Confirming rumors that had been circulating since last fall, the Chinese sportswear giant is acquiring a 29.06% equity stake in Puma for €1,505.5 million ($1,803.4 mm) in cash, financed from Anta’s internal cash resources.

U.S. retail sales growth is expected to slow to 3.5% in 2026, while key Western European markets are forecast to land in the low single digits, according to Bain & Company, which sees moderate unit growth and rising prices.

Average Holiday 2025 spend hit $1,081 across 246 million shoppers, or about 92% of U.S. adults, according to surveying from ICSC.

The Amer Sports-owned brand tapped former Tommy Hilfiger veteran Avery Baker to the newly created role of chief brand officer, supporting its rapid international expansion.

The casual and outdoor retailer is selling its brand assets and existing licensing deals to a new joint venture that will be 50% owned by WHP Global, which owns Lotto and a dozen other brands that it operates under a licensing model.

The ratings agency revealed that SRAM’s revenues are growing again, following two years of declines, while affirming its B1 corporate family rating with a stable outlook.

The running footwear and apparel brand named Jared Carver as CEO, succeeding Matt Taylor, who will step into the role of chief creative officer, while maintaining his seat on Tracksmith’s board.

The Arc’teryx, Salomon, and Wilson parent will pay 103% of the redemption price, plus accrued interest, to redeem $80 million in aggregate principal of its 6.750% senior secured notes due 2031.

Mueller is suing Howie’s Hockey (dba Howie’s Hockey Tape) in MI district court, accusing it of copying several Taped Ankle design marks.