“Category: Business”

Borrowers of the COVID EIDL program received an additional deferment of principal and interest payments.

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

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

NSGA report shows more than 75% of Gen Z sporting goods shoppers prefer to purchase sporting goods products in-store rather than online.

NSGA contributor Ritchie Sayner discusses the importance of retailers forming an emotional connection with their customers.

A report from McKinsey & Company and the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry highlighted 5 trends that will shape the sporting goods industry in 2022.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 24, 2022) – With the opening of the tax season on January 24, Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, offered the following advice for the American public and the nation’s small business community in filing this year’s … Continued

NSGA looks at the 2021 Holiday Retail forecast from NRF and Mastercard.

By Jennifer ShafferNSGA Comptroller The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program under the Small Business Administration is not new.  Since its inception, it has helped small businesses obtain funds needed during federally declared disasters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this program was modified to serve as another avenue for businesses to access much-needed funding alongside other … Continued

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 3, 2021) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center released its latest COVID-19 survey assessing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected small businesses. This is the 20th survey in the series and includes updates on supply chain disruptions, the staffing shortage, and anticipations about the upcoming holiday season. The survey was conducted from October 25-27 … Continued