FEBRUARY 2012
industry 4 News
Uhlsport announces 25% sales increase- Intersport Q3
positive vibes- Skins launches interactive in-store unit with independent retailers
6 Mary Portas
Lessons to learn from the Queen of Shops?
8 Buying Group Year of
the STAG?
10 A Tale of Two
Retailers selling
30 Shop Floor Shop Spotlight with Apex Sports and Specialist Sport profi le on Padel Tennis
32 In Fashion Badminton and Squash Special
34 Baselayer Baselayer products to ease market saturation
36 Triathlons Optimum conditions for Triathlon retail boom?
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CONTENTS First Words D
12 Market Mover (NEW!) Sunglasses market set for rapid expansion
ISPO attendances remain stable-
22 COVER STORY Mizuno Q & A 24 RETAILERS GUIDE TO SPORTS NUTRITION
28 REVIEWS (NEW!) Paul Westlake reviews the latest sporting goods recently released onto the market
37 CHECK OUT FINISH (NEW!) Greg Rusedski buying
14 Court Classics These racquets are guaranteed to cause a racquet in your shop
16 Squash Smashers SGB’s squash clothing and accessories product picks for 2012
18 Serving a Winner SGB’s latest badminton racquet eye catchers available on the market
20 Kill Shot to Recession Gloom Keep your level of service in play with our selection of badminton accessories for 2012
espite the bad weather
in Germany and Europhiles and sceptics waging war on the viability of the Euro on an almost daily basis, ISPO attendances remained fairly stable. With what has been such a tough year, this can only be a positive for the sports trade.
Reports from suppliers have been fairly mixed as to the success of the show, but those I spoke to reported of some quality accounts being opened. However, I think everyone including myself have only just got over the hangover from the potent but delicious German beer on off er!
Back on home soil, it has been an interesting month in the world of sport. It sadly seems that our national game still appears to be in the dark ages with regards to some issues. Comments made by Kenny Dalglish in criticising the ban handed out to Luis Suarez appear to be seriously misguided. There is loyalty to your players and there is sheer stupidity. Football in particular has been plagued once again by issues such as racism and hooliganism and comments by Dalglish belong in a bygone age.
Sport has the ability to infl uence change on societal issues and those at the helm should remember the impact they can have on others. Here endeth the lesson!
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