361 Degrees Owned-Retail Posts Healthy Growth in Q2

China-based 361 Degrees International, Ltd. reported brick-and-mortar retail sales of 361º core-branded products increased approximately 10 percent year-over-year for the second quarter of 2025, which ended June 30, moderating slightly after expanding in the range of 10 percent to 15 percent in the first quarter.

Play it Again Parent Sees Modest Earnings Growth In Q2

Net income for the quarter reached $10.6 million, or $2.89 per share, compared to net income of $10.43 million, or $2.85, in the year-ago period. For the six months, net income was $20.6 million, or $5.60, compared to net income of $19.25 million, or $5.26, for the same period last year.

Lululemon Appoints SVP of Sustainability

Nike’s former chief sustainability officer Noel Kinder was hired as LULU’s senior vice president of sustainability, reporting to Ted Dagnese, the company’s chief supply chain officer. He replaced Esther Speck who served as senior vice president of Sustainable Business and Impact at Lululemon for almost ten years.

Puma Renews Partnership with Manchester City

Puma’s 10-year contract extension on its deal with Manchester City will reportedly be worthup to £1 billion (US$1.3bn), in the form of £100 million per year which is a marked increase from its previous agreement of £65 million per year, signed in 2019.

Stahls Appoints EMEA General Manager

Martin Borley, most recently served as executive managing director for Stahls’ UK and Europe. He was promoted to chief executive officer of Stahls’ EMEA, reporting to Carleen Gray, CEO of GroupeStahl, Inc.

Varsity Brands’ Debt Ratings Upgraded by S&P

S&P Global Ratings stated the debt ratings upgrade for Varsity Brands, the parent of BSN Sports and Varsity Spirit, reflects “solid demand in both segments, management’s effective execution in expanding the businesses, and the wind-down of significant legal and restructuring cash expenses.”

St. John’s University Switches to Adidas from Nike

Adidas will begin outfitting the school’s 300-plus student athletes in the 2025/26 academic year across 17 varsity athletic programs. St. John’s University Red Storm becomes the only Big East Conference team to be outfitted by Adidas.