High School Track and Field Rule Changes Focus on Risk Reduction

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 9, 2026) — Two revisions in field events rules focused on reducing risk of injury highlight changes in high school track and field rules for the 2027 outdoor season. The two field events rules were among four revisions recommended by the NFHS Track and Field Rules Committee at its meeting last month … Continued

Pitchers Allowed to Receive One-Way Communication in High School Softball

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 9, 2026) — Pitchers will now join catchers as the only players in high school softball permitted to receive one-way electronic communication from the dugout, effective with the 2027 season. This change was one of four recommendations by the NFHS Softball Rules Committee during its June 14-16 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommendations … Continued

S + S Names Eckhardt Senior VP of US Sales

BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS (July 9, 2026) – S&S announced the appointment of veteran commercial leader Sean Eckhardt as Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales. Eckhardt joins S&S with nearly 30 years of commercial leadership experience and a proven track record of leading high-performing sales organizations, driving transformational growth and developing winning teams. In this role, he … Continued

STAHLS’ Delivers Real-Time Jersey Customization at 2026 NHL® Draft

ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (July 9, 2026) — STAHLS’ successfully partnered with the National Hockey League (NHL®) to provide real-time jersey customization during the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft™ at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center. For the first time in NHL Draft history, custom jerseys featuring player names and numbers were produced live as first-round selections were … Continued

Momentec Brands Unveils Fully Operational Tech-Enhanced Performance Center

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (July 6, 2026) – Momentec Brands recently unveiled its plan to modernize the supply chain and scale operations for the future by consolidating all its brands into its new, state-of-the-art Performance Center in Kannapolis, North Carolina. This massive 755,000 square-foot technology infused facility marks a major operational milestone by successfully unifying five … Continued

S + S Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor for adidas Team Apparel

BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS (July 8, 2026) – S&S announced it is the exclusive U.S. distributor for adidas team apparel, marking a significant milestone in its longstanding partnership with the brand. Customers now have exclusive access to a broader assortment of apparel across teamwear, corporate apparel and gifting. Building on more than a decade of collaboration, the … Continued

STAHLS’ Introduces Debossed Leather Patches

ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (July 6, 2026) – As retail apparel continues to embrace understated branding and premium finishes, STAHLS’ helps decorators meet that demand with the launch of Custom Debossed Leather Patches, with heat-applied or pressure sensitive backing, for use on garments, headwear and hard goods. Unlike printed or full-color patches, debossed leather patches … Continued

NJCAA Makes Women’s Flag Football a Championship Sport

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (July 6, 2026) – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Board of Regents has officially voted to elevate women’s flag football to championship sport status during the 2027-28 academic year. The approval comes amid unprecedented growth for women’s flag football at both the high school and collegiate levels. Overall female participation has … Continued

New STAHLS’ 2026 Print on Demand Industry Report Now Available

ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (June 30, 2026) – To help businesses navigate the evolving landscape of print on demand, STAHLS’ has released a free, downloadable version of the 2026 Print on Demand Industry Report: The Insider’s Guide to Scaling with On-Demand Printing. Developed from firsthand insights gathered at the Print on Demand 2026 Conference, the … Continued