.

The outdoor gear care and repair specialist has acquired the Campsuds business and brand rights from Chris Maurer, owner of Sierra Dawn Products.

The Finnish smart ring maker filed a new suit in E. TX district court accusing Ultrahuman of infringing on two of its patents with the defendant’s redesigned Ring Pro products.