For the first six months of 2014, Intersport Germany reported an overall sales improvement of 4 percent against the first half of the previous year. Running was up by 22 percent and team sports soared by 32 percent thanks to the football feast in Brazil. With an increase of 4 percent, sales of outdoor gear were in line with the general situation. Hardgoods were up by 8 percent, while trekking boots remained at last year's level. The real problem continues to be the category of hiking jackets, which was down by 11 percent. The numbers from Sport 2000 Germany for the same period were similar to those of the competing buying group. Altogether, the outdoor category at Sport 2000 was up by 3.2 percent compared with last year's first half. Apparel remained stable, while footwear rose by 6 percent and equipment by 8 percent.

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