Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Click and collect was a well-established channel prior to the Covid-19 pandemic and proved popular with a subset of regular consumers. Curbside collection gives consumers choice and control. When a purchase doesn’t meet expectations, consumers can select from a number of locations to execute a free return on their terms.

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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.

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Sporting Goods Fashion Outdoor Apparel 130

Inside Retail

MARCH 29, 2022

As always, the truth resides with the consumer – in this case, runners (elite runners especially) were telling us they wanted more from their running experience. There had not been a significant change in the sport for decades. The Nike Run Clubs (NRC) were proving to be a powerful consumer experience. We’ll run at midnight.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

However, there is a cautionary note to strike where inconsistent information between on- and off-line channels and ‘information overload’ in the aisle can also put shoppers off. A further 57% also said they would like to see sourcing and ingredients information more readily available at the shelf-edge digitally.

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Sporting Goods Display Management Shopping 147

VMS

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

With an incomparable line-up of compelling educational content, interactive workshops and (who could forget) the crowd-favorite Iron Merchant Challenge, IRDC 2021 reaffirmed the importance of collaboration to our industry. Organizations can break the cycle, he explained, offering strategies for avoiding common pitfalls.

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Sporting Goods Display Social Media Visual Merchandising 52

Retail Prophet

MARCH 24, 2022

BoF’s podcast series Retail Reborn returns for a second season, presented by Brookfield Properties , to investigate the consumer of tomorrow, and how their changing lifestyles and expectations will drive evolution in the retail industry. Follow the series to ensure you never miss an episode.

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