While declining sequentially from the huge second quarter, U.S. sporting goods imports still set a new Q3 record, growing 26.0% year-over-year to $6,770.2 million from $5,373.3 million, with every category posting a double-digit improvement. By the third quarter last year, imports had recovered from the pandemic lows of the first half, and exceeded 2019 levels. This year, footwear and apparel were back to normal levels, up low-single digits from 2019, though every equipment category except team and winter sports was significantly higher than two years ago. Compared to last year, sneaker imports grew 24.3%, apparel was up 31.9% and equipment ... Log in to view full article.