08 Trends
Reality Check; Sports Participation Increases for 28th
Consecutive Year; NOCSAE Update
12 Think Differently
A dozen new products that are changing the team
sports game — or at least can help dealers sell more.
14 Special Thoughts
Six specialty sports offer a wealth of sales ideas.
Check them out one at a time.
22 Change Is Good
Opportunity knocks for dealers along with all of
those rule changes coming down the pike.
28 Whistle Stop
A memo to the team business from a man in blue on
the front lines. Please pay attention.
30 On Board With Online
The impact of technology -- especially team stores –
on team sports cannot be overstated.
34 What's New
Three simple questions, multiple interesting
responses to a Team Insight industry survey.
42 Why Fundraising?
Dealers can do well by doing good. Here's how to get
involved in charity efforts of all kinds.
44 Ten Decorating Ideas
Offering more to your current customer is the easiest
way to increase sales immediately. Part 1.
50 End Zone
Team Insight Writer in Hoops Diplomacy; SanMar
Joins Coalition; ADA, NBS Co-Locate Shows
4 Team Insight / September 2017
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