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SPORT 2000 now has a brand that replaces all previous exclusive brands – WITEBLAZE. The 360° approach consisting of textile, equipment and footwear is characterised by a multifunctional brand approach and timeless design without compromising on performance. A brand full of potential for dealers, producers and consumers. Verena Isabel Schledorn, Senior Category Manager for Outdoor […]

Consistent implementation of the SPORT 2000 multi-category retail concept successfully raises sports retailing in Mauritius to a new level. The first SPORT 2000 store in Mauritius offers an impressive shopping experience for sports enthusiasts and emerging new markets for the industry. The SPORT 2000 flagship store at Tribeca Mall has been a must-visit destination for […]

With the launch of Ski Experts by SPORT 2000 Germany, the international buying group is continuing its successful push for specialisation. Consolidated expertise in the specialised stores is a win-win-win situation, especially for customers, retailers and the sporting goods industry. Bernhard Leichtfried, international category manager for winter sports, and Marvin Krieter, international marketing manager for […]

Performance, functionality and sustainability: athletes are not willing to give up any of these qualities. Renewable natural materials fulfil these high demands, making them very much in vogue at the moment. Peter Krause, Creative Director and Product Development Apparel at SPORT 2000 International, is an expert in natural materials. He talks in our interview about […]

From suppliers and producers to distributors and end customers: the climate crisis is being tackled in every corner of sports retail. Together with other conscientious brands like Hummel, SPORT 2000 International is consolidating strengths and setting a new course to a more sustainable future in sports retail.  “Sport goes back to our very beginning; it’s […]

  Responsible corporate actions have always been the basis of sincere and trustworthy business practices. In recent years, the expectations of how businesses are to behave in this context have been defined using the term “ESG”. ESG stands for environmental, social and corporate governance. The three-part phrase is now an integral part of the corporate […]

With the start of the new school term in autumn, regular physical education sessions are back on the timetable for children and teenagers. Sufficient exercise is essential for healthy development, especially as obesity and inactivity are on the rise. The sports industry is making an important contribution in motivating the population’s youngsters to get involved […]

Buy less, buy better: the sustainable trend that is sweeping across fashion, technology and food consumption has now reached sports retail as well. SPORT 2000 is responding to this change in thinking within society by introducing a new brand: WITEBLAZE. From the 2023 summer season onwards, WITEBLAZE will replace all previous SPORT 2000 own brands […]

As part of its new campaign, SPORT 2000 will be presenting a uniform brand identity in all SPORT 2000 countries for the first time in its history. The goal is to emotionalize the brand and achieve a sustained increase in brand awareness. Margit Gosau, CEO of SPORT 2000 International and SPORT 2000 GmbH, and Mike […]

Running shoes with thick, padded soles, known as cushioned running shoes, are the current must-have for runners. Alongside traditional running, trail running is also starting to trend. Misael Mester, partner and concept manager of SPORT 2000 GmbH’s Running division, covers the current trends in the running sector in this blog article.  Running has been a […]