S + S Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor for adidas Team Apparel
S&S announced it is the exclusive U.S. distributor for adidas team apparel, marking a significant milestone in its longstanding partnership with the brand.
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STAHLS’ Introduces Debossed Leather Patches
ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (July 6, 2026) – As retail apparel continues to embrace understated branding and premium finishes, STAHLS’ helps decorators meet that demand with the launch of Custom Debossed Leather Patches, with heat-applied or pressure sensitive backing, for use on garments, headwear and hard goods. Unlike printed or full-color patches, debossed leather patches … Continued
NJCAA Makes Women’s Flag Football a Championship Sport
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Board of Regents has officially voted to elevate women’s flag football to championship sport status during the 2027-28 academic year.
New STAHLS’ 2026 Print on Demand Industry Report Now Available
ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (June 30, 2026) – To help businesses navigate the evolving landscape of print on demand, STAHLS’ has released a free, downloadable version of the 2026 Print on Demand Industry Report: The Insider’s Guide to Scaling with On-Demand Printing. Developed from firsthand insights gathered at the Print on Demand 2026 Conference, the … Continued
S + S Doubles Its Vancouver Presence with New Distribution Center
S&S announced a major expansion of its Vancouver distribution operations with a move into a larger facility.
A View of the Sporting Goods Industry Through the Eyes of Beckwith Foundation Fellow Geoffrey Huggins
The “Beck Effect” honors the legacy of industry veteran Greg Beckwith, who passed away a few days after the 2024 Leadership Conference, and his goal of injecting more youth and diversity into the sporting goods industry.
US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – April 2026
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (June 25, 2026) – According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of April reached $4.82 billion, representing an increase of 10.5 percent compared to the prior year. Thus far in 2026, YTD sales are up 6.6 percent vs. 2025. Information for May will be available next month. Important side note: As a reminder, in an effort to provide you with the most accurate data possible, NSGA waits until the data for … Continued
L2 Brands Acquires Wild Tribute
L2 Brands announced the acquisition of Wild Tribute.
S + S Unveils New Brand Built to Help Customers Take Their Vision Further
S&S Activewear announced its rebrand to S&S.
Academy Extends Boys + Girls Clubs Partnership
KATY, TEXAS (June 23, 2026) – Academy Sports + Outdoors extended its national partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, reinforcing its focus on making a broad positive impact as well as deepening its commitments in the local communities it serves. The engagement, which began in 2025, remains focused on increasing access to sports and outdoor fun for youth … Continued