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Market for fishing gear grew by 6% in CE in 2020
2021-03-31 source own
The growth in the Fishing gear market in 2020 in Central and Eastern Europe grew by 6% with similar growth expected in 2021.
Czech sport Nutrition company has new distributor for Central Europe
2021-03-31 source http://www.chimpanzeebar.com
Czech Chimpanzee Natural Nutrition has agreed that Katadyn Group Switzerland will distribute their Sport Nutrition products in Austria, The Czech company focuses on natural ingredients manufacturing Energy Bars, Protein Bars, Energy Gels, Chews, Energy Drinks and Energy/Protein Shakes.
Decathlon building its largest store in Russia in Sochi
2021-03-30 source own
Decathlon is constructing its largest retail outlet in Russia in the southern city of Sochi which was the host city of the Winter Olympics in 2014 which is one of the main reasons for the company to build its largest store in Russia in this city.
Eurobuild cee invites cee cyclists in fill in a questionnaire
2021-03-26 source own
Eurobuild Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is inviting cyclists in CEE to fill in a questionnaire so that it can create a report to better understand cycling to work demand in the region.
German fitness health club market showing lower churn
2021-03-26 source own
The German health club market is experiencing a lot lower cancellation rate when compared to other Europe countries with a reduction of just below 12% of members during the covid lock down.
Medicover Adds Holmes Place to its Fitness clubs
2021-03-16 source own
At the beginning of March 2021, the well-known chain of fitness clubs Holmes Place joins the Medicover portfolio, which acquired 100% of the company's shares.
Sales growth for Winter Sports equipment in Russia
2021-03-16 source own
With Winter Sports being greater effected by covid Russia has seen positive growth in 2021 for Winter Sports equipment due to substantial snow and more lacks quarantine limitations so ski facilities have been able to continue to operate.
Amazon pushes the Polish market
2021-03-09 source own
With the launch of amazon.pl the worlds leading e-commerce company looks to develop further in the Polish market and take on Polands local e-commerce retailer Allegro.
E-bike Tender opens in Hungary
2021-03-09 source own
Hungary has just opened the 4th opportunity for a tender for ebikes, in the previous 3 rounds 2214 ebikes were purchased using these grants worth a total of HUF 238 million.
Increased bike demand in Russia for 2020
2021-03-01 source own
Demand for bikes has been growing in Russia even before the Covid-19 pandemic, with the demand for e-bikes being the leading growing bike sector in 2020.
Dutch Special needs bike manufacturer buys factory in Poland
2021-03-01 source own
Van Raam the Special needs bike manufacturer from the Netherlands has just brought a factory in Poland so that it can meet the growing demand for its bikes.
Hungary is thinking about bidding to host 2032 Olympics
2021-02-24 source own
In January 2021 Hungary established a committee to assess feasibility of hosting the IOC event in its capital Budapest.
Growth in outdoor sporting goods in Russia
2021-02-24 source own
In 2020 there was over 14% growth in demand for outdoor sporting and leisure goods in Russia a lot of this increase was due to restrictions for Covid 19 with most hotels resuming operations in July 2020. Some of the biggest sellers were Tents, Sleeping Bags, camping utensils, survival kits and stoves.There was also strong growth in other outdoor sports such as cycling, fishing, horse riding skate
Russia, Sportmaster launches a new PRO format store
2021-02-24 source own
Russia’s leading sporting goods retailer Sportmaster has just opened a new retail concept PRO format focusing on professional athletes.
4F Opens new store in Ukraine
2021-02-24 source own
4F the leading Polish Sports Apparel brand owned by OTCF has opened its first monobrand store in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev at the Retroville shopping center.
Garmin sets up manufacturing plant in Poland
2021-02-24 source own
Garmin the sports technology company has opened a new factory and distribution facility in Wroclaw, Poland.
Slinger agrees distribution channel for Russia
2021-02-24 source own
Slinger Bag has recently agreed a 5-year distribution agreement with Neva Sport LLC to be their distribution partner in the Russian market. Slinger Bag is a brand that mainly focuses on innovating game improvement equipment for tennis and as Neva Sport is one of Russia’s top tennis equipment distributors then it’s a good match. Neva Sport is also the exclusive distribution partner fo
Sailfish to sponsor IRONMAN events in Poland
2021-02-24 source own
German wetsuit brand, Sailfish, has signed up to become a new sponsor of IRONMAN events in Poland. The sponsorship agreement is initially for one year, with an option to extend for another two years.
Overview of Sports nutrition market in Poland
2021-02-23 source own
Over the last 5 years the sports nutrition market in Poland has experience impressive growth of over 30% but in 2020 the market contracted by 5% due to covid and the restrictions brought in to counter it.
New German distributor for Fila skates
2021-02-23 source own
Fila skates has a new distributor for Germany Schanner Eisehockeyartikel which focuses on the ice hockey and ice skating market.
Bike sales expected to grow in Germany in 2021
2021-02-23 source own
The German bicycle market is expecting 20% growth in 2021 according to David Eisenberger representing the German industry association ZIV
CEO of eMAG takes over Romanian Bike manufacturer Pegas
2021-02-23 source own
The 5 shareholders of leading Romanian bicycle manufacturer Pegas have agree to sell the company to Network One Distribution (NOD), a company 100% owned by Iulian Stanciu, the CEO of the biggest local online retailer in Romania - eMAG.ro.
Demand for cross-country skis skyrockets as Czech winter centres remain closed
2021-02-19 source own
Closed ski centres have forced Czechs to switch from downhill to cross country-skiing, Hospodářské noviny reports.
Medicover buys Poland's Fitness World clubs
2021-02-10 source own
Polish medical insurance outfit, Medicover, Polish medical insurance company has purchased Fitness World out of administration. Fitness World has 15 clubs in Poland which were placed in bankruptcy by previous owner, Pure Gym, on 17 November.
The largest bike factory in Europe is being built in Romania
2021-01-25 source own
Europe’s largest bike factory is under construction in Timisoara Romania, its expected to be finished in September 2021. The bike factory is being built by Sport Mechanical Workshop who is a partner of Decathlon.


