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.
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US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – April 2024
The US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report for April 2024 sporting goods sales.
Winmark Announced Multi-Year Partnership Extension With Blake Bolden
Winmark Corporation announced that it has extended its partnership with Blake Bolden, a trailblazer in women’s hockey and current NHL scout, as a brand ambassador.
Court Extends Deadline to File Claims for Visa, Mastercard Class Action Suit to February 4, 2025
NSGA member retailers and dealers have until May 31, 2024 to file a claim in a class action lawsuit between US merchants and Visa and Mastercard.
NSGA Annual Sports Participation Report Shows Increases for Most Sports Tracked in 2023
The 2024 edition of the NSGA Sports Participation in the US report showed increases in 35 of 56 sports/activiites tracked by NSGA in 2023.
High School Wrestling Rule Changes for 2024-25 Impact Mats, Scoring/Scorebooks
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) made high school wrestling rule changes for the 2024-25 season that will impact wrestling mats and scoring/scorebooks.
Hibbett to Be Acquired by JD Sports
Sporting goods retailer Hibbett announced a definitive agreement to have all its outstanding shares acquired by JD Sports Fashion at $87.50 per share in cash, which represents an aggregate enterprise value of approximately $1.1 billion.
Fee Increase Part of Changes to NFHS Authenticating Mark Program; Other Rules Update
Upcoming changes to the National Federations of State High School Associations (NFHS) Authenticating Mark Program (AMP) were addressed by CEO Dr. Karissa Niehoff at the annual Team Sports Conference hosted by the Sports Fitness & Industry Association (SFIA) on April 16 in Indianapolis.
Winmark – the Resale Company Announces Multi-Year Resale Partnership with STX
Winmark Corporation announces a multi-year partnership as the Official Resale Partner of STX.
US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – February 2024
Monthly Retail Trade Report for February 2024, as reported by the US Census.