“Growing Your Business” Focus of Rebranded NSGA 2024 Leadership Conference
“Growing Your Business” is the theme of the rebranded NSGA 2024 Leadership Conference on May 19-21 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – December 2023
Sales of sporting goods reached $7.1 billion in December 2023, a decrease of 8 percent vs. the prior year, according to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report.
Importance of Credit Card Competition Act Emphasized by Capital One-Discover Deal
Capital One’s acquisition of Discover emphasizes the importance of the Credit Card Competition Act.
NSGA Pushes for Safe Maritime Commerce Overseas
NSGA signed on to a letter encouraging safe maritime commerce in the Suez Canal and Red Sea.
US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – November 2023
US Census Monthly Retail Trade report shares sales for sporting goods stores in November 2023.
Holiday Season Retail Results for 2023 Reveal Growth in Line with Expectations/Inflation
NSGA’s review of 2023 holiday retail sales showed modest growth in line with forecast expectations and inflation.
NSGA Continues Push to Support Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA)
NSGA signed on to a letter from the Merchants Payments Coalition to members of Congress urging their support of the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA).
United Sports Brands Names New CEO
United Sports Brands announced the appointment of Phil Gyori as CEO.
NSGA, NSSRA Sign AFT Letter Requesting Extension of Chinese Tariffs Exclusions
NSGA and NSSRA signed on to an Americans for Free Trade letter sent to the US Trade Representative requesting an extension of Section 301 Tariffs Exclusions and a four-year review.
Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer James L. Easton Passes Away
James L. “Jim” Easton, a 1994 inductee into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame, passed away on December 4 at 88.