Sports retail is evolving rapidly, just like its consumers. New target groups, emerging brands, rising demand for sustainability and constant technological advances are reshaping the playing field. In such a fast-moving environment, staying competitive means staying informed, inspired, and connected.
In order to better support the needs of retailers, the ISPO Retail Club will celebrate its premiere at the upcoming ISPO 2025. With the help of the free Retail Club, you will receive exclusive market insights and relevant industry data all year round. In addition, the Retail Club offers a free ticket to ISPO 2025, access to top retailers, curated matchmaking and valuable business connections.
We support ISPO in every way and will definitely be visiting. For me, ISPO is the indispensable international platform for the sports industry – here I can identify product innovations and market trends in a short space of time. I'm also looking forward to meeting the industry's leading minds in one place. We cannot support brands that do not exhibit themselves but request customer appointments, because ISPO thrives on active exchange and direct participation.
Whether on the field, in the hall, or behind the scenes, Success in sports depends on cooperation. Retail is also a people business, and nothing can replace direct contact when developing new ideas, evaluating trends, or overcoming new challenges.
ISPO is an opportunity to gain perspectives, exchange ideas with like-minded people (retailers and rental companies) from all over Europe, and talk to manufacturers and entrepreneurs in the industry. You should come to ISPO because ‘the cheese is always moving’ (Spencer Johnson).
Those who recognize what will be in demand tomorrow early on gain a clear competitive advantage. At ISPO 2025, retailers will experience new products firsthand. This allows them to classify innovations, new materials, and technological and sustainable developments early on and integrate them into their product planning. Direct exchange will also give retailers a better sense of consumers' near-future needs and expectations.
The importance of an international trade fair like ISPO cannot be overstated. For us, it is an efficient way to establish many international connections in a short period of time and find inspiration. It is also a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas with the purchasing team in a different setting, which often sparks new ideas for our business. Exchanging ideas with other retailers we meet in the aisles is valuable, too.
A trade show presentation is not only about showcasing new products, but also about presenting the entire brand. Trade show appearances provide inspiration for store design solutions and modern point-of-sale (POS) concepts. Retailers can find fresh ideas for designing sales areas, including innovative store design and presentation solutions and effective digital signage. Those who want to learn how to create real added value through a customer-centric shopping experience and stand out from the competition will find practical examples at ISPO.
Find out now how ISPO 2025 supports you and your business: with concrete orientation, network building and business opportunities.
The ISPO trade fair is a very important date in our industry calendar. Here we meet business partners from all over the world, including from outside Europe, and the discussions at the event determine our supplier schedule for the coming weeks. ISPO is also a valuable source of inspiration and for observing market trends. In recent years, there have been many changes both in the world and in the industry itself, which is also reflected in the nature of trade shows. I am observing the development of the exhibitor structure and the event format with interest—despite these changes, ISPO remains an extremely effective platform for us to meet and exchange experiences, and its presence in the calendar greatly facilitates and accelerates the process of communication and implementation of new collections.
Retailers face numerous current issues that require in-depth knowledge and guidance, such as artificial intelligence, new legal requirements, and innovative approaches to customer loyalty. Through a curated program of specialist presentations, panels, and workshops, retailers can gain relevant insights into current industry topics. As at previous events, sustainability will be a key focus.
The ISPO Retail Club offers a retail-specific conference program providing best practices, insights, and forward-looking store concepts for practical application.
We believe that exchange within the industry is fundamentally important, and personal meetings with old and potential new cooperation partners are beneficial for both sides. Before visiting trade fairs, we always check which contacts will be there and whether it is worth traveling. Due to our location and proximity, a select group of people will certainly visit the trade fair. How many will attend depends largely on the quality and number of exhibitors and our network.
For retailers, visiting ISPO 2025 means concentrated business at the highest level. The free Retail Club offers retailers opportunities to exchange ideas with industry experts and real best practices. In addition, members benefit from a VIP treatment, including a free ticket, access to the exclusive Retail Club Lounge and year-round access to exclusive market insights. Register now for the Retail Club and discover the latest trends. From 30. NOV. - 02. DEZ. in Munich - be there!
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