US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – July 2022
The US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report showed a 4 percent increase in sporting goods sales for July 2022 vs. the prior year.
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GroupeSTAHL Hires New CFO
GroupeSTAHL named Derek Nugent as its new Chief Financial Officer.
NSGA Views Concentrated Market Power As Threat To Small, Independent Business
By Julie PittsNSGA Director of Public Affairs Concentrated power is a formidable threat facing small, independent businesses. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) closely monitors this movement as our mission is to help our members grow their businesses and advocate on their behalf. NSGA participates in advocacy efforts with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), a national research and advocacy organization that strives to provide a healthy … Continued
Still Time To Determine Employee Retention Credit Eligibility
Determine if your organization is eligible for Employee Retention Credit.
American Rescue Plan Act: Key Points for Businesses
Key Points as the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law.
Existing COVID EIDL Program Borrowers Receive Additional Deferment
Borrowers of the COVID EIDL program received an additional deferment of principal and interest payments.
Small Business Rising Statement on Investigation into Amazon
Contact: Jess Del Fiacco, delfiacco@ilsr.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2022) – The following statement was issued by Small Business Rising, a coalition of nearly 30 national and local associations representing over 150,000 small and independent businesses, including the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), in response to a letter from Members of the House Judiciary Committee urging the … Continued
Retailers Helped by Passage of Postal Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 8, 2022) – The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed the final passage of the first major postal reform legislation approved by Congress in more than 15 years. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) also supported this legislation. “The U.S. Postal Service has long played a key role in ensuring that retailers can deliver … Continued
New NSGA Report Reveals Gen Z Sporting Goods Shoppers Prefer to Shop In-Store
NSGA report shows more than 75% of Gen Z sporting goods shoppers prefer to purchase sporting goods products in-store rather than online.
Ritchie Sayner: Your Customers Crave An Emotional Connection
NSGA contributor Ritchie Sayner discusses the importance of retailers forming an emotional connection with their customers.