Much of this growth was attributed to the surge in demand for exercise and fitness products. Although the American population was aging, much of the postwar baby-boom generation remained committed to staying fit.
This industry covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing sporting and athletic goods not elsewhere classified, such as fishing tackle; golf and tennis goods; baseball, football, basketball, and boxing equipment
Albert G. Spalding, the man often misidentified as the inventor of baseball, was actually one of the pioneers of the sporting goods industry.
Sic 3949 sporting and athletic goods, not elsewhere classified
339920 (Sporting and Athletic Good Manufacturing)
the industry was improving as of 2002, buoyed by increased interest in physical activity and fitness.
Sunbeam Corp. acquired The Coleman Company for $2.1 billion.
penetration of U.S. culture overseas has been a boon to the sporting goods industry. There often is a dynamic interplay between the popularity of the American lifestyle, the star-quality of American athletes, and the marketing savvy of American industry.
by 2003 total industry sales, which include manufacturers of athletic apparel, grew for the second year in a row to reach a record high of $50.5 billion.
Exercise/fitness equipment, golf, and outdoor sports such as hunting, fishing, and camping, dominated the industry in 2002.
dicks sporting goods.
The firm was originally known as the Ashland Manufacturing Company and was a subsidiary of a meatpacking firm.
globalization and restructuring transformed the organization of sporting goods companies. The sale of licensed products saw stunning growth. Additionally, changing demographics and lifestyles affected the popularity of individual sports and pastimes.