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Intersport Austria sales rise 7% in H1
Strong winter sports demand and outdoor momentum supported above-market growth in the first half.
Sport 2000 sees outdoor drive 2025 growth
Outdoor emerged as the strongest category as the retail group outperformed the market with 8.2 percent growth.
OrthoLite India earns SATRA Gold accreditation
OrthoLite’s India facility becomes the first in the country to receive SATRA’s highest laboratory accreditation.
Sport 2000 sees outdoor drive 2025 growth
Outdoor emerged as the strongest category as the retail group outperformed the market with 8.2 percent growth.
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