Small Business Optimism Declines in March
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell just below the 51-year average in March and taxes ranked as one of the single most important problems facing small business owners.
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Backstroke Ledges Permitted in High School Swimming
State high school associations may adopt rules permitting the use of backstroke ledges during swimming competitions starting in the 2025-26 school year.
NCAA Field Hockey Adds Face Mask Requirement
All NCAA field hockey players defending a penalty corner will be required to wear a face mask when defending a penalty corner.
Limits to C-SALT Deduction, Changes to PTET Work-Arounds on Table to Pay for Tax Cuts
Businesses could be affected by possible limits or elimination of a tax deduction that has been in place for nearly eight years.
NCAA Division II Adds Flag Football as Emerging Sport for Women
The NCAA Division II Management Council sponsored a 2026 NCAA Convention proposal to add flag football as an Emerging Sport for Women.
Lids Launches Re-Invented Retail Concept
Global sports retailer Lids announced the launch of its reinvented retail store concept, designed to elevate the shopping experience with a strong focus on personalization.
NSGA Annual Sports Participation Study Shows Encouraging Youth Team Sports Growth
Encouraging growth in youth team sports participation is one of the highlights of the 2025 edition of the National Sporting Goods Association’s (NSGA) Sports Participation in the U.S. report.
STAHLS’ Introduces AI Tool for Artwork
STAHLS’ Transfer Express introduced STAHLS’ ART AI Assist™, an industry-first artificial intelligence tool designed to prepare artwork for UltraColor MAX™ Direct to Film (DTF) transfers.
Merchants Payments Coalition Sends Statement to Congress Regarding Swipe Fees and Tariffs
Merchants Payments Coalition Sends Statement to Congress Regarding Swipe Fees and Tariffs
The Athlete’s Foot Promotes Lafone to CEO
The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) promoted Matt Lafone to the company’s new Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO).