United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC), a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories, has recently appointed Sven Kuchta as its new Sales Director for EMEA. With extensive experience in the fashion industry, he steps into this role with a mission to drive ULAC's growth across Europe,...
Nov 29, 2024
Fashion designer Philipp Plein is known for his eye-catching looks with lots of glitz and glamour. With the Plein Sport sportswear line, the designer wants to break new ground and not polarise with the sports collection as much as with his fashion line, nor does the designer have the luxury world in his sights. Experience shows that it is not...
Jan 8, 2024
It felt like Ispo at its best: Full exhibition halls, well-attended trade fair stands, a buzz of international voices. And the first snow was falling outside. The sporting goods trade fair kicked off the new order season for autumn/winter 2024 with a promising start. More exhibitors, high internationality, lots on the programme Following the...
Dec 1, 2023
In recent years, a significant cultural and eco-fueled shift has emerged that is reimagining the way we view, interact, and move within the world around us. As we approach incoming seasons through a more urgent emphasis on sustainability, a focus on intentional design has presented activewear brands an opportunity to rethink classic silhouettes...
Nov 21, 2023
A trade fair seeking cooperation with a wholesale platform: in today's fashion industry, it seems a wise move. Sports fair Ispo Munich is joining hands with wholesale platform Joor. Through the collaboration, the parties aim to broaden the sales options of ISPO brands, with the addition of a digital sales channel to the sports fair itself. "As a...
Nov 7, 2023
In a significant development for the global wholesale sports industry, JOOR, the world's leading digital wholesale ecosystem, and ISPO Munich, the world’s largest sports trade fair, have entered into a long-term partnership. Leveraging JOOR’s powerful digital wholesale platform and vast global network, this collaboration aims to enhance and...
Nov 6, 2023
Shortly before the opening of ISPO Munich, which will be held at the end of November for the first time, the lineup for the world’s leading sports trade fair is now set: 58 remarkable products and services were recognized with an ISPO Award during the jury’s final meeting this year. Visitors and journalists will be able to experience this group...
Dec 5, 2022
The mood at Ispo Munich, which ends Wednesday after three days, is varied but confident, reflecting the challenges of the current situation in retail and in the industry. In other words, there is uncertainty yet optimism. Many came to the German trade show, which reopened on Monday for the first time after a forced break of almost three years,...
Nov 30, 2022
Outdoor clothing brand Musto has signed a new long-term global partnership with Land Rover to produce and distribute a range of apparel, footwear and luggage. Launching for autumn/winter 2020, the five-year deal is an extension of the 24-piece Above and Beyond collection launched alongside the all New Land Rover Defender at the Frankfurt Motor...
Feb 5, 2020
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Ispo Munich, the sporting goods fair presented a new message for the coming seasons: More sustainability and expansion of the platform concept. A 50th anniversary would be a reason for many to spend a long time looking at the past - with nostalgic pictures and all that goes with it. This was not the...
Jan 31, 2020
Shock Absorber, the UK’s number one sports bra brand, has been recognised by ISPO, the world’s leading sports business network and largest trade fair for sports business. ISPO, a seal of quality for the sporting goods industry, has named Shock Absorber as the winner of the Base Layer category for its Ultimate Run Bra Padded, which features a dry...
Aug 26, 2019
One thing was made clear at this month’s Ispo Munich 2019 fair: The sportswear industry is getting serious about sustainability, and more and more brands are pushing the hot topic to the top of their agenda. Snow chaos at the beginning of the fair Taking place between 3-6 February, Ispo Munich offered exhibitors and visitors the best of winter...
Feb 15, 2019