Year after year this day breaks records in the trade: the 11/11, the so-called Singles Day. The largest shopping event in the world continues to grow - and has now opened up new markets.

The sporting goods giant will close the Speedfactories in Germany and the USA by April 2020 at the latest. The company is now using the findings of the sneaker factory at other locations.

For the ninth time, ISPO honors outstanding products and services of the sports industry with the renowned ISPO Award. The early bird application is still on.

Gertrude "Gert" Boyle died at the age of 95 years on 3.11.2019. That's what her company Columbia Sportswear said. With Boyle called "Tough Mother" a true legend leaves the sports business.

Growth in the e-bike sector is increasing. In 2018, the turnover of worldwide pedelec sales was 14.775 billion dollars. According to a study, however, the end of the profits has by no means been reached.

From 26 to 29 January, ISPO Munich 2020 will once again be the most important event of the sporting goods industry. Ticket sales has started and offers discounted tickets until mid-December.

Winter sports experienced a summer of resignations: With Laura Dahlmeier, Felix Neureuther or Marcel Hirscher, winter sports lost its most famous athletes. But this creates space for new ski stars. ISPO.com shows the most important.