Sporting Goods Sales Drop 3.6% in August
Adjusted sales of sporting goods/hobby/book and music stores declined for the eighth straight month, falling 3.6% year-over-year to $8,169 million from $8,474 million in the key Back-to-School period, according to Commerce Dept. data. Clothing & clothing accessories stores fared better, growing by 1.0% in Aug. ... Log in to view full article.
