Sporting goods

Globetrotter celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Managing Director Andreas Bartmann has almost completely experienced the entire history of the company. In an interview with ISPO.com he talks about euphoric beginnings and expansions, but also about necessary restructuring and new concepts.

From 26 to 29 January, ISPO Munich 2020 will once again be the most important event of the sporting goods industry. The early bird tickets are available until December 16, 2019.

A Puma manager succeeds outgoing Adidas man Frank A. Dassler: The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has elected Neil Narriman as its new president. It is intended to represent the interests of industry in digitisation and in the fight against counterfeit products.

After the sporting goods giant Adidas, Primaloft is now also working with Parley for the Oceans. The cooperation stands for the growing sense of sustainability in the sports business.

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.

China is becoming a testing ground for individualization in the sports industry. The first customizable shoe model in trend sport trail running was launched in Shanghai.

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.

What makes the mountaineering specialist so successful, and how does Bergzeit intend to develop the business further? Managing Director Stolzenberger provides information.

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.

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.