OrthoLite Names New VP of Operational Excellence
OrthoLite® hired Raj Santhana as the new Vice President of Operational Excellence.
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US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – August 2024
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2024) – According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of August reached $5.5 billion, representing a decrease of 5.3 percent versus the prior year. Information for September will be available next month. Important side note: As a reminder, in … Continued
NAERA Football Shoulder Pad Care Recommendations
The National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association (NAERA) recommends football teams send all shoulder pads used during the past season to a NAERA member for reconditioning once the season is over.
New 120v Hotronix® Dual Air Fusion IQ® Creates Opportunity for More Decorators
STAHLS’ Hotronix® unveiled the 120v model of the industry-leading Dual Air Fusion IQ® heat press, now available in addition to the existing 240v model.
Retail Forecasts: Slight Growth for the Upcoming Holiday Season
The holiday season is quickly approaching and the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has been keeping note of various 2024 holiday sales growth forecasts released by multiple organizations.
Outdoor Cap Joins Ozark United FC Brand Reveal Celebration
Outdoor Cap and JUNK Brands joined in the celebrations of the newly announced United Soccer League (USL) Ozark United FC official team branding.
Ames Watson Acquires Champion Sportswear
Ames Watson, a privately held investment firm with a strong track record in revitalizing iconic brands, announced its pivotal role in the acquisition of athleticwear giant Champion.
Altor Acquires Significant Majority Stake of CCM Hockey
Altor Fund VI has signed an agreement to acquire a significant majority stake in CCM Hockey.
Bauer Hockey Parent Company’s Controlling Ownership to Fairfax Financial
Peak Achievement Athletics Inc., the parent company of Bauer Hockey, announced that certain affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited will acquire all the equity interests in Peak currently owned by Sagard Holdings Inc.
Rawlings Promotes Ostrowski to President and CEO, Zlaket to Transition to Vice Chairman
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced two structural changes to its executive leadership staff. Mike Zlaket, Rawlings’ current Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Vice Chairman of the company’s board of directors, while Ron Ostrowski’s current role as President has been expanded to President and CEO. Ostrowski will assume his new duties effective Jan. 1, 2025.