The total market reached $87,717,000 compared to $85,978,000, according to research from the SFIA, matching the pace of the prior year’s increase in shipments despite the disruption of the Sports Atrocity and other bankruptcies. The total sports equipment market was up 2.7% to $24,133.8 million against $23,502.9 million while the Exercise market gained 1.5% to $5,194.8 million compared to $5,119.3 million. Meanwhile, the Sports Apparel Market, including $1,269.4 million in team uniforms this year rose 1.9% to $35,046.7 million compared to $34,404.0 million last year, including $1,249.2 million in uniforms. Licensed apparel sales fell 0.4% to $7,928.9 million from $7,962.0 ... Log in to view full article.