EXEC: European Soccer E-Tailer Unisport Enters U.S. with WeGotSoccer Acquisition
Unisport Group, one of Europe’s leading online football retailer based in Denmark, has acquired Arocam, Inc., the U.S.-based parent of WeGotSoccer.and TUDN Fan Shop. Unisport said the transaction “marks Unisport’s strategic expansion into North America ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026,”
EXEC: MTB Components Brand Pembree Expands U.S. Distributor Deal with BTI
Pembree, which is owned by Look Cycle, will reportedly continue and strengthen its distribution partnership with Bicycle Technologies International (BTI) in the United States.
EXEC: Stella Int’l Sees Footwear Q1 Shipment Volume Dip Due to Ramadan Shift
The manufacturer of footwear for Nike, Saucony, Under Armour, Merrell, Timberland ,and Ugg said Footwear manufacturing shipment revenues grew 1.9 percent year-over-year as average selling prices rose in the Sports category.
EXEC: 361 Degrees Owned-Retail Delivers 10 Percent Q1 Growth
China-based 361 Degrees International, Ltd. reported that brick-and-mortar retail sales of 361º core-branded product increased approximately 10 percent year-over-year in the first quarter.
EXEC: BRP, Inc. Suspends Fiscal 2027 Guidance Based on U.S. Tariff Impact
The Canada-based parent of the Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Lynx power sports brands is suspending its full-year fiscal year 2027 guidance following the recent amendment of Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports into the U.S.
EXEC: Amazfit Parent Zepp Health Corp. Narrows Q4 Net Loss as Revenues Surge
Zepp Health Corporation, the Netherlands-based parent of the Amazfit brand of fitness and healthcare wearables, reported sales jumped 43 percent in the fourth quarter to $85.2 million, meeting the upper end of its guidance range.
EXEC: Nike and Apple CEOs Loaded Up on NKE Shares as Price Fell
Elliott Hill, Nike Inc’s president and CEO, and Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO and Nike’s lead independent director, both made significant investments in Nike’s shares in recent days following the stock’s recent sell-off.
EXEC: Anta Brand Delivers HSD China Retail Gain in Q1 for Anta Sports; Fila Up in Low-Teens
Anta Sports Products, Ltd., which operates retail stores in China for the Anta brand, as well as Fila, Descente, Kolon Sport, and Amer Sports, reported that retail sales, in retail value, for the Anta brand in the first quarter saw high-single digit positive growth.
EXEC: New Golden Goose Debt Offering Earns BB- Rating from S&P
S&P Global Ratings assigned a BB- rating to Golden Goose’s proposed €880 million senior secured notes offering that will support its acquisition by China-based private equity firm HSG. The outlook on the offering is stable.
EXEC: Nike Faces Downgrade from HSBC
HSBC lowered its rating on Nike Inc. to “Hold” from “Buy” while slashing its price target to $48 from $90, becoming the latest investment firm to downgrade the stock following a recent disappointing forecast. HSBC analyst Akshay Gupta said, “Nike’s turnaround thesis has gone from ‘not if, but when’ to a ‘show me’ story with no short-term catalysts.”
EXEC: Academy’s Chief Merchant Talks ‘Better, Best’ Push, Commitment to Newness
Matt McCabe, EVP and chief merchandising officer at Academy Sports + Outdoors, spoke with SGB Executive about the chain’s evolving merchandise strategy, including pushes to feature more premium product, prioritize newness, and reduce out-of-stocks and markdowns. He also shared fresh insights into the Academy shopper.
EXEC: Puma SE Appoints New SVP for Creative Direction
James Carnes is expected to directly oversee creative direction, innovation and product excellence, reporting directly to Chief Brand Officer Maria Valdes.
EXEC: Resale Activity Continues to Boom
Recent surveys found a shift toward secondhand sales accelerating as consumers, particularly younger ones, seek value amid current inflationary pressures. For sellers of new products, a recent university study found that secondhand purchases supplement primary-market consumption rather than replace it.
EXEC: Nike Makes Change at Innovation Chief, Suffers Another Stock Downgrade
Nike Inc. faced a downgrade by Piper Sandler on Friday amid unrelated reports that the brand’s chief innovation officer, Tony Bignell, is departing the company after less than a year in the role.
EXEC: Pou Sheng’s China Retail Business Swings Back to a Negative Trend in March 2026
Net consolidated operating revenue for March 2026 declined 6.3 percent year-over-year to RMB 1.35 billion, compared to RMB 1.44 billion in March 2025. Pou Sheng trades and reports in the Chinese Yuan (RMB) currency.
