Market Snapshot

摘要

The good news in April's report on 2007 sales for the industry from the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Assn.(SGMA;Washington DC)is that U.S.growth rang in at 3.3%,outperforming the annual GDP for nondurable goods at 2.2%.Unfortunately,the report also noted that sales growth is falling year over year,from 6.8% in 2005 and 5.8% in 2006.Data found in SGMA's 2008 Manufacturers'Sales By Category Report is based on the annual SGMA State of the Industry survey,discussions with leading industry executives,and an analysis of industry sales reports from various sources.