BUSINESS NEWS
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July 29, 2026
Shimano warns of 1% price increase
Shimano says soaring raw material costs due the Middle East war may force it to slightly raise prices on bicycle components next month. The company said the war poses little threat to its revenues, as Middle East sales are less than 1% of its business. But increased procurement costs, the...
July 29, 2026
Garmin announces second quarter 2026 results
Schaffhausen, Switzerland (July 29, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Garmin® Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2026. Highlights include: Record consolidated revenue of approximately $2.02 billion, an 11% increase compared to the prior year quarter Gross and operating margins expanded to 62.4% and 30.4%...
July 28, 2026
Jason Libbert Named President and CEO of Pensacola Sports
Pensacola, FL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Pensacola Sports Board of Directors has named Jason Libbert as the organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer. Libbert returns to Pensacola Sports after serving as Director of Events for 12 years, where he helped recruit, create and manage many of the organization's signature...
July 28, 2026
Shimano Sees Robust H1 Fishing Tackle Sales; Bike Business Remains Weak
Shimano, Inc., the Japan-based maker of bike components and fishing tackle, is reporting that the global economy generally maintained its solid footing during the first half of fiscal year 2026 ended June 30 (H1, first half). However, the company also said the economic outlook remained uncertain due to factors such...
July 28, 2026
Fuelin and Zoot Sports Launch Limited-Edition Apparel Collection to Support Cure SCN2A
SAN FRANCISCO (July 28, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Fuelin and Zoot Sports have launched a limited-edition endurance apparel collection to raise funds for Cure SCN2A, an Australian registered charity working to accelerate the development of the world’s first treatment for children living with SCN2A-related disorders. The collection includes cycling kits,...
July 28, 2026
RaceInsure Continues Nationwide Expansion with Alabama and Georgia Launch
WORCESTER, M.A. — July 28, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RaceInsure, the online insurance platform built exclusively for distance running events, today announced that its instant event liability insurance platform is now available in Alabama and Georgia. Race directors in both states can now obtain quotes, purchase event liability insurance, and generate...
July 27, 2026
Cycling Rich List 2026: 10 highest paid riders in the world
It’s one of the most gruelling sports there is, with top cyclists carrying out superhuman feats as part of their daily job, but if you manage to become one of the world’s top cyclists then you are richly rewarded. While the prize money on offer doesn’t match the likes of...
July 24, 2026
Bain Capital to acquire UK vitamins maker Vitabiotics in $1.2 billion deal
Bain Capital has agreed to acquire 55-year-old UK vitamins maker Vitabiotics, including its India business, Meyer Organics, and operations across Africa, as the private equity firm bets on growing global demand for vitamins and nutritional supplements. The companies declined to disclose the financial terms of the transaction, but people familiar...
July 23, 2026
Hoka Leads Deckers’ $1B First Quarter Performance After Earnings Beat
Hoka and Ugg continued to boost Deckers Brands in the first quarter, leading the company to beat earnings expectations. The Goleta, Calif.-based company reported that net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 increased 5.7 percent to $1.02 billion compared to $964.5 million the same time last year. Net income...
July 23, 2026
Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD welcomes Marathon Tours & Travel as International Travel Partner
July 23, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD is proud to announce a three-year partnership with Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT), which will serve as the event's exclusive International Travel Partner for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 editions. "We are excited to welcome Marathon...

