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Daily News Feed 08/04/2026 Callaway’s Profitability Soars after Q2 Debt Paydown
Net income jumped to $75.2 million from $20.3 million in the second quarter, and was up 67% even excluding last year’s included loss from Topgolf, as revenues improved 2% to $612.2 million from $600.4 million on the strength of equipment sales. States, Companies Take Aim at Trump’s Section 301 Tariffs
The latest slate of Section 301 tariffs is collecting a familiar coalition of foes after 25 Democratic-led states filed suit Monday on the grounds that USTR Greer rushed the process on forced labor investigations. Macron Corre Verso Record Sales
The Italian performance sportswear brand posted revenues of €117.5 million ($136.6 mm) in the first half of 2026, representing a 10% increase year-over-year, and 25% higher than the €93 million recorded two years ago. Bogs’ Revenues Bounce Back in Q2
Weyco’s struggling boot brand broke a string of sales declines last quarter, growing 10% on increased volumes across most major channels. ConsilTech Acquires Madshus from Elevate Outdoor Collective
The Czech industrial holding company, which owns the Kästle ski brand, along with former Rottefella exec Torstein Myklebostad, inked an agreement to acquire Madshus from Elevate for undisclosed terms. NICS Checks Rise Again in July
New gun control laws in VA and RI have pushed sales in those states up triple digits, and July saw total NSSF-adjusted NICS checks rising 8.5% nationally in a seasonally slow month to 1,061,883 from 978,731. Fishing Participation Falls on Record-High Churn
Fishing participation ticked down 2% among Americans ages 6-plus to 57 million in 2025 from 57.9 million, according to the Special Report on Fishing from the Outdoor Foundation and Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation. Johnson Health Tech Settles with CPSC over Treadmills
U.S. subsidiary Johnson Health Tech Trading agreed to pay a $16.875 million civil penalty to the Consumer Product Safety Commission over defective Horizon T101-05 treadmills. Etcetera: JanSport, Midspring, Traditions Performance Firearms, NFSHS
08/03/2026 Briscoe Group Gains on Rebel Sport NZ Growth
Net sales ticked up 1% to NZ$374.2 million ($218.8 mm) for the fiscal first half ended Jul. 26, led by a 3% increase from Rebel Sport’s New Zealand stores driven by soccer and rugby tailwinds. Descente Sees Record Profits, Powered by China
Net income nearly doubled in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 to ¥9.0 billion ($56.5 mm) from ¥4.9 billion a year ago, buoyed by equity method income from the China JV with Anta Sports, as total revenues grew 12% to ¥27.7 billion ($173.8 mm) from ¥24.7 billion. Canada Goose Keeps Ba3 Rating from Moody’s
The ratings agency maintained GOOS’ Ba3 corporate family rating and stable outlook, praising conservative credit metrics that keep debt/EBITDA below 3x, helping it absorb softness in consumer demand and U.S. tariff headwinds. Peloton Hit with $20.5 million Jury Verdict
A jury found PTON’s content streaming service infringes on NEC Corp.’s patent technology, awarding the Japanese electronics maker $20.5 million in damages, set as back payments for a running royalty. Etcetera: Eau Claire Outdoor, Al’s Sporting Goods
07/31/2026 Puma Reduces Loss as Turnaround Makes Progress
Net loss narrowed to €72.8 million ($84.7 mm) in the second quarter from a loss of €247.0 million a year ago, as revenues slipped by 10% to €1,690.6 million ($1,965.8 mm) from €1,871.3 million, or a 9% drop in constant currency. Newell Outdoor’s Sales Gain Traction, Led by U.S.
Newell’s Outdoor and Recreation segment sales grew 3% and were up 4% in constant currency in the seasonally important second quarter to $240 million from $234 million, with the U.S. leading the improvement, despite unfavorable ForEx effects.
CPE, a Chinese alternative asset manager, inked an agreement to acquire the Swiss outdoor apparel and equipment maker from Jacobs Capital, with aims of expanding Mammut’s footprint in North America and Asia. CPSC Recall: Trsmima Zipline Kits
Trsmima is recalling about 60,720 zipline kits and about 19,120 sold-separately spring brakes, because the zipline kit’s steel cable, turnbuckle, and seat can detach or break during use, and the brakes are not stiff enough to slow a rider down safely. Etcetera: On Running, Gymshark
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