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In a time when global sports retail is becoming more centralised and competitive, hummel and SPORT 2000 International are taking a different approach. Their partnership is built on shared values, customer closeness, and deep specialisation. Together, they aim to redefine what modern sports retail looks like. “Even with all the digitalisation, consumers are gravitating back […]

Sporting events move the sports industry worldwide. Host countries, sports stores, brands and sports clubs are hoping for increased profits, more attention and greater enthusiasm for numerous sports. Major events in particular, such as European Championships, World Cups or the Olympic Games, receive international coverage and public attention. Alexander Löbe, Managing Director of ABSOLUTE TEAMSPORT, […]

E-sport, professional and competitive gaming, is much more than just a trend – so much so that it is shaping the future of sports retail. We interview Tobias Koser, Project Manager Marketing at SPORT 2000 International and André Navratil, Senior Category Manager Training/Lifestyle at SPORT 2000 International about the relevance of e-sports for sports retailers. […]

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 […]

Team sports have a permanent place in our society. There are more than 100,000 team sports clubs in Germany and Austria alone. Athletes having the correct and, above all, same gear plays a particularly important role. SPORT 2000 has a range of top international brands, such as hummel and PUMA, equipping clubs with the highest […]

Two years ago, SPORT 2000 International launched the specialised retail format ABSOLUTE. The market has shown that hyper-specialisation leaves room for growth. SPORT 2000’s international concept allows retailers to dramatically increase their visibility and guarantees closer cooperation at eye-level with network and suppliers alike. This enables independent sports retailers to focus still more intensively on […]