IAS Branding Partners with MiniJerzeys®
IAS Branding entered an exclusive partnership with MiniJerzeys® to provide collectable, miniature sublimated replica jerseys to NFL, NBA, MLS, WNBA, and AAPB organizations.
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Thomas Doyle, Prominent Figure of NSGA and Sporting Goods Industry, Passes Away
Thomas B. Doyle, who made a significant impact in numerous areas with the National Sporting Goods Association during his 39-year career in the industry, passed away on April 22. Doyle was 86.
Starter Becomes Official Apparel Partner of BIG3 Basketball League
BIG3, the global 3-on-3 basketball league, and Starter, the iconic sports apparel brand, have announced a groundbreaking partnership that will redefine the look and feel of 3-on-3 basketball.
OrderMyGear Names Simon VP of Engineering
OrderMyGear (OMG) announced the promotion of Drew Simon to Vice President of Engineering.
S + S Activewear Makes Executive Appointments
S&S Activewear, a technology-enabled distributor of apparel and accessories in North America, announced the appointment of three senior executives to strengthen its commercial leadership team: Jim Sturgell as senior vice president of sales, Nick Blannin as senior vice president of merchandising and Bill Topf as senior vice president of commercial strategy and operations.
Riddell Acquires Xenith Assets
Football helmet and equipment manufacturer Xenith, which paused operations on January 10, 2025, announced today it was “officially a part of Riddell Sports” in a post on the Instagram accounts of both companies.
STAHLS’ Names New EMEA Region Sales Director
STAHLS’ announced the appointment of Thomas Heuer as Director of Sales for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa).
Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer, Sports, Inc. Founder Don Pfau Passes Away
Don Pfau’s legacy in the sporting goods industry was rooted in his dedication to his lifelong home of Lewistown, Montana. Pfau, the founder of buying group Sports, Inc., and a member of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame who served on the NSGA Board of Directors, passed away on April 10 at 97.
CHAMPRO Announces Next Recipients of Teamwork Grant Program
Champro announced the latest recipients of its spring round of the Teamwork Grant Program, which supports youth teams, leagues and organizations that might otherwise lack sufficient funding.
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.