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Athletic Apparel Unit Sales Growth

measures year-over-year change in athletic apparel units sold.

By Lee BaileyPublished Oct 1, 2026

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Research date: Oct 1, 2026Use the dated article and cited sources for the definition, examples, and stated limitations.
Operating-model context: 10 connected conceptsPart of the reviewed Athletic Footwear, Apparel & Channel Economics; issuer definitions remain distinct where disclosed.
Company examples: 1 reviewed companyRelationships reflect supported examples, not a normalized cross-company KPI ranking.

Unit growth isolates physical volume from ASP
One unit is not a standardized economic basket
Part of the Athletic Footwear, Apparel & Channel Economics
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Athletic apparel unit sales growth measures the year-over-year change in physical apparel units sold.

NIKE reported a 1% increase in NIKE Brand apparel unit sales in fiscal 2026.

Unit growth isolates physical volume from ASP

Currency-neutral apparel revenue increased 2%, with higher ASP per unit contributing approximately 1 percentage point.

Separating unit growth helps distinguish physical demand from price and mix.

One unit is not a standardized economic basket

Apparel categories differ in price points, product mix, geography, promotions, and channel exposure.

Pair unit movement with athletic apparel ASP revenue contribution and currency-neutral apparel revenue growth.

Primary source: NIKE fiscal 2026 Form 10-K.

Part of the Athletic Footwear, Apparel & Channel Economics

Connects NIKE Brand product-line demand, unit and ASP effects, and owned-versus-wholesale channel growth.

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Where this concept fits

Units and ASP contributionCurrent relationship
Unit sales growth isolates physical volume while disclosed ASP revenue contribution captures price, product mix, discounting, and channel mix effects on product-line growth.
Apparel ASP ContributionApparel Unit Sales GrowthCurrent conceptFootwear ASP Contribution Footwear Unit Sales Growth
Product-line revenue growth
Currency-neutral footwear and apparel revenue growth show how NIKE Brand product demand moved after foreign-exchange effects while retaining separate unit and ASP drivers.
Apparel Currency-Neutral Growth Footwear Currency-Neutral Growth
Distribution channel growth
Wholesale, Direct, Digital, and owned-store growth show how distribution channels can diverge as partner demand, traffic, geography, and channel mix change.
Brand Digital Sales Growth Brand Direct Revenue Growth Brand Store Sales Growth Brand Wholesale Revenue Growth

Apparel ASP Contribution
Apparel Currency-Neutral Growth
Apparel Unit Sales GrowthCurrent concept
Brand Digital Sales Growth
Brand Direct Revenue Growth
Brand Store Sales Growth
Brand Wholesale Revenue Growth
Footwear ASP Contribution
Footwear Currency-Neutral Growth
Footwear Unit Sales Growth

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NKEOpen operating-model research →10 of 10 reviewed concepts in Athletic Footwear, Apparel & Channel EconomicsUnits and ASP contribution4 of 4 bridge concepts supportedContinue through this bridge:Apparel ASP Contribution Footwear ASP Contribution Footwear Unit Sales Growth

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Compare physical apparel unit growth separately from product mix, channel mix, discounting, and ASP effects.

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