WFSGI and FESI pay tribute to passing of ‘instrumental’ past President, Frank A. Dassler
Dear FESI Members, Dear Friends of the Sporting Goods Industry, It is with deep sadness that the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) and the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) write to inform you of the passing of their...
Apparel and Footwear Industry proposes a Green Recovery Plan to the European Authorities
Key apparel and footwear organisations come together to present a new proposal for a Green Recovery Plan for Europe. The Policy Hub, a joint effort of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) and...
FESI applauds the ratification of the EU-Vietnam FTA by the Vietnamese National Assembly
Today, the National Assembly of Vietnam has approved the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). “With the approval of the EVFTA by the National Assembly, the final milestone before the entry into force of the agreement has now been reached”...
The sporting goods industry severely affected by the COVID-19 crisis
Companies are in urgent need of liquidity and cash flow support according to the latest FESI survey Today, FESI is unveiling the results of a flagship survey conducted among its members to assess the impact of the current COVID-19 crisis on the sporting goods...
FESI calls on people to stay physically active to protect their health and well-being during coronavirus outbreak
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 the recent measures...
FESI calls on the EU and Member States to support the European Sporting Goods Industry
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 EU and Member States to...
FESI supports The Policy Hub’s Statement on the Circular Economy Action Plan publication
The Policy Hub welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan to boost circularity, and especially its focus on the textiles sector. The concept of circular economy and sustainable business models is not new to the...
FESI co-signs an industry letter on Digital means and mandatory product information
Ms Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for ‘A Europe fit for the Digital Age’ Mr Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for the ‘European Green Deal’ Mr Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for...
FESI expands its membership base to surf industry manufacturers
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is proud to officially announce the arrival of a new member, the European Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (EuroSIMA), the only European association aiming to unite boardsports companies and promote...
Approval of EU-Vietnam FTA: a turning point for the expansion of the sporting goods industry
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) applauds today’s European Parliament plenary vote in favor of the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Vietnam (EVFTA), paving the way for dynamic growth in trade relations between...
FESI co-signs a call for Members of the European Parliament to ratify the EU-Vietnam Agreements
The EU-Vietnam FTA: Opportunities for European and Vietnamese business, consumers and workers Growing better together Following on from the strong support of the International Trade committee on 21st January 2020, the undersigned business associations respectfully...
FESI strongly welcomes INTA’s vote in favor of the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) strongly welcomes today’s vote of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA), giving its green light for the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Vietnam...