INDUSTRY NEWS FROM GOLF DATATECH LLC
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The March retail apparel sales data for the U.S. reported sales down over 10% for the month and dropping by 15% year-to-date
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Sales for March were up 1.5% and are up 1.4% year-to-date
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In November, golf apparel sales were up 0.6%; In total last month, apparel sales were up 3.3% vs. 2022, establishing an all-time high
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U.S. rounds were up 8.2% for November 2023 and up +3.6% YTD when compared to November 2022
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Rounds were down 1% for October 2023, but are still up 3.3% year to date when compared to October 2022
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Total equipment sales were down over 1% for October and are almost down 1% on a YTD basis, but sales remain elevated, up close 40% YTD versus 2019 with consumables leading the way