Some Categories See Sales Boost from Pandemic
Sporting goods sales, and especially home fitness and cycling equipment, have surged since Covid-19 stay-at-home orders were imposed, NPD Group reported, as parents scramble to find physical activities for kids with schools and sport teams suspended. Sales of soccer, lacrosse, and hockey goals and nets were up 38% in Mar. Golf nets and screens increased 144%, golf swinging and putting mats gained 138%, basketball hoop systems jumped 110%, and sales of basketballs and footballs grew double-digits. Home fitness equipment sales also ... Log in to view full article.