Analysis
Our exclusive industry analysis based on unique, proprietary sourced financial data from the major international sports retailers and brands - includes our annual analysis of 85 global stock listed sporting goods companies (by market capitalization), the top 50 global sporting goods retailers, the analysis of the European retail landscape (15 markets) as well as analysis and market analysis of the athletic apparel, athletic footwear and sports equipment industry segment.
Global Sporting Goods Index
Analysis: 2024 Global Sporting Goods Industry Stocks Slip Lower in 2024
Which of the top 85 sporting goods companies performed best, and which lost ground in 2024? Get the figures.
Global Retail Rankings
The world’s biggest sports retailers
Our annual analysis of the world’s largest sports retailers presents the revenue of the top international sports retailers and ranks their growth year-on-year.
European Retail Market
The European sports retail market
Our latest review of European sports retailers shows single-figure growth. We bring you the numbers in full across 15 countries and over 70 retailers.
The Sporting Goods Market Segments
The sports market covers a wide variety of products and services. There are three segments that include the predominant part of the revenues: Sports Apparel, Athletic Footwear, and Sports Equipment.
Sports Apparel Market
Market analysis: The sports apparel market of 2023
Our annual summary of the sports apparel market brings you global revenue and market-share development and a regional breakdown of 29 companies.
Athletic Shoes Market
Market Analysis: The athletic footwear market 2023
Our annual overview of the athletic footwear market shows the global sales of 25 companies and compares how 2023 has developed compared to 2022.
Sports Equipment Market
Market Analysis: The sports equipment market 2023
Our annual summary compares the 2023 and 2022 global revenue and market-share development of 39 companies and provides a breakdown by sector.
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The story of Reebok: Can its iconic past drive a new era of success?
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Hoka: A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth in the Sports Industry
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Analysis: The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profits in Q4 2024
Seven firms reported one-time charges of at least $10 million, offset by VF Corp., Wolverine Worldwide, Foot Locker, and Zumiez, who were overlapping large end-of-year write-downs. Excluding Topgolf, year-over-year Equipment RoS improved from a 3.8 percent year-on-year decline to essentially flat. Diversified/Retail is Q4’s strongest segment. Year-over-year RoS rose to ...
Analysis: The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profits in Q3 2024
The aggregate year-over-year sales of 45 publicly traded sporting goods companies declined by less than 1 percent in the reporting period closest to Sept. 30 in Q3 2024. Find out more with our latest scorecard.
Analysis: The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profit in Q2 2024
One-third of the companies – 15 in all – reported a net loss in the reporting period closest to June 30 in Q2 2024. Find out more with our latest scorecard.
Analysis: The latest inventory levels in the Sporting Goods Industry, Q2 2024
Our latest analysis examines industry inventory levels across 32 leading sporting goods companies for the period closest to June 30.
Analysis: The latest inventory levels in the Sporting Goods Industry, Q1 2024
Our latest analysis dives into inventory, covering levels at 29 leading sporting goods companies for the period that ended closest to March 31.
Analysis: The latest inventory levels in the Sporting Goods Industry, Q2 2023
Our latest analysis dives into inventory, covering levels at 27 leading sporting goods companies for the period ended closest to June 30.
Other Industry Analysis
How sporting goods and fitness brands can leverage sports trends to strengthen brand equity
The Global Sports Properties 2025 report highlights key momentum drivers offering brands a roadmap to remain relevant in an evolving market.
Women in leadership in the sporting goods industry 2024
Women in sporting goods leadership are making gains, but progress is slow. Our 2024 report reveals where the industry stands—and what still needs to change.
Vendor executive compensation fell 24% in 2023
Who in the sporting goods industry earned the best salary in 2023? Get the figures from our summary.
Intelligence, analysis and advice for the global sporting goods industry.
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