EXEC: European Cycling Organizations Merge to Create New Unify Voice for Bike Industry
EXEC: Fraser’s Chief Executive Says Ambitions Are High After Posting Solid H1 Results
EXEC: Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO Outlines Solid Q3 Category Gains; Lowers Guide on Weaker Consumer
EXEC: Sebago and Woolrich Parent BasicNet Enters Beachwear Business with Sundek Acquisition
EXEC: Journeys Parent Genesco Shares Fall on Lower Guide, Weaker U.S. Store Traffic and UK Profits
SGB Update
Stitch Fix Posts Solid Fiscal Q1 Growth Despite Dip in Active Customers
The company claimed 2.31 million active clients in the fiscal first quarter, a decrease of 0.1 percent quarter-over-quarter (q/q), and a decrease of 5.2 percent year-over-year.
Radians Outdoors Appoints Director of Sporting Goods
The Memphis, TN-based maker of safety products for shooters and hunters, hired Brett Bryan to lead its sporting goods division. Most recently, Bryan was the national account manager for Black Rifle Coffee Company and formerly the hunt and tactical apparel buyer for Bass Pro.
Dollar General Promotes Emily Taylor to COO
Additional officer changes Include: Bryan Wheeler elevated to EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer; Pooh Vichidvongsa named SVP, General Merchandise Manager; and Shareeka Meadows promoted to SVP of pOpshelf. DG eliminated the EVP, Strategy and Development role and announced that Steve Deckard has left the company.
Costco Appoints Former U.S. Commerce Secretary to Board
The retailer announced the nomination of Gina Raimondo for election to its Board of Directors, who previously served as U.S. Commerce Secretary from 2021 to 2025 and the Governor for the State of Rhode Island from 2015 to 2021.
Blink Fitness to Convert to PureGym Locations in New York and New Jersey
U.K.-based PureGym Limited reported that the recently acquired Blink Fitness locations in New York and New Jersey will convert to the PureGym model, with an initial pilot involving three locations. The remaining locations will rebrand in the coming months.
SGB Executive
EXEC: The Running Event Showcases Running’s Growing Momentum; Comments from the Floor
The Running Event (TRE), which was held for the first time this week in San Antonio, TX, drew a record number of exhibitors, with crowded aisles and robust booth spaces, as the industry appears to have concluded another banner year.
EXEC: European Cycling Organizations Merge to Create New Unify Voice for Bike Industry
The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) have merged to form European Cycling Industries (ECI) to establish a new, unified voice for the cycling business in Europe.
EXEC: Zumiez, Inc. CEO Reports Strong Q3 and Early Q4 Growth on Higher AURs and Basket Value
Looking ahead, net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter ending January 31, 2026 are projected to be in the range of $291 million to $296 million, representing year-over-year sales growth of 4.0 percent to 6.0 percent. Total comparable sales are planned to be in the 2.5 percent to 4.0 percent range for the period.
EXEC: Fraser’s Chief Executive Says Ambitions Are High After Posting Solid H1 Results
In the UK, sales growth from Sports Direct and Flannels was said to be more than offset by planned declines in Game UK, Studio Retail, House of Fraser, and the businesses acquired from JD Sports. International revenue benefited from the acquisitions of Holdsport (May 2025) and XXL ASA (June 2025), partially offset by the disposal of the MySale business in May 2025.
EXEC: Giant Group Updates Market on Labor Actions to Address CBP Withhold Release Order
The latest moves come following CBP’s action on September 24, 2025to issue the Withhold Release Order on products manufactured at Giant Group’s Taiwan-based manufacturing factory, suspending the import of Giant-branded bikes, bike parts and components into the United States.
