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Article Date: March 2009
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SGMA says U.S. participation in sports, fitness


SGMAsays U.S. participation in sports, fitness and outdoor activities was steady in2008, despite an almost 4% decline in wholesale dollar shipments of sportinggoods by manufacturers last year. Total manufacturer shipments of sports gear,fitness equipment, sports apparel and athletic footwear in the U.S. dipped 3.2%to $66.3 billion in 2008 from $68.5 billion in 2007. It marked the firstcontraction of the industry since 2003, when total shipments fell by ... Log in to view full article.

 

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