The U.S. accounts for 25 of the top 52 banners in the world and 15 of the top 25. Twenty-four U.S. retailers in SGI’s third annual global study of the largest retailers (Bass Pro was excluded since there is no 1997 comparison available) showed a combined 5.6 per cent increase in total revenues in FY98 to $15.13 billion. That gain was achieved despite a flat revenue year for #1 Venator and sales declines at Gart (#10,which completed its acquisition of Sportmart in Jan.), The Athlete’s Foot (#13), ... Log in to view full article.