10
RETAIL STRATEGY
If you can't beat the online
sellers, here are a few tips
for ways to join them.
8
FOOTWEAR Q&A
The North Face's Shane
Downey weighs in on
outdoor footwear trends.
14
CHEW ON THIS
Mouthguard brands look to
expand their reach into new
sports categories.
12
WHAT'S PICKLEBALL?
This racquet sport is growing
in popularity with both younger
and older participants.
34
EXTRA POINTS
Get inside the mind of the
teen consumer in this edition
of Sports Insight Extra Points.
32
FEET FIRST
The products and trends
that will drive the insole and
shoecare category in 2018.
30
BASES LOADED
A new product preview for
the baseball crowd. Plus, a
unique retail story.
18
APPAREL 101
How to find success
with apparel in a
changing marketplace.
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