DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (August 24, 2026) – According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of June reached $5.66 billion, representing an increase of 14.3 percent compared to the prior year. Thus far in 2026, YTD sales are up 8.6 percent vs. 2025. Information for … Continued
More than two-thirds of teens (70%) are concerned about the impact of inflation on this year’s holiday shopping season, essentially unchanged from a similar survey response last year (71%), according to a new survey by Junior Achievement.
Outdoor Cap announced the appointment of Eddie Benford as the new Head of Product.
Athletica Sport Systems Inc., CIMCO Refrigeration (a division of Toromont Industries Limited), Jet Ice Limited and Zamboni Company Ltd. announced the formation of the International Rink Manufacturers Association (IRMA).
Please Note: This document is updated with new information as it becomes available and includes an August 20 ruling by a Texas judge that stops the FTC ruling from taking effect. April 23 – FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule on April 23, 2024 … Continued
Under Armour reached an agreement in principle to settle a class action lawsuit for $434 million.
League One Volleyball (LOVB) entered a partnership with SPANX.
HanesBrands sold its Champion business to Authentic Brands Group.
Charles Ferrell Trimm, a former sales employee of a manufacturer and distributor of football helmets and sports equipment, pleaded guilty in a bid-rigging scheme with more than 100 public schools in Mississippi and other states.
Momentec Brands is the new name for the combined Augusta Sportswear Brands and Founder Sport Group.