Riddell Enters Partnership with BC Partners Credit, Acquires Simbex
Riddell announced a strategic partnership with BC Partners Credit.
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Merchants Payments Coalition Says Proposed Swipe Fee Agreement by Visa and Mastercard Doesn’t Go Far Enough
The Merchants Payments Coalition said a proposed agreement from Visa and Mastercard to reduce swipe fees charged to merchants is not enough to end the need for Congressional legislation.
STAHLS’ Lowers Pricing, Offers Free Shipping for DTF Transfers
STAHLS’ is offering quantity price breaks and free shipping for certain Direct to Film transfer orders.
Momentec Brands New Corporate Name for Augusta Sportswear Brands, Founder Sport Group
Momentec Brands is the new name for the combined Augusta Sportswear Brands and Founder Sport Group.
NRF Forecasts Retail Sales Increase in 2024 Near $5.28 Trillion
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that retail sales will increase in 2024 between 2.5% and 3.5% to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion.
South Carolina Women’s Basketball Star First Collegiate Athlete to Sign with Curry Brand
South Carolina women’s basketball star MiLaysia Fulwiley signed a multi-year NIL partnership with Under Armour’s Curry Brand. Fulwiley is the first collegiate athlete to sign with Curry Brand.
Sheridan Picked as Next Brooks Running CEO; Replaces Longtime Leader Weber
Brooks Running Company is promoting president and COO Dan Sheridan to CEO. Sheridan will replace Jim Weber, who has been CEO for 23 years.
Soccer Post Acquires Northern California Retailer Soccer Pro
Soccer Post acquired Northern California soccer specialty retailer Soccer Pro.
Plank Returns to Lead Under Armour
Under Armour founder Kevin Plank will be returning as president and CEO on April 1, 2024. Plank is a 2017 inductee of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame.
LaFollette Joins G-Form as Sales Director
G-Form hired industry veteran Adam LaFollette to lead the company’s expansion into the team channel.