Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – I’m sure Nike’s decision to drop so many retailers can’t have helped their recent performance, but I don’t know how much damage that did to them.It was mostly motivated by the opportunity to double their markup – that’s the only reason that makes sense. But what they didn& ...more

Gap opens for middle tier brands as top ones abandon independents Cape Town, W. Cape, SA - "If you're confused about the status of school and amateur sport in South Africa this year, join the club," said Mike Augoustides, a partner with his brother, Casey, in Mike's Sports, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA. "Communication by the ...more

We asked a number of South African sports goods retailers to comment on the NPD report. Two responded. Mike Augoustides, partner, Mike's SportsCape Town, W. Cape, SA - Generally there has been a more positive sentiment since the beginning of May. Team sports have started to begin again albeit in a staggered manner. Some clubs are tra ...more