Outdoor Industry Exhibits Strong Q1 Growth
From OIA:
Quarter 1 2008 ended on a high note for the outdoor industry, as sales grew 9% in dollars against Q1 2007, according to the Outdoor Industry Association Outdoor Topline Report (produced by the Leisure Trends Group).
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Both the economy and the weather played a role in the outdoor retail sales this period. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2nd forecasting a cold spring and temperatures were obligingly low across the country in February and March. Consequently, winter categories outpaced Q1 last year by healthy margins. All outerwear gained 14% in units and 17% in dollars, winter equipment (nordic, randonee and telemark skiing equipment, snowshoes and backcountry equipment) grew 12% in units and 19% in dollars and winter boots grew 9% and 19% in units and dollars respectively.
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