OrthoLite Named One of Best Employers in Asia
OrthoLite Vietnam (OVN) has been awarded “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” by HR Asia for the second consecutive year, according to an announcement from OrthoLite.
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Dick’s, Foot Locker Merger Expected to Close September 8
Foot Locker announced that its shareholders voted to approve its previously announced acquisition by DICK’S Sporting Goods at Foot Locker’s special meeting of shareholders on August 22.
Tennis Star Djokovic Acquires Major Stake in Incrediwear
Professional tennis star Novak Djokovic has acquired a significant stake in Incrediwear, forging a powerful new chapter in the future of athletic recovery and performance.
US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – June 2025
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of June reached $4.96 billion, representing a decrease of 5.7 percent compared to the prior year.
Chipply Welcomes Three New Team Members
Chipply announced the addition of three new team members: Product Managers Kathleen O’Donnell and Dylan Pinkus, and Customer Support Specialist Dalin Kirn.
Amer Sports Announces Dudy to Step Down as Wilson CEO
Amer Sports announced that Joe Dudy has stepped down as President & CEO of Wilson and Andrew Page, Amer Sports CFO, has been appointed interim President & CEO of Wilson and the Ball and Racquet Sport segment, effective September 1, 2025.
High School Sports Participation Hits Record High in 2024-25
High school athletics participation increased by nearly 200,000 in 2024-25, continuing an upward trajectory since the pandemic and registering an all-time high for participation.
Double First Base Required for NCAA D-I Softball in 2025-26
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved requiring a double first base to be implemented in softball for the 2025-26 academic year for Division I.
RIP-IT Introduces New Volleyball Shoe
RIP-IT Sports has introduced its new FUTURE Volleyball Shoe, which was built for female players and not retrofitted from men’s designs.
NOCSAE Extends Youth Football Helmet Standard Implementation
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.