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Poland Sets Its Sights on the 2040 Olympics: A Transformational National Project Takes Shape

Poland has taken its first decisive step toward one of the most ambitious goals in its modern sporti

Axglo Strengthens European Network with Official Distributors in the UK, Czech Republic, Germany, and Slovak Republic

Axglo, the Canadian golf equipment specialist renowned for its premium push carts and golf accessori

VAT Becomes Official Supplier to Swiss-Ski and Backs Biathlon Star Amy Baserga

VAT, a global leader in high-end vacuum solutions, has signed a three-season partnership with Swiss-

The Mountain Studio Reports 44% Sales Growth as Marcel Hirscher Targets Year-Round Outdoor Brand Expansion

The Mountain Studio, the premium outdoor apparel company co-founded by ski racing legend Marcel Hirs

SGS Expands Global Cycling Testing Expertise with Acquisition of EFBE

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, has announced the acquisi

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EU Bank Introduces Financial Instruments to Support Georgian Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

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The EIB Group (European Investment Bank and Europe Investment Fund) is delivering on the main objective of developing the private sector of Georgia by implementing two new programmed designed and developed alongside the European Commission.

Bowling and Pool in Tarasy Zemkowe

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The Tarasy Zamkowe shopping centre of Lublin has become home to a 2,300 sqm Masters Bowling and Billiards club.

Specialized Opens New German Pop-Up Store

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Specialized continued the momentum of releasing their second model in the Turbo pedal-assist line – the Vado - by opening a new pop-up store in Germany.

New hybrid components for e-MTB from DT Swiss

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Known for their bicycle wheels and various other components, DT Swiss is now set to introduce a brand new series of system wheels for e-MTBs. Seen as a ‘hybrid’ between strong and light components, the company believe that the rims, hubs, and spokes will allow the full power of the e-MTB to be released.

Skoda partnership with the German Ice Hockey Federation

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Each year, companies fight it out to have their name placed on the back of the German ice hockey team’s jersey.

Allegro sees boost in sporting goods online category

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In recent years, Allegro has gained a strong grip on the e-commerce market in Poland and they are now reporting that the ‘sporting goods’ category is seeing huge growth.

5% growth in retail sales for Czech Republic

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In February alone, retail sales improved by nearly one whole percentage point which is a 5% increase compared to the same month in the previous year.

E-MTB improvements for Austria

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In 2016, we can now see that the e-bike market grew significantly in Austria with a huge contribution coming from e-MTB sales in particular.

European growth is the target for McFit

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Within Germany, McFit has been making huge progress in recent years and they are now set to grow further into Europe and even outside of the continent

Poland:Iguana planning for huge growth in the years ahead

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When it comes to sports clothing and accessories, the Iguana Group has been making huge strides as of late. Based in Poland, they now have seven main brands with licenses to sell many others.

New Golf Channel for Polish viewers

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For all Cyfrowy Polsat subscribers, Golf Channel is now available across Poland. Former head of UPC Polska, Axel Springer Polska, and Agora, Marek Sowa has teamed up with the subscription service to bring this golf service to national viewers.

GO Sport targets Poland online growth

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Currently, there are 50 GO Sport stores across Poland but this is a number that continues to increase as well as boosting their online platform with a new e-commerce store.

Poland; New ownership for Jelena Gora and Karpacz Hotel

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After signing the preliminary contracts back in February, it all went quiet for a while but the sales of Jelena Gora and Karpacz have now gone through.

New EBRD partnership for Societe Generale Expressbank

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Thanks to a new agreement between the Societe Generale Expressbank (SGEB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Bulgarian companies will now have improved access to finance in order to boost the competition within certain markets.

Czech Masters extended until 2023

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As we head ever closer to the 2018 Ryder Cup, the qualification process will begin in August at the Czech Masters where Martin Kaymer, double Major Champion, will lead the field.

New chain of stores for Russian Olympic outfitter

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Thanks to an agreement with the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), ZA Group will now dress the Russian Olympic team at all forthcoming events.

Review of Czech Republic Bicycle Market

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Throughout the majority of 2016 (barring the last two months), Czechia was very much focused on car production with over one million units leaving the factories.

is this end of gym equipment for Fitness First

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Over the years, Fitness First has become a key leader in the gym industry all over Europe. However, could they now be moving away from gym equipment?

2026 Winter Games bid for Switzerland

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In recent weeks, there has been one major rumour surrounding the Swiss sporting industry and we finally have confirmation that the 2026 Winter Games bid has been approved by the sporting parliament in Switzerland.

A Leading Scandinavian Manufacturer of sporting shoes accessories Seeks Distributors in Central Europe.

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A manufacturer of high quality sporting shoes accessories from Scandinavia is looking for distributors and agents to represent their products in Poland, Czech, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia and the Baltic States.

Development strategy for Martes Sport

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In 2017, Martes Sport is set to open no less than 60 new stores boasting a total space of 45,000 square metres.

Adidas to change marketing strategy

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After years of creating famous adverts on TV, Adidas has decided to take a step back and invest in e-commerce instead.

2017 GDP forecast for Poland receives boost

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Barclays Bank, based in the UK, has released a new report which boosts Poland’s predicted GDP growth from 3% to 3.2%. In terms of 2018, this has remained the same at 3.4%.