All Associations articles
-
ArticleEU parliament advances directive to combat greenwashing – FESI applauds
In a bid to shield consumers from deceptive environmental advertising, the European Parliament has advanced its stance on establishing a verification and pre-approval system for environmental marketing claims. Under the proposed green claims directive, companies must substantiate claims such as “biodegradable,” “less polluting,” “water-saving,” or “bio-based content” before promoting their ...
-
News briefsATP agrees new partnership with Saudi Arabian PIF
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the global governing body of men’s professional tennis, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) have agreed a new multi-year strategic partnership with a focus on enhancing global tennis. Upon the terms of the agreement, PIF will become the official naming partner of the ...
-
News briefsMEP Frankowski backs FESI manifesto for inclusive sports
MEP Tomasz Frankowski, Co-Chair of the Sports Group in the European Parliament, has thrown his support behind the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) Manifesto for the upcoming EU elections. FESI, in a statement, emphasized that this endorsement “underscores the alignment between FESI’s vision and the crucial work ...
-
News briefsTennis Industry Association rebrands to serve diverse community
Tennis Industry Association (TIA) has undergone a transformation, rebranding itself as the Racquet Industry Research Group (RIRG). The change signifies more than just a shift in name; it marks a strategic move to broaden its mission and serve the entire racquet sports community with research and data. Recognizing the diverse ...
-
News briefsA new association of Italian trade fairs
IT-EX is the name of a new association of Italian international trade fairs, created with the objective of promoting the interests of the sector and its internationalization. The new body, established on Feb. 7, was founded by Fondazione Fiera Milano with AIMPES Servizi, A.N.C.I. Servizi, ASSOMAC Servizi, CEU – Centro ...
-
ArticleOpportunities ahead – WFSGI and McKinsey release 2024 report
2023 was a year of ups and downs. Despite facing challenges, WFSGI and McKinsey’s new Sporting Goods Report argue that it’s not all headwinds.
