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

US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – February 2026

According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of February reached $3.85 billion, representing an increase of 6.6 percent compared to the prior year.

MPC Welcomes Durbin Push for Credit Card Competition Act

The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) welcomed remarks made by Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on the Senate floor Thursday, January 15 as he called for passage of the Credit Card Competition Act two days after the measure was endorsed by President Donald Trump.