Increased Focus On Diversity, Theme Nights Instrumental in MiLB Merchandise Sales Growth
With constant external concern over professional baseball’s lack of fan diversity and dry nature, Minor League Baseball has found success celebrating its multiculturalism and its unique theme nights, which is now trickling down to its merchandise sales. During the 2018 season, MiLB registered record-setting merchandise sales statistics among its 25-highest performing teams. During that stretch, MiLB posted over $73 million in retail sales — a 4.2% increase year-over-year. Since the 2011 season, MiLB has improved its merchandise sales numbers by […]
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