The sporting goods group received top honors for both its stores and online shop after a nationwide consumer survey.
Intersport Austria has once again been voted “Best Retailer of the Year 2025/26” in the sports category, receiving the award for both its brick-and-mortar stores and online platform. The award is based on 72,222 consumer evaluations conducted between May and August 2025 by Globis Consulting across 17 retail categories.
“This recognition means a lot to us – it comes directly from the people we serve every day,” said Franz Koll, CEO of Intersport Austria. “Especially in challenging times for retail, it shows that investing in quality, personal service and emotional shopping experiences pays off.” Marketing Director Johannes Kastenhuber added, “Our passion for sport should be felt in every shop and at every touchpoint. This award confirms that our premium service and customer focus are right on track.”
With over 280 locations across Austria and approximately 4,000 employees, Intersport Austria is the leading retailer of sporting goods in the market. The company also licenses stores in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, bringing the four-country group to 131 retailers and 355 locations.
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