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.

Sporting goods industry

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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.

Analysis, Management, Retail industry, Retail trade, Retail stores, Surveys, Interest rates, United States economic conditions, Stores

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Retail debt level remains high

Article Abstract:

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.

Sporting and athletic goods, not elsewhere classified, Finance, National Ski Credit Association

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