Sporting goods industry

The latest figures from the Austrian Association of Sporting Goods Manufacturers and Suppliers (VSSÖ) show increased sales in the ski industry. ISPO.com has summarized the most important figures and names the most important trend in the purchase decision.

Which sports brands are particularly popular in Germany? A large consumer study provides answers. In addition to the global players Adidas and Nike, an Asian brand also made it into the top seven.

Lindsey Vonn joins the sports business after her professional career. The former alpine ski ace is a new shareholder in the Swedish goggle brand YNIQ.

ISPO Brandnew 2020 honours the most innovative startups in the sports industry. The Winners and Selected Brands of the eight categories have been determined, but who will secure the title of "Overall Winner"? The decision will be made at ISPO Munich 2020.

Francesca Lusini, President of Post Card, talks with ISPO.com about the brand's focus and "the greatest revolution of our times". She also tells ISPO.com, why the brand returns to ISPO Munich in 2020.

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.

The outdoor brand The North Face pursues a noble approach: sustainability counts for Americans not only in their own products, but also in the minds of the consumers. The company has a number of ideas for this.

With the Higg Index, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) aims to create a standardized evaluation system for performance in sustainability.

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.