Solidifying its position in the international soccer space, Nike has extended its long-term partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation. The partnership, which began in 1995, now makes it the largest commercial agreement in U.S. Soccer history...

It may not have a direct impact on team dealers, but the recent decision by Foot Locker to officially merge its Champs Sports and Eastbay brands – after integrating the corporate organizations for both banners last year – is certainly a sign of the times in sporting goods retail.

Expanding its reach in licensed sports apparel, Augusta Sportswear Brands has entered into a partnership with CCM to be the hockey brand’s exclusive amateur hockey sublimated game wear licensee in North America.

A technology called Avail, a cloud-based ERP system developed by team dealers for team dealers, is being introduced with the simple goal to, in the words of Avail VP-sales Brian Hensen, “connect the entire team sports industry.”

Supply chain issues and new technology are on the minds of goals/nets suppliers in 2022.

The 1on1 Project becomes a 1on3 Project this issue as Team Insight sits down with the three founders of the Alli Sports Group, a group of team dealers in the southeast formed this year to compete in a changing team sports business.

Russell Athletic has entered into a partnership with Alphabroder, the distributor of imprintable sportswear and accessories in North America. Through this partnership, an assortment of core styles from Russell Athletic will be available at five distribution centers between...

To mark the occasion of the 100th anniversary of team sports supplier Ripon/Sand Knit, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) published an in-depth look at the iconic team brand. That article, from afcainsider.com, is excerpted here.

We’re not quite sure what impact this will have on a team sports market that has a love-hate relationship with the brand, but in a sign of the future it appears that Nike Inc. is seeking to trademark its brands for various virtual goods in the U.S., including shoes and clothing...

Marucci Sports has acquired Lizard Skins, the manufacturer of branded grip products, protective equipment, bags and apparel for baseball, cycling, hockey, e-sports and lacrosse. Founded in 1993 with a focus on designing products to protect bicycles and riders, Lizard Skins has expanded to...

Things are looking up for Under Armour, which has had its share of bad quarters in the recent past but appears to be turning its performance around. At least that’s the message to be taken from its announcement last week that it is raising its guidance for...

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has committed to a three-year renewal of its corporate partnership agreement with Gill Athletics.

Stan Jurga Jr., VP–product development for All-Star Sporting Goods, a brand specializing in baseball and softball protective hard goods has been appointed by the Sports & Fitness Association (SFIA) to fill the open sporting goods industry seat on...

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has renewed its corporate partnership agreement with Varsity Spirit, a division of Varsity Brands and sister company of BSN Sports.

A technology called Avail, a cloud-based ERP system developed by team dealers for team dealers, is being introduced with the simple goal to, in the words of Avail VP-sales Brian Hensen, “connect the entire team sports industry.”

Looking to grow the sport of flag football in their local community, Under Armour and the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens have come together to provide funding for high school girls’ flag football programs.

Recognizing that there is strength in numbers in a challenging environment, three long-time and well-respected team dealers in the southeast have formed what they are calling Alli Sports Group as a unique strategy to compete in a changing team sports business.

Making quite a sustainable statement as the 2021-22 National Hockey League season approaches, Adidas recently unveiled its ADIZERO Primegreen jerseys as the authentic jersey of the NHL made with recycled materials, The ADIZERO Primegreen Authentic NHL jerseys, being worn by all 32 NHL teams...

For the 30th time – I know, I don’t look that old – I had the pleasure of attending the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Management Conference and Team Dealer Summit, held in late September in Naples, FL.

Signing a multi-year contract, Schutt Sports continues as the title sponsor for the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s (NFCA) Player, Pitcher and Freshman of the Year awards.

Billed as “the first and only FDA-cleared product that helps protect the brain from the effects associated with repetitive sub-concussive head impacts,” the Q-Collar has been launched in the U.S. by a company called Q30 Innovations.

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has entered into a broadened corporate partnership with Bison that makes the equipment manufacturer the “Exclusive Soccer Goal Partner of the NFHS.”

In a major step forward for the sport, women’s wrestling has been added at the University of Iowa as an intercollegiate program, becoming the first NCAA Division I, Power Five conference institution to offer the sport.

As its impact wanes and then reappears, COVID-19 continues to dominate conversations in the world of team sports. As schools reopen this summer and fall and a semblance of normalcy returns to the playing fields of America, people are realizing just how important sports are to children and...

Jumping directly into the Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) game to market high-profile collegiate athletes, Cliff Keen Athletic has entered into NIL marketing deals with University of Michigan Mason Parris, and Myles Amine.