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Is Team Sports Participation Bouncing Back?

While niche sports like rugby and lacrosse continued to lead gains, established, traditional sports including basketball and baseball saw a pickup in recent years.

In 2016, The M&A Train Kept Chugging Along

While the industry lacked many blockbuster deals, mergers & acquisitions continued at a steady clip in 2016. Here’s a round-up of all the M&A action.

Is Interbike The Next Show To Move?

Earlier dates could burden staffs during the busy summer months, but most retailers agree, it will help with the buying process.

Acushnet Skirts Golfsmith Woes  

A mid-single-digit decline in Titleist golf ball sales, in part due to the bankruptcy of Golfsmith, was offset by gains at FootJoy and the Titleist golf club business.

Coleman Secures Review To Lower Duty Rates

The General Accounting Office confirmed it will review how the Foreign Trade Zone Board reviews applications involving textile imports, marking a victory for Coleman’s efforts to launch a new line of Made-in-USA life preservers.

Journeys Sees Promotional Holiday Quarter

Journeys continues to battle an ongoing fashion shift to retro footwear styles as well as the impact of unseasonably warm weather on boot sales.