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NBS to Host Virtual Markets for the 2021 Winter Specialty Market & 2021 Spring Semi-Annual Market |
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Last week, we announced the cancelation of our physical 2021 Winter Specialty and 2021 Spring Semi-Annual Markets due largely to circumstances out of our control. At this time, we are working hard to put together Virtual Markets for both of these events and will release more information about both of these Virtual Markets in the near future. We thank you for your understanding and for adapting with us as we navigate these Virtual Markets together. |
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Kendall Whitley Joins the NBS Team |
We are excited to announce that Kendall Whitley, a former Adidas executive, has joined NBS as our new Vice President of Team and Retail Athletics. Kendall now oversees all aspects of the NBS Athletics Division and will be your primary contact moving forward for all things related to our Athletic Division and Athletic Membership. |
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ATA 2021 Online Will Continue to Offer Educational Opportunities |
If you’re a veteran of the ATA Trade Show, you know the ATA seeks to provide members with diverse educational opportunities every year at the Show. With the cancellation of the in-person Show, ATA is moving its education offerings online with a full week of opportunities planned during ATA 2021 Online, Jan. 11-15, 2021. | For More...
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IWA Outdoor Classics 2021 Canceled |
NürnbergMesse has decided to cancel the IWA Outdoor Classics 2021 due to COVID-19 rising infection rates, various quarantine rules and travel restrictions making it difficult for exhibitors and visitors to make firm plans to attend. The next IWA Outdoor Classics will take place in Nuremberg from March 3-6, 2022. | For More...
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NICS Checks Climb 45 Percent in November |
The FBI completed 1.95 million gun background checks on an NSSF-adjusted basis in November, a climb of 45.2 percent compared to the November 2019 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.34 million. | For More...
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Amazon & Yeti File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters |
Amazon and Yeti Coolers jointly filed a lawsuit against two U.S.-based individuals for counterfeiting Yeti’s products, including Yeti’s popular Rambler mug. According to a statement from Amazon and Yeti, the defendants attempted to offer the infringing products in Amazon’s store, violating Amazon’s policies, Yeti’s intellectual property rights and the law. | For More...
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GSM Outdoors Acquires Cold Steel |
GSM Outdoors announced the acquisition of Cold Steel, a knife and tool company founded in 1980 that has been adopted by military, law enforcement, EMS, self-defense practitioners, and others. | For More...
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Summit Outdoors Acquires Ghost Blind Industries, Inc. |
Summit Outdoors recently announced the acquisition of Ghost Blind Industries, Inc. The addition complements existing products owned by the outdoor group by adding innovative mirrored blind technology to the already robust lineup of hunting blinds and components. | For More...
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Escalade Sports Acquires Rave Sports |
Escalade Inc. announced that it has acquired substantially all of the business and assets of Revel Match LLC, dba Rave Sports, a water recreation products brand. The acquisition marks Escalade’s expansion into the water sports and recreation category. | For More...
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NRF Sees Slight Decline in Shopper Traffic Over Thanksgiving Weekend |
An estimated 186.4 million consumers shopped in-store and online from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, down slightly from 189.6 million in an unusually robust 2019, according to the annual survey* released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. | For More...
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Adobe Sees Online Sales Climb 22 Percent on Black Friday |
Spending online on Black Friday this year surged 21.6 percent to hit a new record, according to data from Adobe Analytics. Consumers spent $9 billion on the web Black Friday, up from $7.4 billion last year, according to Adobe, which analyzes website transactions from 80 of the Top 100 U.S. online retailers. | For More...
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UPS Drivers Told Not To Pick Up Shipments From Nike & Others Amid Order Surge |
UPS has reportedly told drivers across the country to stop picking up packages from six retailers, including Nike, as the carrier attempts to keep up with a record-breaking online shopping season amid the pandemic, according to an internal message obtained by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). | For More...
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SFIA Start-Up Challenge Goes Virtual in 2021 |
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) annual Start-Up Challenge, the industry’s premier innovation showcase, moves to a virtual platform for the 2021 contest. The Start Up Challenge, now in its fifth year, brings together young companies and entrepreneurs to pitch innovative concepts in a competitive format. | For More...
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11 Minutes of Exercise a Day May Help Counter the Effects of Sitting |
The sweet spot for physical activity and longevity seemed to arrive at about 35 minutes a day of brisk walking or other moderate activities. | For More...
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The 7 Secrets to a Great Conversation |
Nowadays, everyone I meet—friends and colleagues, even strangers at dinner parties—keeps asking me some variation of the same question: “I had this conversation today and it just didn’t work. What do you think I did wrong?” | For More...
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Fall 2020 Edition Now Available |
The Fall 2020 edition of the quarterly NBS Outdoor Magazine is now available! Click here or click the magazine cover to view the digital version. For information on how you can become part of the NBS Outdoor Magazine, contact Steve Baker with Required Team Gear via email at steveb@requiredteamgear.com. |
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Do You Know Any Independent Retailers That Would Be a Good Fit For NBS? |
In case you are not aware, NBS provides a stipend to those who refer and actively assist in our recruiting effort. For more information, or to discuss possible leads, contact Julie Cerza via phone at 817-605-2212 or via email at jcerza@nbs.com.
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If your company has anything to share with NBS, please contact Catherine Rash via email at crash@nbs.com or via phone at 817-605-2223.
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