The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) extended the effective date of its performance standard for youth football helmets (ND006) by six months to September 1, 2027.
Gildan Activewear and HanesBrands announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Gildan will acquire HanesBrands.
Electronic scoreboard manufacturer Nevco Sports has acquired Scorebird, a sports technology company known for its real-time scoring data solutions.
Winmark Corporation, the parent company of Play It Again Sports, announced that Jenele C. Grassle has informed the company of her decision not to stand for re-election to the Winmark Board of Directors at its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2026.
Gildan entered an agreement granting exclusive wholesale distribution rights to S&S Activewear for its American Apparel® brand in the U.S. imprintables market.
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.
Tyrol Pickleball announced a new sales and distribution partnership with Kittredge & Associates.
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) made a change to its Board of Directors with the appointment of John Davenport of Winmark Corporation/Play It Again Sports.
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.
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.
