All World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry articles
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ArticleJoin SGI Europe’s Webinar: Engaging consumers through physical activity narratives
With $169bn in sporting goods revenue at risk, SGI Europe and WFSGI host Nike and Asics on March 3, 2026, to discuss physical activity-driven growth strategies.
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ArticleWEF links sports economy growth to activity
The Geneva-based global policy forum outlines how inactivity and climate risks could threaten future growth in the sports economy.
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ArticleWFSGI launches ESG learning academy
The global sporting goods industry body teams up with a German learning specialist to roll out a new ESG education platform.
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News briefsWFSGI partners with Worldly on ESG data
The global sporting goods association teams up with a sustainability data platform to close gaps between ESG ambition and action.
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News briefsWFSGI joins global business body
The global sporting goods association strengthens its advocacy reach by joining the world’s largest business organization.
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News briefsWFSGI joins launch of global Active Children Coalition, tackling youth inactivity crisis
A new international coalition brings together sports, health, and education groups to combat historically low activity levels among children worldwide.
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ArticleUN declaration boosts global support for physical activity
WFSGI and top global sports brands celebrate a major UN policy shift recognizing physical activity as a cost-effective solution for addressing global health challenges.
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News briefsIntertek and WFSGI launch global compliance tool
The new partnership aims to streamline regulatory compliance for sporting goods companies through centralized tools and expert guidance.
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ArticleSporting goods industry targets global inactivity
A new global report warns of rising physical inactivity and highlights how the sports sector aims to drive inclusive movement worldwide.
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ArticleWFSGI urges action on $300bn inactivity crisis
The global industry group is calling for stronger public-private partnerships to reverse a growing physical inactivity crisis projected to cost billions.
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ArticleOutdoor industry has potential to be transformative force for climate action
A new international report highlights how active lifestyles and smarter wardrobes could make the outdoor and sports sector a powerful climate solution.
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ArticleTobias Gröber to leave Messe München after 28 years
After almost three decades of shaping international trade shows at MMG, Tobias Gröber steps down to bring his expertise to another trade show company as CEO.
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ArticleFrom interim to permanent: WFSGI Board elects Zwiebler as CEO
Source: WFSGI WFSGI CEO Emma Zwiebler The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) announced that Emma (Mason) Zwiebler has been appointed permanent WFSGI Chief Executive Officer from May 1, 2024. The decision was taken at a recent WFSGI Board Meeting in London after Zwiebler’s successful ...
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News briefsWFSGI and McKinsey: The new normal is here
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) and McKinsey & Company have teamed up to present the sporting goods industry’s second annual report called “Sporting Goods 2022: The New Normal is Here.” The report comes after the sporting goods industry experienced a tailwind year, often driven by pandemic-related ...
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News briefsWFSGI members elect two cycling executives to board of directors
In a postal vote among its members, the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has elected three new board members. The results of the written ballot were officially announced at the virtual WFSGI board meeting on Sept. 21. Elected as industry representatives were: Ton Anbeek (CEO of Accell ...
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ArticleWFSGI to assist the sporting goods industry to bridge period of recovery
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has shared the outcome of the October edition of its WFSGI Covid-19 Impact Survey. As a summary, the federation said that “the industry has a plan, but will need time to adopt and adapt to changes triggered by the pandemic.” Executive ...
