Athletic Footwear, Apparel Sales Finish Strong In Q1

By | May 13, 2015

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Even though the economy grew a sluggish 0.2% in the first quarter, based on preliminary data, demand for athletic shoes and clothing was strong. According to researcher NPD Group, sales of athletic footwear climbed 8%, while sales of activewear grew 9% in Q1 of this year. This marked an improvement from lackluster results last year. “The combination of cold weather, an earlier Easter, and the continued strength of the athleisure trend factored Scalper1 News

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