Mar 10th, 2010 · An antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA seeks a potential payday for athletes who have been merchandised. The case over the use of players' likenesses in video games and memorabilia may change the essence of the NCAA. What if college players were no longer seen as amateurs?
Jan 13th, 2010 · The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in an antitrust case involving the football league's exclusive licensing deal for selling billions of dollars worth of branded merchandise.
Jan 13th, 2010 · The American Needle merchandise company filed suit against the NFL for possible violation of antitrust laws. The Supreme Court will rule on whether the league should be considered one entity, or 32 separate businesses. The decision may affect ticket prices, gear and salaries.
Jan 13th, 2010 · With the future of sports merchandising in the hands of the Supreme Court, fans continue to buy billions of dollars worth of sports jerseys, hats, cell phone covers and more every year. Here's a closer look at the industry.
Jan 13th, 2010 · For a decade, Reebok has had an exclusive merchandising contract with the NFL's 32 teams. American Needle Inc., a family-owned business, says the contract violates antitrust laws, and the Supreme Court will hear the case Wednesday. The result will affect not only the NFL, but also other professional and collegiate sports leagues.
Dec 8th, 2009 · In his article Tiger for Sale, on the Daily Beast, Duff McDonald explores the impact the Woods scandal is having on the golf champion's memorabilia market and on his merchandise in toy stores. McDonald says Woods action figures at some retailers were selling at 33 percent less than their regular price.
Dec 5th, 2009 · Wal-Mart and World Cup Soccer are teaming up. The world's No. 1 retailer, plans to sell official World Cup soccer gear.
Nov 2nd, 2009 · The holiday retail season is here. Last year retailers got slammed with a lot of unsold inventory as the economy collapsed, and they don't want that to happen again. So this time around, they are carrying less merchandise, and are trying to lure customers in early.