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Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program

Retail Dive

The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use.

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Dick’s to Open 16 Next-Gen ‘50K’ Stores, Expand House of Sport Format in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

Dick’s Sporting Goods posted strong results in fiscal 2023, which ended Feb. million of net CapEx to open a House of Sport location, resulting in an expected year-one cash-on-cash return of approximately 35%. “We 3, 2024, with $13 billion in net sales, 5% higher than the previous year, and a 2.4%

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Navigating the complexities of big and bulky returns in modern logistics

Inside Retail

In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, the issue of big and bulky returns stands out as a significant challenge. Market segments such as home office equipment, sports goods, furniture, and baby products have experienced significant growth. There are also plenty retailers can do to ensure an amicable returns process.

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Dick’s Doubles Down on House of Sport Format, Planning 19 New Locations by 2024

Retail TouchPoints

Through a combination of converting existing stores and building at least 10 new stores next year, Dick’s Sporting Goods will add at least 19 House of Sport locations by 2024. 28, 2023, the retailer will convert the remaining 17 stores to House of Sport or larger-format Dick’s stores.

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Kids’ return to team sports make Dick’s an earnings winner

Retail Wire

Dick’s Sporting Goods posted a 52 percent first-quarter sales gain compared to the same period in 2019 as the return of kids to team sports boosted the chain’s results. Earning per share of $3.79 blew past Wall Street’s expectations of $1.12 in the quarter.

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

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

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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Why Wilson is bringing its A-game to physical retail in the US market

Inside Retail

Wilson Sporting Goods Co recently unveiled its first retail store in California, located within the well-known Third Street Promenade shopping district in Santa Monica. The program covers select sporting goods across tennis, pickleball, basketball, football, volleyball and more. So this is great on all levels,” he stated.