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Nike to Double Down on DTC Following Q3 Gains, Plans Standalone Jordan Stores

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Nike is pushing forward with its digitally focused direct-to-consumer strategy following a strong Q3, with plans to build “the marketplace of the future” and bring standalone Jordan stores to North America. The brand’s overall digital sales also increased 19% globally, while wholesale revenues were down by 1%.

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Q2 2021 Roundup: How Target, Macy’s and Foot Locker Harnessed Consumer Optimism

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The spring and early summer was an optimistic time for many consumers who finally emerged from lockdowns looking to refresh their wardrobes and find items suited for smaller local outings during the warmer months. Retail rode strong into Q2 2021 as shoppers returned to stores even as digital sales remained elevated.

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POST COVID-19 Outlook on Sporting Goods Industry & Market Trends: The Good, The Bad and The Greatest Opportunities Ahead

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Over the next five years towards 2025 , according to IBISWorld’s analysts’ early forecasts the sports participation was expected to spur the pent-up demand for Sporting Goods and supplies. First what do we know about the sporting goods industry and who are the main players? Industry Definition and Categories.

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#TBT: Service Merchandise Was the OG Multi-Channel Shopping Experience

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Service Merchandise was a bit more fun than today’s similar IKEA shopping experience because it carried more than mediocre DIY housewares and furniture. (No They offered a breadth of inventory that included fine jewelry, toys, sporting goods and electronics. At its peak, the company achieved more than $4 billion in annual sales.

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Adidas Shifts to DTC-First Model, Plans to Double Ecommerce Sales by 2025

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Buoyed by a return to growth in Q4 2020, Adidas has unveiled a new growth strategy that will transform the company into a direct-to-consumer-led business with an emphasis on sustainability. The move is in line with similar shifts made by competitor Nike, which is ditching wholesale accounts and beefing up its digital and DTC business as well.

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Wilson Looks to Build Home Court Advantage with Move into Brick-and-Mortar

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Wilson’s pop-up storefront in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood acts as equal parts museum and retail shop, located next door to where the brand’s permanent flagship will sit when it opens early next year. Wholesale will remain a foundation of the Wilson business. “We At Wilson, we believe sport makes better people.

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For Singapore’s Capitaland, the mall comes roaring back

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This year, barring unforeseen setbacks, the company should enjoy a good step up in the latter, too. Despite brave talk by shopping-centre companies, not just in Singapore but globally, about being able to adapt to e-commerce and continue to thrive, behind the scenes they have never been truly comfortable with the e-commerce juggernaut.