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A STUDY OF THE EUROPEAN SPORTS MARKET.

August 8, 2002 - Which European countries account for the highest total of sporting goods retail sales? Which market sector, from sports clothing to sports footwear to sports equipment, is growing the fastest? Answers to these questions as well as in-depth analysis of the retail market in Europe can be found in "Sports Retailing in Europe" - a survey conducted by The Sports Industries Federation (distributed in North America by SGMA International of North Palm Beach, Florida).

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