James Keen Sr., Instrumental in Growth of Cliff Keen Athletic, Passes Away at 79
James Clifford Keen, the co-founder of wrestling equipment company Cliff Keen Athletic, died November 24, 2020 at 79.
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New HDA Manufacturer Member Spotlight: Hoser Hockey
Hoser Hockey is a US-based accessory brand gaining traction across North America. We follow a business-to-business philosophy, supporting pro shops and retailers, and we do not sell directly to consumers. We continue to build an amazing brand with competitive pricing and an ever-growing product lineup. From tape, laces, wax, pucks and all the way to custom products … Continued
HDA Forms Advisory Committee
The Hockey Dealers Association (HDA) formed an advisory committee of 7 hockey retailers to discuss key issues in the hockey industry.
Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer Robert W. Gore Passes Away at 83
Robert W. Gore, a 2001 Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame inductee who developed GORE-TEX outerwear, passed away September 17, 2020 at 83.
NSGA, NAERA Collaborate on Q&A Video “Football Helmet Reconditioning in Unprecedented Conditions”
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) and National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association (NAERA) teamed up for a Q&A video “Football Helmet Reconditioning in Unprecedented Conditions.”
Pat Donnelley New NSGA Board chariman; Greg Miller Moves to Executive Committee; Ron Rugal Joins Board
Pat Donnelley (Donnelley Sports) became the new NSGA Board Chairman. Greg Miller (Universal Athletic) moves up to the Executive Committee and Ron Rugal (B & R Sporting Goods) joined the Board.
Influential Sporting Goods Industry Researcher Dick Lipsey Passes Away
Longtime NSGA research partner and supporter Dick Lipsey died May 15, 2020 at 89 after heart bypass surgery.
NSGA, NSSRA Push President to Delay All Duties American Companies Pay to Federal Government
NSGA and NSSRA, in conjunction with the Americans for Free Trade (AFT), urged President Trump to help struggling American businesses by delaying the collection of all duties and fees.
NSGA Sports Participation Study Shows Growth in 2019
NSGA’s Sports Participation in the US report showed growth in 7 of 10 segments in 2019.
A Message From NSGA President & CEO Matt Carlson on the Cancellation of the 2020 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit
NSGA President & CEO Matt Carlson announces the cancellation of the 2020 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit because of COVID-19.