The Brazil-based Valcabras S.A. manages, manufactures and distributes footwear, apparel and accessories in South America for the Under Armour and Mizuno brands, and owns and manages the the Olympikus brand. The company said Under Armour posted its best quarter since they partnered in 2018.
Category: Sports/Fitness
EXEC: OIA President Kent Ebersole Talks About Community
Kent Ebersole, president of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), spoke with SGB Executive about the organization’s mission-driven focus, the challenges facing the outdoor industry beyond tariffs and revitalizing a national industry tradeshow.
Perfect Moment’s Fiscal Q1 Revenues Jump 51 Percent
The luxury skiwear brand’s sales in the fiscal first quarter, ended June 30, climbed 51 percent, while adjusted operating losses narrowed slightly. Jane Gottschalk, President, said, “The launch of our spring/summer capsule, expansion of our style count, and the introduction of partnership revenues have further strengthened our brand positioning and customer engagement globally.”
Report: Female Consumers Slowing Discretionary Spend Faster Than Men
During the first half of 2025, year-over-year demand for discretionary products by female consumers remained flat, in contrast to a 3 percent increase in unit sales by men, according to Circana. Discretionary spending by women grew 1 percent on a dollar basis, while spending by men rose 2 percent.
True Spec Golf Opens Custom Club Fitting Studio in Nashville
The Nashville location marks the boutique golf club fitter’s fifth location, where it has partnered with Intown Golf Club, following its locations in Atlanta, Charlotte, Columbus-Dublin, and Philadelphia. True Spec Golf now has 44 studios worldwide.
Leatt Corp. Launches Share Repurchase Program
The maker of protective gear introduced a share repurchase program of up to $750,000 of the company’s outstanding common stock. The program comes as Leatt recently reported sales vaulted 61 percent in the second quarter ended June 30.
PickleRage Franchise Expands New Jersey Footprint
PickleRage at Union County will be owned and operated by Mike Silva, who was a former executive in fitness clubs and multi-sport facilities, as well as the founder and president of The Edge Fitness.
EXEC: DOJ Reviewing Eligibility of $5.4M in PPP Loans at New Age Group’s U.S. Subsidiary
The news came as the parent of Ahead, Craft, Cutter & Buck and Tenson reported its Sports & Leisure segment’s revenues amounted 5.1 percent y/y to ~$91 million in Q2 2025. Craft was said to be the primary driver of global sales growth, while Tenson also showed comparatively strong growth.
Hanesbrands Faces Possible Debt Rating Upgrade on Proposed Gildan Merger
S&P Global Ratings placed Hanesbrands’ debt ratings on CreditWatch positive because it believes Hanesbrands’ credit profile will improve following its acquisition by Gildan.
Report: Understanding Consumer Purchasing Behavior Retains Loyalty, Even in Uncertain Times
With shifting consumer perceptions of inflation, debt and pricing pressure, the report from Resonate emphasizes that brands can no longer rely solely on “holiday intuition” or historical campaign performance to connect with consumers during times of economic uncertainty.
Newton Golf Sees Q2 Revenues More Than Double
The tech-based golf club manufacturer reported sales jumped 154 percent to $2.1 million in the second quarter ended June 30 compared to $813,000 in the same period a year ago. Net losses increased slightly to $1.5 million, or 34 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million, or 79 cents, a year ago.
Osprey and Hydro Flask Parent Names Nike’s Scott Uzzell as CEO
Helen of Troy Limited, the parent of Osprey and Hydroflask, appointed G. Scott Uzzell, most recently corporate vice president and general manager of Nike North America and former president of Converse, as chief executive officer, effective September 1.
Five Iron Golf to Open Second Venue In Boston
Opening on August 14, the venue, which builds on the success of Five Iron Golf’s first Boston venue, opened in 2022 in the Government Center, spans 16,000 square feet across two floors.
Adidas to Replace Nike as University of Tennessee Outfitter in Ten-Year Deal
Adidas reached an agreement to replace Nike as the athletic outfitter of the University of Tennessee, effective July 1, 2026. Adidas will also offer NIL opportunities for student-athletes across all 20 of the University’s varsity programs.
StockX H1 Report Calls Out Asics, Clarks, New Era, Labubu, and Cactus Plant Flea Market as Winners
In Accessories, Murakami collaborations drove New Era and Louis Vuitton to triple-digit growth on StockX in the first half. The company attributed this success to an ongoing obsession with jerseys, which helped Cactus Plant Flea Market clinch the No. 1 spot in the Apparel category and powered Mitchell & Ness to 40 percent year-over-year growth.
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