All WFSGI articles
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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.
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ArticleCOP28: Outdoor & sports industries put reconnection with nature and physical activity on agenda
Read here how COP 28 went for representatives from the sporting goods and outdoor industry.
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ArticleWFSGI to tackle physical inactivity with new strategic plan for the sporting goods industry
The World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) unveiled a strategic plan at ISPO Munich 2023. The aim is to take on the historically high rate of physical inactivity.
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ArticleWhat to expect from McKinsey’s Sporting Goods Report 2024
What’s coming up in McKinsey’s Sporting Goods Report 2024? We bring you the 4 key trends McKinsey is predicting, as presented at ISPO Munich.
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ArticleWFSGI / McKinsey
Sporting Goods Industry SurveySGI Europe would like to invite you to participate in this year’s WFSGI / McKinsey Sporting Goods Industry Survey.
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ArticleWFSGI announces leadership change
After 16 years, Robbert De Kock, President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), has decided to pass the baton to a new leader. The WFSGI Board of Directors appointed Emma (Mason) Zwiebler as interim CEO, effective Nov. 1, 2023. Source: ...
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ArticleHamburg Declaration to combat physical inactivity renewed, IOC supports efforts
Despite individual political efforts, including the German Prevention Act in 2015 and, in 2020, the World Health Organization’s “Global action plan on physical activity,” the trend toward global inactivity has not yet been significantly reduced or even reversed. Renowned scientific societies and organizations have therefore been calling for years on ...
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News briefsWorld Athletics and the WFSGI to deepen collaboration
The World Athletics and the World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue and strengthen their collaboration. (L) Sylvia Barlag, World Athletics Council Member and Co-Chair of the Shoe Working Group and (R) Robbert de Kock, President and CEO of ...
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ArticleWFSGI cooperates with WHO to improve global health
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Geneva that establishes a framework for collaboration to improve global health through increased physical activity and sports participation. Recent industry data shows that health and well-being are on ...
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News briefsWFSGI announces a new webinar with IP specialists
The WFSGI has announced a new webinar, “Protect your brand online.” The event is in partnership with online brand protection and IP infringement specialists, Corsearch. The “Protect your brand online: What’s new in 2023 and what is next?” webinar is in response to the rapid growth in e-commerce and digital ...
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News briefsCompliance & Risks and WFSGI launch Mastering Labelling Compliance Series
Compliance & Risks (C&R) and The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) have launched a “Mastering Compliance” fireside chat series. The series will discuss various compliance labeling challenges and product stewardship best practices with leading apparel industry experts. Themes include: Staying on top of upcoming regulatory changes; communicating ...
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ArticleA Dive into the unknown. The metaverse, NFTs and legal perspectives
The technology may be new, but it’s never too early to start thinking about protecting your brand in the metaverse. Our expert weighs in.
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Article“Clouds are gathering on the horizon” – WFSGI and McKinsey release 2023 report
“Clouds are gathering on the horizon for the global sporting goods industry,” says the Sporting Goods 2023 report released on Jan. 23, 2023.
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ArticleExperts share their retail insights and predictions for 2023 at ISPO
ISPO Munich 2022 provided plenty of expert insights into the state of retail as well as predictions for 2023. We summarize the key points.
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ArticleWSFGI elects new board of directors
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has elected a new Board of Directors for a three-year term at its General Assembly on Nov. 29, 2022, at ISPO Munich. Andy Rubin, deputy chair Pentland Group Ltd., has been elected the new chair of the board of the WFSGI. ...
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SponsoredDanny Cassidy: “Be future-focused”
Compliance and circularity: catalysts for digital innovation. How brands can keep up in a world full of regulatory change.
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News briefsRegistration open for WFSGI Annual Meetings, General Assembly and World Sports Forum
The online registration for the WFSGI 2022 Annual Meetings, General Assembly and World Sports Forum is open. The events are taking place from Nov. 28-30 2022 in Munich, parallel to ISPO Munich. 2022 is a WFSGI election year, and a new chairman and board of directors will be elected. The ...
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News briefsFree WFSGI and McKinsey webinar on July 7: Industry challenges and potential solutions
On Thursday, July 7, 2022, McKinsey & Company and WFSGI will co-present a webinar that will explore the challenges that the sporting goods industry is currently facing. The free webinar follows McKinsey’s second annual sporting goods industry report, “Sporting Goods 2022 – The New Normal is here.” Inflation and the ...
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News briefsNew WFSGI webinar on regulatory trends in the sport and fashion industry
WFSGI and Compliance & Risks offer a webinar on regulatory trends. Stacey Bowers, manager global market access at Compliance & Risks and Charlotte Giudicelli, head of legal at WFSGI, will present the latest regulations and mandatory standards establishing labeling requirements for the sport and fashion industry. The webinar is scheduled ...
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ArticleUpdate: Sports companies and the war in Ukraine
We had previously reported on first, early measures taken by some sports companies such as Nike, Haglöfs and Mammut following Russia’s attack against Ukraine. In the meantime, other companies have joined, and industry groups and federations are also taking action. We have summarized the activities that we are aware of. ...
