All FESI articles
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ArticleFESI elects new president and debates the future of sport
FESI elects Michael Nendwich as president and welcomes EU Sport Commissioner Glenn Micallef for strategic talks on Europe’s sport future.
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ArticleFESI: ‘Our members are committed to staying the course’
Secretary General Jérôme Pero explains how FESI works to turn EU sustainability and digital policies into workable solutions.
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ArticleFESI celebrated the 10th anniversary of the European Week of Sport
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry celebrated across Europe.
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ArticleEU and Indonesia sign free-trade deal
The agreement is welcomed by European sporting goods and footwear industry associations
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News briefsDecathlon joins FESI to strengthen EU-level industry representation
Decathlon has joined the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) as a member.
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ArticleNew association seeks to boost women’s leadership in sporting goods
The new initiative is supported by WFSGI and FESI.
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C-Suite Interview"We’re thinking too small about sport"
Why sport needs a bigger stage: FESI’s Michael Nendwich on health policy, community power and the industry’s untapped potential.
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ArticleSporting Goods Industry Dynamics’s second volume now released
The second volume of Eugenio Di Maria’s major reference work exploring global sporting goods and outdoor industry developments has been published.
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C-Suite InterviewFESI VP on the most disruptive AI tool for the sporting goods sector
FESI’s Michael Nendwich on AI, virtual try-ons and why tourism is a key growth driver for Europe’s sporting goods industry.
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News briefsThe sports industry is urging the EU to sustain funding
The EU’s next multiannual budget framework is under pressure from more than 150 organizations across Europe, who are urging it to safeguard sport funding.
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News briefsFESI hosts conference on sustainability in Sporting Goods
FESI Conference on sustainable policies takes place in Brussels.
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ArticleBook chronicling the sporting goods industry is out now
Eugenio Di Maria’s comprehensive new book explores the evolution of the global sporting goods and outdoor industries. It provides insights for decision-makers.
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ArticleSki Industry Climate Summit returns to ISPO Munich 2024
The trade show hosts Atomic’s second Ski Industry Climate Summit with partners POW, FESI and EOG, spotlighting climate action in winter sports.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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ArticleISPO Munich 2023: Alive and kicking
Our editors sum up the biggest themes, most important numbers, trends and pinch points on show at ISPO Munich 2023.
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ArticleFESI welcomes EU Council’s latest steps towards gender equality in sports
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has welcomed the steps taken by the European Council in recognizing the importance of gender equality in sport, calling it a “significant stride” towards the implementation of the recommendations set forth in FESI’s StrongHer manifesto. FESI commended the Council for its ...
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News briefsMeet the EDM team at ISPO Munich and join our panel with FESI and Adidas
Join our panel with FESI and Adidas on the information requirements for EU sustainable policies at ISPO Munich.
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ArticleRecap of the Ski Industry Climate Summit 2023
The recently concluded Ski Industry Climate Summit, hosted by Atomic, can be considered a significant milestone in the ski industry’s commitment to addressing climate challenges. The international congress, held Sept. 13-14, 2023, in Salzburg, Austria, gathered key stakeholders and witnessed remarkable progress towards a more sustainable future for winter sports. ...
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News briefsFESI supports rugby world cup team with a difference
The Rugby World Cup may have kicked off in Paris on Friday, but last week also saw the culmination of another rugby competition: The Parliamentary Rugby World Cup. Taking place at the Stade de la Faisanderie in Paris, the final game was between the UK Parliament rugby team and ...
