Coats Acquires OrthoLite
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.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill – What it Means for NSGA Small Businesses
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law on July 4, 2025 after narrowly passing through Congress. The following is an in-depth summary of the OBBBA and how it may affect NSGA small business members.
NSGA Signs Letter to Address “In Transit” Reciprocal Tariff
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) was a signatory to a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner to engage with supply chain stakeholders to address questions and concerns regarding ongoing challenges with the interpretation of the “in transit” reciprocal tariff exclusion to date.
Jessica Rose-Huggins of Denver Athletic Joins NSGA Board of Directors
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) made a change to its Board of Directors with the appointment of Jessica Rose-Huggins of Denver Athletic in Englewood, Colorado to the District II board seat.
US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – March 2025
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2025) – According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of March reached $4.81 billion, representing a decrease of 1.1 percent compared to the prior year. Information for April will be available next month. Important side note: As a reminder, … Continued
Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act Looks to Close Tax Loophole
The Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act has been introduced to close a tax loophole in Section 4162.Section 4162 of the Internal Revenue Code defines sport fishing equipment and outlines the treatment of certain resales.
US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – February 2025
According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of February reached $3.61 billion, representing a decrease of 10.2 percent compared to the prior year.
Thomas Doyle, Prominent Figure of NSGA and Sporting Goods Industry, Passes Away
Thomas B. Doyle, who made a significant impact in numerous areas with the National Sporting Goods Association during his 39-year career in the industry, passed away on April 22. Doyle was 86.
Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer, Sports, Inc. Founder Don Pfau Passes Away
Don Pfau’s legacy in the sporting goods industry was rooted in his dedication to his lifelong home of Lewistown, Montana. Pfau, the founder of buying group Sports, Inc., and a member of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame who served on the NSGA Board of Directors, passed away on April 10 at 97.
Limits to C-SALT Deduction, Changes to PTET Work-Arounds on Table to Pay for Tax Cuts
Businesses could be affected by possible limits or elimination of a tax deduction that has been in place for nearly eight years.