One of Augusta Sportswear Brand’s sublimation and wool factories in Champoton, Mexico was damaged by fire on April 18. No injuries occurred and all employees were accounted for but the fire impacted some sublimation and wool orders.

The 2022 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit features a powerful lineup of speakers featuring football legend Herm Edwards, Hall of Fame speaker Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman and ESPY “Arthur Ashe Award for Courage” winner Aaron Thomas. Expert panels will discuss important issues impacting the industry such as Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and supply chain. The Conference & Summit is also an excellent networking opportunity so register today for the lowest available rates!

NSGA has a recap of the annual meeting that looks at potential high school and college rules changes.

Gerrells Sports Center and Hockey World shared the supply chain challenges the store has faced in a story in the Grand Forks Herald of North Dakota. Gerrells has been a NSGA member since 2007.

Champs Sports started a new store concept called “Champs Sports Homefield.” The store in Pembroke Pines, Florida is more than 35,000-square feet and will offer a variety of footwear, apparel and equipment.

Shanghai is entering a fourth week of strict COVID lockdowns and now there are concerns of similar lockdowns ahead in China’s capital city of Beijing. The caseload in Beijing is small compared to Shanghai.