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Guidance: Certification of PFAS Compliance

April 10, 2024

Guidance for Using the Certificate of PFAS Compliance Template: Why?Brands must provide certificates of PFAS compliance to retailers signed by an authorized official and can be electronic. Retailers should share this template with vendors of apparel and/or textile articles to allow those products to be sold in New York or California. The Rule:California: prohibits the […]

Snowsports Merchandising Corporation and Sports Specialists Ltd. Announce Official Merger Under New Winter Sports Retailers, Inc.

March 4, 2024

Newly formed WSR is largest network of speciality shops in the U.S. Press Release- Springfield, Mass. (March 4, 2024) – Winter Sports Retailer (WSR), Inc., announces its formation following the merger between Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC) and Sports Specialists Ltd (SSL). The consolidation marks a significant milestone in the winter sports retail industry, establishing the […]

SIA’s President Nick Sargent talks about the manufacturing and supply chain issues that are affecting the ski industry and the holiday season.

November 1, 2021

Leslie Thatcher of KPCW radio interviews Nick and they discuss a variety of topics in regards to supply chain issues from factory closures to material shortages (epoxy, cotton) to tariffs to shipping problems and container shortages which all can lead to price increases at retail. Find out what impact will this have on businesses and […]