Shoptalk Europe 2026 wrap-up: AI and agentic commerce
The Barcelona event drew 4,500 leaders. Key takeaways on AI adoption, consumer trust and discovery-led commerce.
140 countries, one wellness show
The 20th-edition fitness and wellness trade show drew visitors from 140 countries, with international attendance up 25%.
Sportsdays FS 2027: 200 brands, one market, two days
With independents still structurally dominant and most brands entering via distributors, sportsdays functions as coordination infrastructure, not just a trade show
Nostalgia is not a strategy for the European Outdoor Week
The outdoor trade show’s Riva comeback generated real energy, and real questions about whether the industry has truly moved on.
Nordic Fabric Fair tests the fashion-sport convergence
Stockholm textile fair expands into sport, outdoor and fitness in a December relaunch covering fashion and functional sourcing.
ISPO launches Leaders Summit with €3 million investment programme
The ISPO Leaders Summit will open ISPO 2026 on 3 November in Amsterdam, convening a senior audience of C-suite executives, policymakers and industry leaders from across the global sport, outdoor and winter market.
RiminiWellness turns 20 with longevity at the centre
RiminiWellness returns to Rimini on May 28–31 with an expanded startup showcase and longevity programming.
Everything padel has become is coming to Barcelona in May 2026
The British army, a former champion and the global federation of padel walk into a trade show. It’s not a joke, but the set-up for the Padel Summit.
FIBO 2026: AI reshapes the fitness industry
From the Confex Hall to the Tech Valley, FIBO 2026 makes its most ambitious pivot yet – here’s what matters for sporting goods professionals.
ISPO 2026 box office opens in Amsterdam
Raccoon Media Group launches ticket sales for the trade fair’s first Amsterdam edition — with early-bird expo passes at €29 and Leaders’ Summit seats from €495.
European Outdoor Week 2026: The industry is moving from “No Excuses” to tangible action
From May 14–19, 2026, Riva del Garda will host the European Outdoor Week, with 400 brands confirmed.
Germany’s golf fair Rheingolf draws 10,000 visitors
Germany’s consumer golf fair drew 10,000 visitors to Düsseldorf and added a wellness section, reflecting golf’s growing lifestyle positioning.
Intertextile Shanghai Spring debuts pet fashion area
A new dedicated zone at Asia’s biggest apparel textile fair signals how seriously the industry is taking China’s booming market for pet fashion.
PGA Show hits 16-year attendance high
The 73rd edition welcomed professionals from 90 countries, with 1,195 brands showcasing innovations across 1.1m square feet of exhibition space.
EuroShop 2026, Feb. 22–26: Event guide
RFID tracking, unified commerce, and immersive fitness concepts take center stage at this year’s retail technology fair.
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026: Event guide
With 1,100 exhibitors and expanded activewear focus, the 2-4 February show addresses supply chain shifts and near-sourcing demand.
TaiSPO 2026 set to showcase fitness boom
TaiSPO 2026 debuts Motion Vision startup zone as global fitness equipment market heads toward $17bn. Event runs March 25–28 in Taipei.
Lindsey Vonn to join ISPO 2026 line up
Olympic champion and IIC CEO join C-suite conference as Raccoon Media Group and Messe München commit €3 million to reimagine trade show format.
Prowinter Test Days return to Carezza
On 12–13 January 2026, brands, retailers and rental operators converge on Carezza for Europe’s earliest alpine ski equipment test of the season.
Saltex 2025 draws 7,463 visitors to Birmingham
Saltex 2025 drew 7,463 visitors to Birmingham, with over half seeking new machinery and tech. The Learning Live program attracted more than 1,000 attendees.
