EXEC: Hoka and Ugg Get International Lift and Post Wholesale Strength Globally for Deckers Brands in Q1
EXEC: OrthoLite Founder Glenn Barrett Talks Fresh Opportunities via Coats Group Merger
Study: Private Label is Quietly Taking Share from Established Brands
EXEC: TaylorMade Acquisition at Center of Next Korean (Golf) War
Survey: Asics, Bass Pro, Golf Galaxy, Red Wing, and Timberland Make U.S. Best Retailers List
SGB Update
Scheels to Open Location in Blaine, Minnesota
Scheels announced plans to open a 250,000-square-foot store in Blaine, MN, in spring 2028. The location will be the company’s second location in the Twin Cities metro, joining Eden Prairie, and sixth in the state.
Xtech Secures Equity Investment from Eli Manning
Manning wore Xtech Protective Equipment across the final five years of his NFL career, and his industry expertise and first-hand knowledge of Xtech are expected to offer significant value as the company reaches new markets, particularly the youth football market, where player safety is a major concern.
Rouvy Acquires Bkrool Indoor Cycling Platform
Czech-based indoor cycling platform Rouvy reached an agreement to acquire Spain-based competitor Bkrool. The acquisition will support Rouvy’s expansion with Bkrool having a strong presence in Spain (and Spanish-speaking countries), France and Denmark. Bkrool will continue as a standalone brand within The Rouvy Group.
Deckers Brands Nominates Former Starbucks and Hyatt CFO to Board
Grismer brings over 35 years of financial leadership experience at major global consumer companies. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Krispy Kreme and has recently served as Chair of the Board of Directors of Panera Brands.
Arena Appoints Chief Brand Officer
After a career at McKinsey and Nike, Mark Pinger joined Arena in 2016 as general manager for the U.S. market. He has been promoted to chief brand officer, effective October 1.
SGB Executive
EXEC: On Holdings’ Stock Downgraded on Currency Headwinds, Tariff Concerns
Raymond James reduced its stock rating on On Holdings to “Outperform” from “Strong Buy” and lowered its earnings estimates due to the strengthening of the Swiss Franc and the impact of tariffs. Raymond James’ analyst Rick Patel wrote, “While we see 2Q being ‘less clean’ due to FX, tariffs, and slower wholesale growth (due to timing of launches), we remain bullish on ONON as a long-term story.”
Puma SE Cuts FY Guide Based on DD Apparel Decline, U.S. Tariffs, and Currency Hit in Q2
The sales decline was reportedly driven by the key markets North America (-9.1 percent currency-adjusted), Europe and Greater China. The company’s second quarter net loss came in at €247.0 million, compared to net income of €41.9 million in Q2 2025.
EXEC: Hoka and Ugg Get International Lift and Post Wholesale Strength Globally for Deckers Brands in Q1
Deckers Brands President and CEO Stefano Caroti said the strength of the company’s business continues to be driven by the “remarkable growth” in international markets with Hoka and Ugg both contributing to the company’s 49.7 percent increase in international revenue, while navigating “a choppy U.S. consumer environment.
NRF Sees Resiliency in 2025 BTS Shoppers; Will Spend More on Footwear and Apparel
Katherine Cullen, the National Retail Federation’s VP of industry and consumer insights, and Mark Mathews, its chief economist and executive director of research, who identified that this year’s back-to-school (BTS) consumers are shopping earlier and with discounters to save money due to ongoing tariff and inflationary discussions.
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.
