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.

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.