EXEC: ATA, Bass Pro, and Dick’s SG Face Archery Price-Fixing Class Action Lawsuit
A proposed class action lawsuit charges the Archery Trade Association (ATA) conspired with numerous manufacturers, distributors and retailers, including Bass Pro Shops, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Cabela’s, to artificially inflate the prices of bowhunting and archery equipment by implementing minimum advertised pricing (MAP) policies.
EXEC: Royal Robbins and Fjällräven Parent Fenix Outdoor Continued Sales Declines in Q2
The parent of the Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Devold, and Frilufts, generated net sales for the quarter amounted to €144.9 million in Q2 2025, compared to vs €149.6 million in Q2 2024, a decrease of 3.1 percent. year-over-year.
EXEC: Moody’s Sees Tariffs Weighing On Apparel Retail Through First Half Of 2026
Moody’s Ratings, in an update, said that while a pause in some tariffs lessens the profitability hit, it’s maintaining a negative outlook on the Global Retail and Apparel sector, as tariffs are expected to “materially” impact earnings through the first quarter of 2026, with apparel and footwear sellers particularly vulnerable.
EXEC: OrthoLite Founder Glenn Barrett Talks Fresh Opportunities via Coats Group Merger
SGB Executive spoke with Glenn Barrett, founder and CEO of insole maker OrthoLite, about the opportunities created for its flagship brand, Ortholite, and Cirql, its upstart featuring biodegradable foam, following its pending merger with London-based Coats Group Plc.
EXEC: TaylorMade Acquisition at Center of Next Korean (Golf) War
South Korean fashion retailer F&F Co said it has hired Goldman Sachs to advise on an acquisition of TaylorMade, and that it would take legal action if the owner of the global golf products maker proceeds with a separate sale process.
EXEC: Study Forecasts Continued Rapid Growth for Padel, Including in the U.S.
Playtomic’s “Global Padel Report 2025” found padel clubs increased 22 percent globally in 2024, with significant growth in Southern Europe. In the U.S., the sport is still in its early stages, but faster expansion is expected in 2026, with “real acceleration” projected for 2027.
Survey: Asics, Bass Pro, Golf Galaxy, Red Wing, and Timberland Make U.S. Best Retailers List
Red Wing Shoes came in at the top of the active lifestyle brands as the brand ranked No. 6 overall, while Golf Galaxy ranked No. 7 in the survey’s report. Other retailers in the active lifestyle space with high rankings in the survey included Asics (17), Timberland (19) and Bass Pro (25).
Authentic Brands Group Warns Market of Employment Scam
These scams are often initiated via email, employment websites and social media, and may include fake interview requests, offer letters or attempts to collect personal and financial information.
EXEC: Sports Direct’s Solid Full Year Performance Offset by Other Parent Company Factors
U.K.-based Frasers Group, the parent of Sports Direct, Everlast, and Evans Cycles, among many others, reported a 7.4 percent decline in sales for its fiscal year ended April 27, as continued sales growth from Sports Direct was offset by moves to right-size other sports banners and weakness in its luxury segment.
KeyBanc Q2 Footwear Survey Finds Nike, Adidas and Hoka Trending Up
The survey of 1,001 U.S. adults conducted between June 25 and July 7, explored respondents footwear ownership, preferences, spending, and outlook. Among demographics, the Top 2 favorite brands for men and women, in order, were Nike and Adidas.
EXEC: Saucony Brand China Retail Growth Relaxes Further in Q2
MS (China) Sports Company Limited, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Xtep International Holdings Limited, operates under licensing and royalty agreements for the Merrell and Saucony brands and subsidiaries in China.
EXEC: Stella Int’l Q2 Footwear Shipment Volume Accelerates, Driven Mainly by Sports Segment
The manufacturer of footwear for Nike, Saucony, Under Armour, Merrell, Timberland and Ugg said Footwear Manufacturing shipment volumes in the second quarter rose 4.1 percent year-over-year and increased 3.8 percent year-over-year for the first half period.
EXEC: Mips AB Saw U.S. Tariff Changes Put a Damper on Q2 Growth
The Sweden-based maker of helmet protection technologies reported net sales increased just 1 percent to SEK 135 million in the 2025 second quarter, due to currency fluctuations. Organic sales growth was 12 percent, far below the 42 percent organic growth posted in the first quarter.
EXEC: Coats Group to Acquire OrthoLite in Move to Reshape Footwear Components Market
The London-based thread manufacturer reached a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based footwear insole maker OrthoLite for $770 million, including debt. The acquisition is reportedly designed to accelerate the London-based thread manufacturer’s ambition to become a leading supplier of materials to the footwear industry.
EXEC: Rivian E-Bike Spin-Off Sees $1 Billion Valuation in Latest Funding Round
Also, Inc., led by company President Chris Yu, the former executive of Specialized bike components, has been leading the skunkworks team for the last few years after joining Rivian in January 2022.
