SGB Executive Sports & Fitness
SFIA Webinar Stresses Urgency In Applying For Tariff Exclusions
On a webinar Wednesday, David Cohen, an international trade expert with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg and Bill Sells, SVP government relations & public affairs at the SFIA, discussed the urgency for affected sporting goods companies to seek exclusions to avoid the latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports. The first deadline in the exclusion process is less than 10 days away.
Did Adidas Or Nike Win The World Cup?
Sponsoring the two finalists at the World Cup was a sign to some observers that Nike had outperformed Adidas in driving brand awareness, and likely sales, from summer’s biggest sporting event. But both brands appear to have benefited.
Retail Report Roundup
Studies arrived last week on BTS selling arriving early, stores dominating BTS selling, Amazon Prime Day launching BTS season, U.S. retail CEOs who are bullish on growth, Nordstrom’s high emotional intelligence ranking, Amazon’s broadening influence and loyalty-program inhibitors.
Jim Baugh Discusses Possible PHIT Act Passage
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means approved the PHIT Act, bringing the bill the closest it’s come to becoming law since its inception. Here, Jim Baugh, founder of PHIT America, talks about what passage of the PHIT Act could mean for the sporting goods industry, continuing obstacles to its passage and the ongoing battle against sedentary lifestyles.
SGB Executive Q&A: Oofos’ Steve Gallo
Steve Gallo, president of Offos, discusses what’s behind the recovery-footwear leader’s explosive growth, the brand’s fanatical fans and the still-emerging recovering footwear opportunity.
Aisle Talk Week Of July 9
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Fabletic’s big hires and ambitious plans to reach 100 stores.
Does 2026 World Cup Present “Open Goal” For Adidas?
In a 26-page report, analysts at Macquarie Research said the 2026 World Cup, which is taking place in North America, represents a major opportunity for Adidas to increase the company’s lead in the sport of global football (soccer) and could significantly help narrow the company’s wide gap in U.S. market share against Nike.
Deutsche Bank Sees Momentum At Vans, Bounce Back For North Face
Deutsche Bank Research initiated coverage of VF Corp. with a “Buy” rating in part because the firm sees Vans continuing to benefit from healthy streetwear trends in the years ahead while The North Face appears ready to re-accelerate growth.
Retail Reports Roundup
Studies arrived last week showing Nike and Patagonia ranking high for their reputations, Lululemon earning accolades for the company’s work environment, Amazon’s Prime Day driving BTS selling earlier, rising expectations for same-day delivery for holiday, retail-tech challenges for smaller retailers and more.
SGB Exec Q&A: Locally’s Founder And President Mike Massey
In an interview with SGB, Mike Massey, Locally’s founder who is also the owner of Massey’s Outfitters in New Orleans, discussed the rapid expansion and evolution of Locally since its launch in 2014, as well as the fast-changing dynamics of online and offline retailing.
‘Battle Has Begun’: Global Trade War Now Underway
Trade associations called Friday the first official day of the trade war between the U.S. and China, as $34 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods kicked in overnight. The U.S. is expected to add tariffs on an additional $16 billion of Chinese goods at a later date.
Aisle Talk Week Of July 2
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Pentland Group’s solid year driven by a record performance from JD Sports Fashion PLC.
June M&A Roundup: Megaresorts Expand Their Empires
Summer is an odd time to discuss what’s happening at North American ski areas—especially with record high temps now sweeping the U.S.—but the escalating “arms race” between megaresort operators Vail Resorts Inc. and Alterra Mountain Co. was among the hottest M&A developments in June.
Retail Report Roundup – July 1
Studies arrived last week showing Nike ranked highest among active lifestyle brands, but lost ground on Brand Finance’s annual ranking of the most valuable American brands. Studies also rated the digital expertise of department stores, the relevance of social activism for brands with teens, robust urban population growth and apparel’s expansion online.
Nike’s Shares Pop On U.S. Recovery
Shares of Nike Inc. shot up $8.00, or 11.2 percent, to $79.70 to surpass an all-time high as the sports leader saw growth for the first time in four quarters in the U.S. The gains were boosted by the success of several break-through product launches and the payback of investments in direct-to-consumer and digital engagement.
