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NEWS & ANALYSIS What's Ahead for Retail in 2025? ............................................................................................. 4 With 2024 in the rear view, attention turns to developing trends for the year ahead. NRF Big Show Takeaways ........................................................................................................... 6 Technology, led by a focus on AI, took center stage at the recent NRF event. Wall Street Bullish on Run ........................................................................................................... 8 Financial analysts are bullish on the future of the running business. FOOTWEAR & DESIGN Equal Footing ...............................................................................................................................14 New regulations and technology advancements drive sustainability efforts in footwear. WOMEN'S STYLE Confident Choices ......................................................................................................................20 Style Quotient: Active apparel and performance footwear designed for women.. TEAM Disruption Is the New Normal .................................................................................................34 A revealing new report examines the state of youth sports and identifies trends to watch. Pickup Games ..............................................................................................................................36 The basketball business faces some pressing issues, but still scores for team dealers. Above: Oiselle's Roga Shorts boast a running-shorts silhouette with a supportive, yoga-pants style waistband. On the Cover: Krimson Klover's sporty Macy Skort has a liner with functional pockets, while keeping the style fun and feminine. Editorial Director Cara Griffin Art Director Francis Klaess Contributors Suzanne Blecher Michael Jacobsen Judy Leand Tom Ryan Bob McGee Emily Walzer Publisher Jeff Nott jnott@formula4media.com 516-305-4711 Advertising Senior Account Manager Troy Leonard 352-207-2347 tleonard@formula4media.com Digital Erica DeSimone edesimone@formula4media.com Subscriptions formula4media.com Footwear Insight Footwear Insight | Business Report Quarterly runstyle sportstyle Team Insight Team Insight Extra Textile Insight PO Box 23-1318 Great Neck , NY 11023 www.formula4media.com sportstyle® is published 6 times each year: Jan/Feb; Mar/Apr; May/Jun; Jul/Aug; Sep/Oct; Nov/Dec sportstyle® is a registered trademark of Formula4 Media, LLC. ©2025 All rights reserved. The opinions expressed by authors and contributors are not necessarily those of the editors or publishers. sportstyle is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Articles appearing may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of the publisher. www.sportstylemag.com SUBSCRIBE HERE! JANUARY FEBRUARY 2025