BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS (September 10, 2024) – Outdoor Cap released its Autumn/Winter 2024 Headwear Trend Guide, designed to keep retailers, fashion enthusiasts and promotional industry professionals ahead of the curve this season. This guide is packed with the latest insights into must-have colors, material and designs for a blend of its fresh styles and timeless classics. … Continued
JD Sports Fashion Plc, the parent company of Hibbett, announced that Prama Bhatt will join the board as a non-executive director as of September 23, 2024.
Pro Sports Group announced the addition of Brian Pepper as Key Account Manager in its Western US territory and to oversee its dealer network. Pepper, formerly of Game One and Universal Athletic, brings more than 25 years of experience and relationships to the Pro Sports team.
The National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association (NAERA) sent out its annual letter from executive director Tony Beam addressing reconditioning and recertification recommendations for football, lacrosse, baseball and softball helmets.
Transfer Express, a GroupeSTAHL company and leader in custom heat transfers, announced what it is calling a never-before-seen promotion for custom apparel decorators.
G-Form® announced an additional Other Transaction Authority Agreement for Prototype (OTAp) with the U.S. Army Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC). DEVCOM SC, the Army’s technology leader, ensures the dominance of Army capabilities by creating, integrating and delivering technology-enabled solutions to U.S. soldiers.
Varsity Brands and investment firm KKR announced the completion of the acquisition of Varsity Brands by KKR from Bain Capital and Charlesbank.
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (August 23, 2024) – According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of June reached $5.4 billion, representing a decrease of 5 percent versus the prior year. Information for July will be available next month. Important side note: As a reminder, in … Continued
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (August 23, 2024) – A recent story in The Wall Street Journal reported on a rise in the number of web accessibility lawsuits. Many of these filings are targeted at smaller businesses. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) reported on this matter several years ago about web accessibility and the American Disabilities … Continued
CONTACTJulie Pitts, NSGA Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Secretaryhof@nsga.org(847) 296-6742, ext. 1180 DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (September 3, 2024) – The Class of 2025 of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame features three inductees who made significant contributions to different segments of the industry. John Cardinal (Cardinal’s Sporting Goods), Chris Considine (Wilson Sporting Goods) … Continued
