Is Olympic Participation “Bump” a Myth?
NSGA looks at the impact of the Olympics on sports participation.
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Concern Grows Over Potential East Coast/Gulf Coast Port Strike in October
The concern of a potential strike at the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports is growing as a six-year contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is set to expire September 30.
Former NSGA Board Chairman Al Anderson Passes Away
Al Anderson, the only Canadian to serve the National Sporting Goods Association as Board Chairman, passed away on July 2 at 92.
Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer, Former NSGA Board Chairman Jack Smith Passes Away
Sports Authority founder Jack Smith, who was inducted into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame in 2016 and served on the NSGA Board of Directors, passed away March 20, 2024 at 88.
Judge Rejects Visa-Mastercard $30 Billion Swipe Fee Settlement
A federal judge rejected a proposed $30 billion settlement regarding swipe fees charged by Visa and Mastercard.
NSGA Promotes Jenny Shaffer to CFO
The National Sporting Goods Association announced the promotion of Jenny Shaffer to Chief Financial Officer.
US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – April 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau’s monthly retail report for April 2024 for sales in sporting goods stores.
Justin Miller of Scholastic Sports Sales Joins NSGA Board of Directors; Gordon Geiger Takes Over as Chairman
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) appointed Justin Miller of Scholastic Sports Sales (Manlius, NY) to a three-year term on its Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2024. Gordon Geiger started his three-year term as NSGA Board Chairman on June 1, 2024.
FTC Guide on Compliance with Non-Compete Agreement Ban
The Federal Trade Commission issued a guide for the ban on non-compete agreements scheduled to take effect September 4, 2024.
US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – April 2024
The US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report for April 2024 sporting goods sales.