Inside Retail

MARCH 29, 2022

Back in 2005 we were tracking a little behind in sales to both Brooks and New Balance. You can run in whatever brand of shoes you like, but if you throw your ASICS, New Balance or Brooks in the big recycling cage, we’ll fit you in a pair of new Nike running shoes at cost. But we were getting our butts handed to us on a plate by ASICS.

Strategy 130

Strategy Balance Advertising Sporting Goods 130

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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.

Strategy 147

Strategy Sporting Goods Consumer Location 147

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

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.

Sporting Goods 130

Sporting Goods Fashion Outdoor Apparel 130

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

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.

Balance 130

Balance Merchandising Planning Pattern 130

VMS

JULY 27, 2021

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.

Sporting Goods 98

Sporting Goods Concept Outdoor Visual Merchandising 98

Tusco Display

JANUARY 7, 2022

From redefining employee benefits to balancing wholesale and DTC offerings, here’s where we see brands having work to do in 2022 to remain competitive. Mattel was one big name that adopted this strategy heading into the holiday shopping season.

Concept 40

Concept Sporting Goods Consumer Location 40