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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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As DTC Business Wanes, Solo Brands Taps New President and CEO

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Although Solo Brands plans to share more extensive financial details in its fiscal 2023 results call in March, interim CFO Andrea Tarbox shared in a statement that Q4 results “came in below expectations as we experienced softer-than-anticipated sales in our direct channel.”

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Reports: Nike Cutting Ties With Six Retailers, Including DSW and Urban Outfitters

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Nike has reportedly closed its accounts with DSW , Urban Outfitters , Shoe Show , Dunham’s Sports , Olympia Sports and Big 5 Sporting Goods as the retailer pulls out of specialty retailers and department stores, according to Forbes and other media outlets. These aren’t the first retailers to lose Nike as a supplier.

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

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

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Nonetheless, Adidas is optimistic, citing the recovery seen in Q4 2020, its strong market position and attractive growth prospects for the sporting goods industry as a whole. 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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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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Wilson Looks to Build Home Court Advantage with Move into Brick-and-Mortar

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Wholesale will remain a foundation of the Wilson business. “We We have no intention of doing anything other than growing with [our wholesale partners],” said Devin, but this year the company also debuted its first-ever permanent brick-and-mortar store. At Wilson, we believe sport makes better people.