Gildan, S + S Activewear Enter Distribution Agreement
Gildan entered an agreement granting exclusive wholesale distribution rights to S&S Activewear for its American Apparel® brand in the U.S. imprintables market.
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“Swipe Fees” Rule Overturned but Will Not Take Immediate Effect
The Merchants Payments Coalition welcomed a federal judge’s ruling overturning the Federal Reserve’s 2011 regulated rate for debit card “swipe” fees on the grounds that it was set higher than intended by Congress.
Rawlings Partners with Saint Louis Zoo
Rawlings® announced a new local partnership with the Saint Louis Zoo centered around specially-created ball gloves. The proceeds will benefit the Saint Louis Zoo and its conservation and preservation efforts.
Gauger Named Athleta President and CEO
Gap Inc. announced Maggie Gauger will join the company as Global Brand President and CEO of Athleta effective August 1, as Chris Blakeslee steps down from the role.
ASI Names Carleen Gray 2025 Counselor International Person of the Year
The Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI), announced Carleen Gray, CEO of STAHLS’, was named the 2025 Counselor® International Person of the Year.
STAHLS’ Plays Big Part in MLB All-Star Week
ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (July 31, 2025) – Fans at the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and Home Run Derby in Atlanta experienced more than just the excitement of baseball’s biggest week. With behind-the-scenes help from STAHLS’, fans took home one-of-a-kind, personalized jerseys created on demand inside Truist Park. In collaboration with Fanatics, the … Continued
STAHLS’ Releases 2025 Fanwear Guide
STAHLS’ is announcing the release of the 2025 STAHLS’ Fanwear Guide, a comprehensive resource for the latest trends in custom fanwear, decoration techniques and blank apparel styles.
Survey: Consumers Want Lower ‘Swipe’ Fees, Believe CCCA Would Help
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2025) — The vast majority of consumers favor lower credit card “swipe” fees and those surveyed believe two-to-one that the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) would achieve that goal, according to the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC). “Consumers are tired of paying higher prices because of soaring swipe fees that transfer billions … Continued
US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – May 2025
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (July 28, 2025) – According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of May reached $4.89 billion, representing a decrease of 2.1 percent compared to the prior year. Information for June will be available next month. Important side note: As a reminder, … Continued
Bison Introduces New Baseball, Softball Product Line
Bison, Inc., recently expanded its product offering with baseball and softball batting cages, foul poles, netting systems, portable sports fencing, backstops, and accessories will join their existing line of field padding and outdoor bleachers and benches.