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Category: Sports/Fitness
Pure Hockey Expands Network to SD with Hockey Headquarters Acquisition
The company has been on a growth surge with this deal, completed after acquiring Off The Bench in Omaha, NE, in March to bring its network to 82 retail locations across 31 states nationwide under the Pure Hockey and Pure Goalie brands.
Report: Sports & Fitness Manufacturers’ Sales Growth Moderated in 2024
SFIA’s latest report found that some key categories, including martial arts gear, tennis balls, pickleball racquets and outdoor/adventure footwear, delivered double-digit growth in 2024 while sales across various categories remained far above pre-pandemic levels.
EXEC: Gymshark to Restructure, Causing Hundreds of Position Cuts and Adds
After reporting that earnings in its latest year had declined due to omnichannel investments and is facing “intense macro-economic volatility” in the marketplace, Gymshark reported it is restructuring the company.
Report: More U.S. Consumers Will Abandon Shoe Purchases Based on Price
The new Spring 2025 U.S. Footwear Consumer Survey from AlixPartners and the FDRA found that consumers are more likely to abandon a purchase due to cost, with 78 percent of respondents in its latest survey stating they halted a purchase due to price, up 12 percentage points from 2024.
Authentic Brand Group Inks Sock License for Tapout Brand
Grey Matter Concepts will manufacture and distribute Tapout-branded socks across the U.S. and Canada. Authentic plans to launch the first collection through select retailers and online timed with the Holiday 2025 shopping season.
Garmin’s Fitness and Outdoor Segments Deliver Double-Digit Growth
Garmin, Ltd. reported sales rose 12 percent in its Fitness segment and 20 percent in its Outdoor segment while its Marine segment showed a 2 percent decline.
Report: Decathlon Plans Sale of 30 Percent Stake in China Business
The potential sales comes as Decathlon announced in March that Javier López, who had previously led Decathlon’s value chain, was appointed CEO, replacing Barbara Martin Coppola who had served in the role since March 2022.
EXEC: Adidas CEO Clarifies U.S. Pricing Position; Will Wait for Competitors’ Moves
On Adidas’ first-quarter analyst call, Bjørn Gulden CEO, said Adidas hasn’t yet raised prices on U.S. products due to the U.S. tariffs but expects to should the tariffs remain and only after other brands raise prices. He said, “I have seen that certain press is writing that Adidas is raising prices. That is, of course, not true.”
U.S. Consumer Confidence Sinks to Near Five-Year Low
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 86 on the month, down 7.9 points from its prior reading and below the Dow Jones estimate of 87.7. It was the lowest reading since May 2020.
EXEC: Big 5 CEO Expects Little Near-Term Tariff Impact Due to Early Q2 Receipts
Second quarter-to-date sales are reportedly down in the high-single-digit range, in part reflecting an approximate negative 400 basis point impact from one less sales day in the period-to-date due to the Easter calendar shift.
Stahls’ Names Sales Director for EMEA Region
Industry veteran Thomas Heuer will work closely with Martin Borley, executive managing director for Stahls’ UK and Europe, and Stephanie Schnur, managing director of Stahls’ Europe, to drive regional growth and strengthen customer relationships.
Riddell Snaps Up Xenith Assets
The report that Xenith was “officially a part of Riddell Sports” was shared on the social media accounts of both companies and confirmed in a statement from a Riddell spokesperson.
EXEC: Nordic SG Retailer XXL Returns to Growth in Q1 Despite Weather Issues
The general availability of products improved in the quarter, said to be driven by increased quantities of products on lower price points, especially within Private Label. The inventory was stable in value at quarter-end.
EXEC: Sebago Parent BasicNet Sees Slight Revenue Decline in Q1
The Turin, Italy-based parent of the Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Superga, Briko Jesus Jeans, Sabelt, and Sebago brands reported Q1 consolidated revenues were €98.3 million, down 3.3 percent from €101.6 million a year ago.
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