Ice hockey is a physical contact team sport played on ice rinks. It is played using ice skates, sticks to shoot the rubber puck, and protective gear. This sport is most popular in Canada and in the northern parts of the US. The sport is governed by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). It also organizes and manages international ice hockey tournaments across the globe. National Hockey League (NHL) is considered to be the biggest professional league in the world.

A diverse range of hiking equipment such as hiking apparel, hiking shoes, sleeping bags, tents, and backpacks are used for activities like camping, hiking, and climbing. The hiking equipment available in the market vary in size, insulation, design, material, temperature rating, and other parameters. Countries like the US and Australia are witnessing a rise in the number of hikers since past few years. In the US, the number of hikers has risen from 33.06 million hikers in 2011 to 38.67 million hikers in 2015. The total number of visitor nights spent in Australia's caravanning and camping sector was 5.13 million between 2014 and the end of June 2015. Also, the rising interest in outdoor activities is expected to lead to the consistent growth of the hiking gear and equipment during the forecast period. Nearly half of the American population took part in at least one outdoor activity in 2015.

The basketball equipment market has numerous prominent basketball equipment vendors who are vying for the market share prominence. The National Basketball Association (NBA), which is the most prestigious basketball league, forms a crucial contract for these market players. The end of adidas's contract in 2016-2017 will open up avenues for different market players. However, after much speculation, Nike will take the NBA outfit rights in 2017, further cementing the company's hold in the market. This eight-year contract with the association, which is worth more than a billion dollars, will provide Nike with almost 90% of the basketball footwear market share.In this Technavio report, we have covered the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global basketball equipment market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report has taken into consideration the revenue generated from the retail sales of basketball equipment to individual consumers. However, the break-up of these end-users into men's, women's, and kids' sections has not been provided in the report. Forecasting is based on the projected demand for basketball equipment and average unit price estimations for the next five years. The report does not cover any information regarding any unorganized retail markets for its calculations.

Baby and child proofing products that do not contain BPA, phthalates, lead, and other toxic substances are expected to gain traction as consumers are increasingly conscious of the safety of the products they use, which is also replicated in their choice for children's safety products.Consumers are hiring baby and child safety professionals for child proofing services at their homes. These specialists provide customized services according to the requirement of the consumers. The trend is expected to be more evident in developing countries where awareness about child safety products is on the rise and consumers have the financial ability to opt for baby and child proofing services.Over the coming years, child safety product vendors are expected to focus on expanding their reach to developing countries. To that end, vendors may leverage online platforms to effectively utilize the growth in Internet penetration rates in these regions.This report presents the current scenario and the growth prospects of the global baby and child proofing products market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the retail sales of baby and child proofing products for children aged 0-4 years. The report includes market segmentation by product category, distribution channel, and geography. For calculation of the market size, the report does not consider the sales of travel proofing and outdoor proofing products.

The camping equipment industry has witnessed a transition from conventional camping equipment like rope and pole tents to modernized camping equipment like backpacking tents and other tent accessories like sleeping bags, stoves, air mats,and coolers. The modernized camping equipment is augmenting the market growth at a CAGR of 4.28% by value, and 4.05% by volume.Although conventional tents and bare-bones bivvies are still available to traditional campers, many campsites have evolved to more modern camping experiences.The modern camping sites provide amenities like indoor bathrooms, washers and dryers, and free Wi-Fi. Moreover, some campsites offer heated pools, waterslides,zip lines, golf carts, and many more such luxurious amenities. For instance,Kampgrounds of America (KOA), is one of the luxurious campsites that provides deluxe cabin rentals with flat screen TVs and air conditioning for elite customers who want to experience outdoor recreational activities with all the conveniences of home. Such premium experiences attract more campers every year, which in turn,boosts the camping equipment market in the US.The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the camping equipment market in the US for 2016-2020.

Skiing is a popular sport with over 110 million skiers across the globe recorded in 2015. The US continues to remain the most preferred destination for skiing as it has around 14 million skiers. Also, Europe has around 60 million skiers who ski mostly in the Alps. Increasing government initiatives across the globe, and infrastructure development in South Korea and China for the upcoming Winter Olympics continue to drive market growth. The Chinese government's plan to increase the number of skiers to 300 million before the Winter Olympics in 2022 will be a major growth factor. The falling value of the pound in the UK is making ski equipment cheaper in stores as compared to online retail. This can help increase sales for a certain period of time. The market has been dominated by key players such as Amer Sports, Newell Brands, and Rossignol. However, the market has still an opportunity for new players as the sport is expanding in countries like China, Australia, and India.

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