FESI co-signs a joint statement to alert on the direction taken by the Parliament on the DSA
Brussels, 3 December 2021 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) co-signs a joint statement by 25 business, consumer and civil society organisations, sounding the alarm on the current direction of the European Parliament’s negotiations on the...
FESI strongly welcomes the adoption of MEP Frankowski’s report on the EU sports policy and calls on the Commission and Member States to take action
Brussels, 26 October 2021 As more than ten years have passed since the Lisbon Treaty mandate to act in the field of sport, the adoption of MEP Frankowski’s report assessing the EU sport policy was very timely and needed. In fact, the Federation of the European...
FESI pledges to promote healthy lifestyles as part of its participation in the 2021 edition of the European Week of Sport
Bled, 24 September 2021 Yesterday, in the framework of the opening ceremony of the European Week of Sport held in Bled (Slovenia), the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) presented its pledge in support of the new initiative launched by the...
FESI welcomes the new EU Generalised scheme of preferences and calls for a fair, transparent, and legally predictable legal framework
Brussels, 22 September 2021 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to renew the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Regulation (GSP). FESI firmly believes that the new GSP, including the GSP+ and EBA...
WINTER SPORTS BUSINESS 2021/2022 – ANOTHER CATASTROPHIC SEASON MUST BE AVOIDED
Brussels, 17 September 2021 2020 was an extremely demanding year for the sporting goods trade in Europe, especially for the winter sport sector. Marked by planning uncertainties due to the pandemic, various lockdowns and irrational and often inconsistent travel...
Textile and apparel industry alliance moves closer to release of an international microfibre shedding standard
Brussels, 6 September 2021 A sector alliance that was formed to tackle issues relating to microplastics has completed the next phase of its project to develop a harmonised industry standard for the supply chain. The Cross Industry Agreement (CIA) has revealed the...
FESI co-signs a joint letter to ensure a smart transition towards digital product information to consumers
Together with 20 other industry associations, FESI co-signed a joint industry letter calling for the European Commission to adopt a coordinated approach to allow for digital means to provide product information. Link to the letter
FESI and European School Sport Day renew their partnership to get kids more active
Brussels, 12 July 2021 After a very successful partnership last year, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) will once again support the European School Sport Day (ESSD) initiative, which aims to promote physical activity and get schools on the...
FESI is proud to announce the new ISO certification of MDV Sports GRIPWALK® sole: a significant milestone for the winter sports industry that will increase comfort and safety for all consumers
Brussels, 14 June 2021 First introduced at ISPO in 2016, the GRIPWALK® ski boots binding system enables easier, safer, and increased comfort when walking in ski boots. Initially designed by FESI member Marker & Dalbello (also known as MDV Sports), the GRIPWALK®...
The sporting goods industry on its way to recovery despite ski sector severely hit by a global white season
Brussels, 2 June 2021 One year after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is publishing a new study, taking the pulse of its members on the COVID-19's impact on their businesses. Stores’ closures, supply...
FESI mourns the passing of its former President Horst Widmann
It is with great sorrow that FESI has been informed of the passing of its former President, Horst Widmann. We hereby wish to extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and all those who were fortunate enough to have known him. Elected in 2004, Horst Widmann...
FESI mapping of COVID-19 national measures
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