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Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Earning Estimates

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Dick’s Sporting Goods (Coraopolis, Pa.) reported sales increased 21 percent for its fiscal second quarter and raised its earnings outlook for the balance of 2021, reports CNBC. The post Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Earning Estimates appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. billion, up from $2.71

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The Merchandise Planning balancing act has never been more tippy

Inside Retail

The implications of this for a retailer’s bottom line, and their balance sheet, are enormous and quickly becoming the single biggest issue facing the industry today. All retailers know that finding the perfect balance between stock levels, sales and margin is a nirvana that is impossible to achieve.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Knocks It Out of the Park with “House of Sport” Experiential Concept

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J UST AS AMERICANS, bored and anxious during pandemic lockdown, collectively revisited their love affair with outdoor activities and sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods (Coraopolis, Pa.) introduced its new House of Sport concept, focused on multi-sport experiences, better shopper engagement and elevated customer service.

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Growth potential is not enough: Why Amer Sports’ IPO fell short

Inside Retail

The company sold 105 million shares for US$13 instead of the US$16-18 it originally floated, putting Amer Sports’ valuation at over US$6 billion. The sporting goods conglomerate has a unique proposition with its broad portfolio of 11 brands that include Wilson Sporting Goods, Salomon and Arc’teryx.

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Will curbside retail be a viable strategy post-Covid?

Inside Retail

People want a purchase that balances the ease of e-commerce with the instant gratification of brick-and-mortar shopping. Dick’s Sporting Goods, for one, experienced a record Q2 2020, with 75 per cent of online orders fulfilled by stores, and even after it reopened stores last June, curbside continued to thrive.

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How To Choose The Best Location For Your Business

RetailMinded

It’s critical to strike a balance between your company’s financial viability and the advantages of a great location. A little competition is good, but avoid setting up shop right next door to a direct competitor. For instance, having a fitness center close to a juice bar or sports goods store may be a win-win situation.

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How HomePro aims to grow in Thailand’s fragmented DIY market 

Inside Retail

Better yet, the urban and middle-class growth is not occurring exclusively in Bangkok: governments at the national and provincial levels are working strenuously to balance growth across the country as a whole, creating more and better retail markets outside the capital.

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