After the 2008 financial crisis and the recent Covid pandemic, the global sporting goods industry is forced once again to reinvent itself in view of the present trade war, declining consumer confidence and other challenges, including the emergence of new competitors.

Declining stock market valuations have led major players like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Frasers Groups to make major new acquisitions and big public companies like Skechers to go private.

Many other industry players are wondering what to do. Should they take advantage of similar opportunities for new acquisitions, minimizing the risk of ... Log in to view full article.