NRF: Import Cargo Could See Surge Ahead of Potential Port Strike and Trump Tariffs

Import volumes at the nation’s major container ports could be higher than previously expected for the remainder of this year as retailers face another potential East Coast/Gulf Coast port strike and tariff increases planned by President-elect Donald Trump, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Xponential Fitness Posts Q3 Loss on Flat Sales

Xponential Fitness, Inc. posted a net loss of $18 million in the third quarter after litigation expenses, impairment charges and other acquisiton-related charges. North America system-wide sales grew by 21 percent but corporate revenue was flat as higher franchise and equipment revenues were largely offset by a decline in other service revenue.

Fanatics Partners with World Rugby

Fanatics reached an agreement to launch and manage the official retail and licensing program for World Rugby, including Rugby World Cups through to 2029.

EXEC: Yeti Tops Q3 Targets, Accelerates Sourcing Shift Out of China

Yeti, Inc.’s third-quarter results topped analyst targets, boosted by newer categories, including bags, barware, and cookware. Matt Reintjes, president and CEO, said on an analyst call that the company’s efforts to diversify its supply chain continue to have half of the brand’s drinkware production sourced outside of China by 2025.