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EXEC: Tariff Worries Overhang NSGA Leadership Conference Energy

Tariffs were top of mind at the NSGA 2025 Leadership Conference but so was confidence that the sporting goods industry would figure out ways to mitigate any fallout. Attendees told SGB Executive that suppliers were so far keeping price increases to a minimum while also ramping up communications with dealers to provide an early read on potential changes.

EXEC: Nike Rolls Out Price Increase Schedule

Nike will not raise prices on kid’s products in deference to the upcoming back-to-school (BTS) and holiday seasons. The increases will not affect prices on products costing less than $100.

EXEC: VF Q4 Profits Beat Plan as TNF and Timberland Deliver Healthy Growth

While Vans disappointed, VF Corp. saw a robust revenue performance in the fourth quarter by The North Face and Timberland while profits came in better-than-expected due to payback from its Reinvent transformation program. Outerwear as a “standout” for TNF while Timberland’s sales surged 34 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the Americas region.

EXEC: Fila/Acushnet Parent Sees 4.6 Percent Growth in Q1

Korea-based Misto Holdings, formerly Fila Holdings Corp., reported sales were up 4.6 percent year-over-year in the first quarter as a strong performance of Acushnet, the parent of Titleist and FootJoy, offset ongoing softness at the Fila brand.