European Outdoor Industry Forecasts Growth

European Outdoor Industry Forecasts Growth - 21 Jul 2008

Sales by outdoor retailers will grow 2.5% to €5.82 billion in Europe this year, according to estimates released Thursday at a press conference marking the opening of the OutDoor trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany

In 2007, clothing captured the lion’s share of an estimated €5.68 billion in retail sales with €2.85 billion (+4.09%). Shoes came in second place with €1.25 billion (+3.66%) in sales, followed by equipment with €1.58 billion (+1.81%).