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The National Sporting Goods Association advocates on behalf of retailers and team dealers on issues affecting small businesses and the sporting goods industry.
The National Sporting Goods Association advocates on behalf of retailers and team dealers on issues affecting small businesses and the sporting goods industry.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a rule to ban “non-compete agreements” or agreements commonly signed by workers not to join employers’ rivals or launch competing businesses. A Texas judge on August 20 ruled against the FTC’s nationwide ban of non-compete agreements. Read more for the latest updates and an overview of the issue.
August 16, 2024 – The deadline to file claims was extended to Feburary 4, 2025. Read More.
July 1, 2024 – A New York judge rejected the proposed $30 billion swipe fee settlement from Visa and Mastercard in her opinion released June 28. Read More.
The concern of a potential strike at the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports is growing as a six-year contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is set to expire September 30. Read More.
NSGA was among the signatories of a letter to President Biden pushing for a resumption of contract negotiations between the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The contract for all maritime ports on the East and Gulf coasts is scheduled to expire September 30. View Port Labor Letter to President Biden.
NSGA and other members of the Small Business Rising Coalition sent a letter urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to use long-dormant regulatory powers to address predatory buying practices from dominant corporations by enforcing the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA). The Robinson–Patman Act (RPA), also known as the Anti-Price Discrimination Act, is a United States federal law that targets anticompetitive practices by producers, specifically price discrimination.
NPFAS (known as forever chemicals) are a group of synthetic chemicals used to provide stain resistance and water repellency, among other things, to extend the life of a product. Due to their lingering presence in the environment and potential health risks, many states have begun taking action to prohibit the use and/or sale of apparel that contains PFAS, including winter sports gear. Beginning January 1, 2025, it will be illegal to sell or offer for sale any new, not previously used apparel containing PFAS in New York and California.
Retailers must educate themselves on state PFAS regulations and respond accordingly.
NSGA wants to remind you to make sure your website complies with American Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. There has been an increase in web accessibility lawsuits targeted at small businesses, according to The Wall Street Journal. Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule that will combat fake reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase. It will allow the FTC to seek civil penalties against knowing violators. Read More.
NSGA tracks a wide variety of issues impacting small business owners in the sporting goods industry. This list will be updated as new issues arise.