EXEC: Amer Sports Continues to Lean Heavily on Asia Growth and DTC to Deliver the Big Numbers
Under Armour Splits with Stephen Curry; Raises FY Adjusted Operating Income Outlook
StockX Q3 Report Calls Out Running Silhouettes as Top Performers on Resale Site
EXEC: Ames Watson’s Lawrence Berger Talks the Lids Turnaround
EXEC: Yonex Hikes Guidance On Q2 Momentum
SGB Update
Aventon to Expand into German Market in Spring 2026
the California-based e-bike and cycling product manufacturer and distributor, plans to expand globally with its entry into the German market for Spring 2026. Backed by a German team, the launch includes a dedicated DTC website, local dealers and market-specific e-bike models and categories.
Crunch Fitness to Open in Owasso, Oklahoma
Crunch Fitness announced plans to open Crunch Owasso in Owasso, OK, in Spring 2026, marking the franchise owner, The Undefeated Tribes, fourth location in the Tulsa area.
Study: Sporting Goods Shoppers Prefer Multi-brand Retail
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) released the findings from its Shopper Playbook Study, which found that 79 percent of those surveyed favor shopping at multi-brand sporting goods stores when buying sporting equipment over those retailers that offer only one brand.
Foot Locker No Longer Moving HQ to Florida
Foot Locker will no longer move its headquarters to St. Petersburg, Florida after it was acquired by Dick’s Sporting Goods in September.
Nike Reopens Downtown Portland Store with Run Focus
Nike, Inc. reopened its downtown Portland store in the historic Kress Building, following a refurbishment. The revamped layout focuses on running, with flooring that resembles track lanes.
SGB Executive
EXEC: Callaway Unloads Topgolf at $1.1 Billion Valuation
Topgolf Callaway Brands sold the majority of the Topgolf business to Leonard Green & Partners L.P. at a steep discount from what the company had paid for it. Some analysts saw the move as helping to simplify the business and allowing management to concentrate on its core golf equipment platform, but others wanted Callaway to sell the entire Topgolf stake.
EXEC: Amer Sports Continues to Lean Heavily on Asia Growth and DTC to Deliver the Big Numbers
The parent company of Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Salomon, Atomic, and Wilson Sports, reported that strong momentum continued in the 2025 third quarter, led by exceptional Salomon footwear growth, a re-acceleration int the Arc’teryx omni-comp rate, and solid growth from Wilson Tennis 360. All trends were led by Asia growth.
EXEC: Nike Strength’s Nordic Distributor WeSports Posts High-Teens Q3 Growth
The Malmö, Sweden-based manufacturer of sports equipment and parent of specialty retailers, HockeySports, RunningXpert and other retailers supporting active sports lifestyle consumers, reported organic growth of 18.5 percent compared to Q3 2024. Currency effects reportedly had a negative 1.1 percent impact on the results.
EXEC: Analysts Generally Positive on Under Armour’s Split from Steph Curry
While some analysts view Under Armour as facing reputational risk from its decision to end its partnership with four-time NBA champion Steph Curry, most believe the move will favorably reduce its exposure to the flagging footwear category and help the brand refocus on its core apparel business.
EXEC: SFIA Study Finds Pickleball Attracting Rabid Player Base
The SFIA released the findings from a special study, which found that pickleball engagement remains strong among avid players, with over 90 percent playing at least twice a week, 48 percent wanting to increase their play frequency and 57 percent planning to participate in more organized pickleball over the next 12 months.
