Buying patterns, not numbers should be industry concern
Article Abstract:
The slowdown in the growth of the ski market is only partially due to recession. A shift in the skier population from a select group to one more representative of the population as a whole makes this segment more susceptible to swings in the economy. The emergence of the occasional skier from areas of limited snow exerts an economic impact on ski retail trade, requiring different marketing strategies.
Publication Name: Skiing Trade Monthly News
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 1061-4524
Year: 1982
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Interest rates, economy force inventory reduction
Article Abstract:
The ski shops are trying to reduce their need for credit to keep costs down. High interest have made too much credit to expensive. Keeping shop costs down by reduce staffing, low inventory, and many reorders are some of the ways managers are coping with high interest rates.
Publication Name: Skiing Trade Monthly News
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 1061-4524
Year: 1982
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Retail debt level remains high
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Retailer debts for May were almost equal to those of last year, the May 1980 total being $51.8 million. This figure represents a 12.5% reduction over that of the March report. Repayments are generally made up in summer and early fall as deliver times draw closer.
Publication Name: Skiing Trade Monthly News
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 1061-4524
Year: 1981
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