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Wear your colours
The largest of its kind in Europe, the NPD Group analyses the replica football market in the UK
Date Added: 10th May 2013
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From Bricks To Clicks
Group charts the rise of ecommerce in the sports market and highlights some of the main beneficiaries of the trend for internet shopping
Date Added: 15th April 2013
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Tough at the Top
The NPD Group examines the market conditions faced byNike and adidas following JJB’s demise and increased competition in the UK sports sector
Date Added: 14th March 2013
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Sporting Supremacy
The NPD Group looks at how adidas, the official London 2012 sportswear provider and Team GB kit manufacturer, is performing post Olympics
Date Added: 5th February 2013
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The Price of Success
The amount of products at a discount has risen in the past two years, as has the average sales value of cut price goods. The NPD Group reports
Date Added: 8th January 2013
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Gap in the Market
With the closure of JJB Sports, the sector lost the largest chain oriented towards sports performance products.
Date Added: 9th November 2012
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Return On Investment
Now that London 2012 is over, it will be fascinating to see what affect adidas’ Olympic activities have had on its share of the GB sports market, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 3rd October 2012
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Future Stars
After a slowdown in sales in 2009, an analysis of the children's sport market revealed positive trends in 2010 and 2011, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 10th September 2012
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Bucking the Trend
The recent performance of the UK running footwear category has been nothing short of sensational, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 31st July 2012
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Capital Gains
There’s a lot at stake for both athletes and sports brands as retailers look forward to an Olympic sales boost, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 6th June 2012
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Kitted Out
The NPD Group analyses the multi-million pound UK replica kit market, the largest of its kind in Europe
Date Added: 11th May 2012
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Girl Power
Females are playing an increasingly important role in the recovery of the sports market in the UK, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 12th April 2012
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Buying patterns
The NPD Group reveals some interesting facts about consumer purchasing behaviour during Christmas 2011
Date Added: 12th March 2012
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Shoe business
The NPD Group reveals the latest consumer trends in the sports footwear sector
Date Added: 7th February 2012
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Signs of recovery
Sports retail is seeing a gradual economic upturn, driven by what many might say is an unlikely source, says the NPD Group
Date Added: 11th January 2012
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Feet First
Adverse weather conditions have contributed to the growth in UK sales of outdoor footwear in the past two years, says the NPD Group
Date Added: 8th November 2011
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Knock-on effect!
Brands are hoping the 2011 Rugby World Cup will provide a welcome boost for sales of both replica and non-replica product, says The NPD Group
Date Added:12th October 2011
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Upward Trend
Sales of footwear and apparel in the children 11 and under sector are increasing as parents shun cheaper products in search of value for money, says the NPD Group
Date Added: 2nd September 2011
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Price Pressure
Is the VAT increase to 20 per cent hiding the true value of the sports retail sector? The NPD Group investigates
Date Added: 2nd August 2011
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Setting the pace
Running shoes used for their intended purpose registered double digit sales growth in 2010, but leisure sales in this category are in decline, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 7th June 2011
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Getting shirty
The World Cup gave a short-term boost to retailers of replica kit, while domestic shirt sales remain strong in the under-14 category, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 11th May 2011
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Crowded Pool
An increasing number of manufacturers are eager to grab a slice of the swimwear pie, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 15th April 2011
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Buying Power
While more men than women play sport, females spend more on footwear and apparel, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 16th March 2011
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Men at play
Who’s driving sales in the billion-pound male apparel market? The NPD Group investigates
Date Added: 3rd February 2011
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At your leisure
While sales of leisure footwear and apparel have slowed, the market remains an important one for the major brands, says the NPD Group
Date Added: 10th January 2011
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Single minded
Individual sports remain more popular than team games, according to the NPD Group
Date Added: 5th November 2010
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Post-recession report
The NPD Group reveals how far different sectors of the sports market are from recovery
Date Added: 29th September 2010
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Uphill Challenge
Specialist outdoor retailers are profiting because of the range and quality of products sold by knowledgeable staff, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 27th August 2010
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Master Stroke
Get your timing right if you want to make a splash in the highly competitive swimwear market, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 28th July 2010
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Polished performer
Despite tough economic conditions, the running sector remains relatively strong, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 10th June 2010
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Stick Or Twist?
With the World Cup on the horizon, should independents copy multidoor retailers or focus on technical product? The NPD Group investigates
Date Added: 11th May 2010
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Web Active
The NPD Group takes a look at online retail trends in the GB sports market
Date Added: 11th May 2010
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Pester Power
The children’s sector is proving a tough market to crack for independent sports retailers, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 12th March 2010
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Female Focus
While male purchases have fallen dramatically, the women’s sports sector is enjoying continued growth, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 10th February 2010
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Paying the Price
Can independents survive in the era of discounting? The NPD Group investigates
Date Added: 27th January 2010
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Tale Of 2 Trends
Sales of running apparel have overtaken footwear, according to The NPD Group
Date Added: 04th November 2009
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Best of British?
Sporting success has had minimal impact on sales, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 22th September 2009
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Back of the Net
Does the money invested in football reap sufficient rewards for the companies involved in the sector? The NPD Group investigates
Date Added: 25th August 2009
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Tired Of The Treadmill
How are gyms combating the fall in member numbers and how is this drop-off affecting sales of performance apparel? The NPD Group investigates
Date Added: 28th July 2009
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Mass Appeal
The swimwear sector has plenty of potential for retailers to exploit, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 17th June 2009
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Two-season split
The NPD Group asks: is tennis losing its sporting appeal?
Date Added: 18th May 2009
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Player power
As rugby continues to increase in popularity, The NPD Group highlights the main players in the GB market
Date Added: 20th April 2009
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Football fever
The NPD Group examines the UK’s £300 million replica football kit market
Date Added: 19th March 2009
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In Second Place
Footwear keeps on running up the street, but apparel only walks off the shelf, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 14th January 2009
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Girl Power
The growing women's sports sector is currently worth £1.2billion annually, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 3rd November 2008
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Consumer Habits
People are still purchasing but where and why? The NPD Group investigates.
Date Added: 15th September 2008
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Eurostyle
In Europe the Sports Leisure and Classic category continues to grow its market share at the expense of performance shoes, says the NPD Group
Date Added: 18th August 2008
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Slowdown in the sports market
The latest figures from NPD’s Sports Footwear PoS service reveals mixed fortunes across the sector
Date Added: 18th August 2008
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Sink or Swim
Can the Olympics drive male teenagers back into competitive swimming? The NPD Group investigates
Date Added: 13th June 2008
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Championship Point
Does Wimbledon increase consumer spending on tennis product? The NPD Group thinks not
Date Added: 26th May 2008
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Surviving a Slowdown
With the retail economy struggling in the face of a downturn, Dave Howell investigates how your business can survive in a market dominated by the credit crunch
Date Added: 18th April 2008
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Top Performer
Sales of running shoes are growing, but are they being used for running in? The NPD Group investigates
Date Added: 18th April 2008
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Best foot forward
The NPD Group reviews last year’s performance of sports footwear on the high street
Date Added: 13th February 2008
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All Change
The NPD Group looks back on an eventful year for the big names in the sports trade
Date Added: 11th January 2008
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Competitive Edge
How does a World Cup Final place impact the sales of rugby shirts? NPD investigates
Date Added: 06th November 2007
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Fashions Come And go. But style Remains
The fragmented fashion footwear market presents retailers with plenty of sales opportunities, says The NPD Group
Date Added: 13th September 2007
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Reap The Rewards
Style in women’s fitness has changed significantly over the past couple of decades as health hungry consumers look for the latest choices
Date Added: 19th August 2007
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The beautiful game
Football sales are currently buoyant, but they could take a hit if England fail to reach Euro 2008
Date Added: 16th May 2007
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Shoe business...
Running fashion is in decline, while the performance running footwear market continues to grow
Date Added: 19th April 2007
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2006 Sportswear Round-up
Price deflation, a fashion-oriented market, retailer acquisitions and expansion - just a few of the key factors that have contributed towards the Great Britain sportswear market in 2006.
Date Added: 19th March 2007
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