DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (July 28, 2025) – According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of May reached $4.89 billion, representing a decrease of 2.1 percent compared to the prior year. Information for June will be available next month. Important side note: As a reminder, … Continued
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (July 27, 2025) – The NAIA’s National Administrative Council (NAC) Executive Committee has approved Women’s Flag Football as an invitational sport for the 2025-26 season — a significant milestone for collegiate flag football, which launched as an emerging sport in the NAIA in 2021. “We’re excited and encouraged by the continued, rapid … Continued
Bison, Inc., recently expanded its product offering with baseball and softball batting cages, foul poles, netting systems, portable sports fencing, backstops, and accessories will join their existing line of field padding and outdoor bleachers and benches.
The number of registered high school sports officials remains above pre-pandemic levels and grew by six percent during the last school year, according to a follow-up survey of 36 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) member state associations that originated in 2018-19.
Trevor Swangard, who was a leader and owner in the Team Athletic Goods (TAG) buying group, passed away on June 27 at 85.
The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has made it more difficult for products to earn a five-star rating.
Bass Pro Shops was voted America’s Best Outdoor Retailer for the fourth year in a row in a comprehensive survey of customers across the United States by Newsweek.
Wilson Sporting Goods announced the debut of Ultra v5, the latest evolution of its acclaimed Ultra® franchise, engineered for players who demand dominating power and pinpoint accuracy.
Coats, the world’s leading manufacturer in thread and structural components for apparel and footwear, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire OrthoLite, the global market leader of premium insoles.
Outdoor Cap announced the promotion of Hunter Wilson to a key sales role within its Promotional Products and Sports division.
