Leisure Trends Topline Sales Data Now Available

(Dive Travel Business News - March 7, 2011) -- Dive gear sales are always a good indicator of the health of dive travel, since divers usually buy gear in preparation for new diving experiences. The latest numbers from Leisure Trends Group's  RetailTRAK™, a POS retail sell through tracking service, that all dive merchandise totaled $22M in January, up 4% from 2010. Unit sales slipped 2% while a 6% increase in average retail-selling price buoyed dollar sales for the month. Compared to 2010, advanced equipment rose 14% in units and 21% in dollars to total $6.8M in January.

Want to see more detail? Leisure Trends full Topline Access gives business owners the widest view anywhere across industry and the deepest dive into hundreds of sub categories of products. Topline line retail sales data is updated monthly and is available for access online 24/7/365 basis. For more information and to register visit Topline Access.

LTG is the leading provider of consumer research, retail market intelligence (retail sales tracking) and integrated CRM/Direct Marketing services for the sports, recreation, hospitality, travel and entertainment industries.  Suppliers, retailers, associations, resorts and financial analysts rely on Leisure Trends  Group for actionable consumer insights, accurate retail sales data that includes margins and inventory, and innovative targeted marketing solutions. Leisure Trends Group is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, contact Julia Day, 303-786-7900 x107/ jday@leisuretrends.com or visit Leisure Trends.  

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