Golf Datatech’s Post

The US golf retail sales figures are published by us today with data for September 2024. Total equipment sales took another drop this month, following the recent trend, with sales down -2.6% vs 2023. See here for more https://bit.ly/3BYZRbS #golf #golfbusiness #marketresearch

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As the latest retail sales data for US golf equipment is released by us today, we can confirm that last month was the SECOND LARGEST FEBRUARY on record. It seems golf retail is set for another solid year! More here > https://lnkd.in/d5Mgzkfd #golf #retailsales #retailinsights #golfequipment

October was a better month for the U.S. golf industry. Consumables performed well. Unit and dollar sales of balls increased versus 2023. Better weather in the north meant more rounds played. Clubs generally performed well – we saw dollar increases in woods, putters and wedges. Only irons softened versus prior year. For more on October's retail sales, visit https://lnkd.in/eJQ9ymbu #golf #golfbusiness #retailsales #marketresearch

Join our European Partner, Phil Barnard, for a quick summary of UK golf retail sales for April 2024. - Just how has the wet weather impacted sales? - Winning and losing categories - Units vs value - Stock balance If you work in the golf business, you don't want to miss this two minute video!

July 2024 had much higher overall inventory and days on market while median closed price and new listings remained constant compared to July 2023. #NABOR #MarketReport #QuailWestRealEstate #QuailWestGolfCountryClub #Golf #NaplesFlorida #LuxuryRealEstate #JohnRWoodProperties #Christies #ChristiesInternationalRealEstate #WhereLuxuryLives

It's been a pretty miserable start to the year for golf retail. We are currently -4% down year to date, according to Golf Datatech's (a Circana company) UK Golf retail audit. Here is a return of the UK market update, this time for April 2024, with a few more details. https://lnkd.in/eVD2T6NP #marketresearch #golfmarket #golfbusiness #marketanalysis #retailsales #golf

**American Golf sales and market share rise despite wet weather** American Golf has seen sales and market share increase, despite wet weather affecting play. The retailer reported a 1.8% uptick in like-for-like sales for the six months to August 2024 and an increase in market share of 1.4% The positive performance comes despite wet weather conditions across the UK causing the average number of rounds played per course to drop by 8%. American Golf has maintained a commitment to enhancing its UK retail presence, with more than 80 stores nationwide benefiting from ongoing improvements. The company has focused on upgrading select locations through comprehensive renovations, enhanced branding and a focus on elevating the customer journey. One key example is the golf retailer’s Thurrock outlet, which has undergone major expansion and received substantial financial backing. American Golf said this investment has yielded good results, with the store experiencing a 35% increase in comparable sales. Likewise, the Norwich branch, following its relocation, has witnessed a 65% surge in like-for-like sales since welcoming customers to its new premises. An additional focus on customer experience, engagement and loyalty has driven year-on-year increases in customer frequency, up 2%, and average spend, up 7%. The company has also invested in its portfolio of exclusive brands such as Benross, Stromberg, Greg Norman, Fazer and Rife and new partnerships, including a concession with the UK’s largest outdoor retailer GO Outdoors LTD, opening a 3,000 square foot space in Gloucester in August. American Golf CEO Nigel Oddy said: “Although a slow start to the financial year, we have seen strong results in recent months and I am confident we will continue this growth for the remainder of the year.” Link to article in comments.

August golf retail sales figures are out and Phil Barnard is back with a packed market update. Watch for on vs off course golf shops; winning and losing categories; participation; prices; inventory news ... PLUS, why are golfers NOT spending on woods and irons? As always get in touch with any questions hello@xpos.co.uk #golfbusiness #marketresearch #golf #retailsales