FESI calls on people to stay physically active to protect their health and well-being during coronavirus outbreak
Brussels, 23 March 2020 The COVID-19 crisis has affected the EU and its Member States in a sudden and dramatic manner, with an unprecedented impact on the health of European citizens. FESI, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry, would like to commend...
FESI calls on the EU and Member States to support the European Sporting Goods Industry
Brussels, 23 March 2020 FESI strongly welcomes the EU economic policy response to COVID-19 and calls on Member States to swiftly implement the proposed measures Amid the extraordinary health and economic crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19, FESI is calling on the...
FESI elects Puma General Counsel Intellectual Property as its new President
Brussels, 4 December 2019 Today, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Narriman as its new President. The vote took place during FESI’s annual General Assembly at the Brussels’ headquarters of the...
FESI welcomes new member and reinforces its ski membership base
Brussels, 7 June 2019 Today, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) officially welcomes a new member, K2 Sports (K2), leader in the creation of innovative winter sports tools. K2 will join the project membership category, alongside many other...
FESI joins forces with industry stakeholders for circular economy growth
Brussels, 28 May 2019 The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) today announced it will lead an effort to align the apparel, footwear, and textile industry on a European policy agenda around circular economy. The Policy Hub for Circular Economy brings together industry...
FESI welcomes EP vote on the EU-Japan EPA
Brussels, 12 December 2018 A major step has been taken today, during European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, with MEPs’ vote finally approving the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan. Once in force, this new agreement will create a trade zone...
FESI calls for concrete actions following the Council conclusions on sport
Brussels, 30 November 2018 EU ministers adopted new conclusions this week during the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council meeting, in which they recalled the economic dimensions of sport and its socio-economic benefits. Member States thus recognize that sport...
FESI and FEDAS take their collaboration to another level
Brussels, 17 October 2018 Today, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) and the European Federation of Sporting Goods Retail Associations (FEDAS) have signed a Cooperation Agreement that will support both organizations in creating new...
SAVE THE DATE – ISPO Digitize
FESI is collaborating with ISPO Digitize, a platform addressing the future of the industry that culminates in a huge summit once a year. ISPO Digitize summit will take place on the 28-29 June 2018 in ICM München. The event is for anyone who wants to...
A Fresh Start for the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry
The Annual General Assembly of the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry, held on the 24th November 2017, elected Frank Dassler as its new President for a two year term of office. The assembly also endorsed the appointment of a new FESI...
FESI welcomes the European Parliament Report on Sport Policy
FESI welcomes the European Parliament Report on Sport Policy Left to right: FESi Secretary General (Alberto Bichi) with MEP Hannu Takkula. Today the European Parliament voted in favour of the own initiative report “on an integrated approach to Sport Policy: good...
International sports brands’ representatives hold round table on industry matters with UEFA
FESI and UEFA proactively discuss Kit regulations. On this picture: presentation on Kit Regulations held at UEFA headquarter. On the 29th of November, a delegation composed of several FESI experts and sport brand officials travelled to the UEFA headquarters,...