Sporting Goods

These self-service retail solutions were designed to address key challenges CPG brands and retailers encounter, including labor shortages, theft and shrinkage.

Shelf-edge media provider Vestcom and Mood Media's in-store digital advertising provider Vibenomics took the stage on Sept. 12 to explore the touchpoints, trends and challenges shaping the future of in-store retail media.

Through Sept. 1, Harbour City is featuring artistically designed, sports-themed activity areas, such as an outdoor boxing ring, to lure in consumers.

Recent news includes summery exclusives landing at Target and Kroger.

In partnership with SidelineSwap, Dick's will host more than 300 trade-in events in 2024, offering consumers e-gift cards for their gently used sports gear.

Recent retail news includes Instacart offering speedy delivery on sports accessories and apparel, and Home Depot aiming to get a greater share of the pro market with its latest acquisition.

Best Buy kicked off a live shopping series hosted by its virtual sales experts in November in collaboration with TalkShopLive.

The sporting goods retailer expanded its House of Sport experiential brand in July and August with nine new stores, and plans to have up to 100 locations by 2027.

​​​​​​​New concept features an expanded range of products, as well as immersive and interactive experiences designed to educate and inspire customers.

Recent retail news includes Albertsons debuting a streamlined private label, and Dollar General devoting more effort to growth and emerging markets.