The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) secured changes to a partnership agreement between T-shirt manufacturer Gildan Activewear SRL and major wholesale T-shirt distributor S&S Holdings LLC that will protect small businesses and consumers from unfair and discriminatory pricing practices.
The overall sentiment from the retail holiday forecasts released as of early October is moderate growth expected for the upcoming season with the largest gains still being driven by e-commerce.
GCE International, Inc., has acquired Thorlo® from Strategic Brand Growth, LLC, a portfolio company of Manorhaven Holdings, LLC.
S&S announced plans to open a new 500,000-square-foot distribution center in the Phoenix metro area.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) secured a settlement agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits LLC, the nation’s largest distributor of wine and spirits, that will redress allegedly illegal price discrimination practices and make it easier for small businesses to compete against large chain retailers.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 690 into law to protect small businesses from website nuisance lawsuits.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill into law which requires youth tackle football leagues to allow participants to use safety equipment, including soft-shelled add-ons to football helmets.
L2 Brands announced the appointment of John Fryer as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 28, 2026.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) added four new members for the 2027-28 academic year, as Christian Brothers University, Manchester University, Salem University and Yavapai College.
Adobe’s online shopping forecast for the 2026 holiday season, covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, said “Thanksgiving will have the best deals for sporting goods.”