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VOL 16 ISS 155 £3.50 sportsSPORTS OUTDOORS TRIATHLON RUNNINGinsight FITNESS TRADE sports-insight.co.uk ANALYSIS INTERVIEW ANALYSIS BEN STOKES BREXIT: IT’S A POSITIVE CHINA’S SPORTING FINALLY HERE P43 MINDSET P38 REVOLUTION P40 ENERTOR page_SPORTS INSIGHT 10/09/2019 09:54 Page 1 LAUNCHING SOON JAMES BEN SUSIE RUSSELL SEAN CRACKNELL FOGLE CHAN SMITH CONWAY 27th - 28th MARCH 2021 at NEC BIRMINGHAM 200 10,000 10 Exhibitors Visitors Features More to be announced at nationaloutdoorexpo.com For enquiries email [email protected] or 0203 770 9303 Come and join other brands already signed up... nationaloutdoorexpo natoutdoorexpo nationaloutdoorexpo #getoutside 4 WELCOME to this month's Sports Insight Leadership change at Anytime Fitness UK Stuart Broster will stand down After recently relocating to NEIL RANDALL on the great progress we’ve made from his role as CEO of Anytime Scotland, Stuart’s decision reflects under his leadership.” Fitness UK from April 2020. his desire to reduce his working Broster leaves an impressive Neil Randall, current chief hours and become self-employed, legacy at Anytime Fitness UK, operating officer has been setting up his own consultancy having revolutionised internal appointed as his successor by the business. operations and increased Board of Directors. Andy Thompson, Anytime performance and profitability Randall joined Anytime Fitness Fitness UK Chairman, said: across the network, delivering a UK in 2018 as sales and marketing “Neil was the outstanding choice vastly improved experience for director, rapidly progressing to as Stuart’s successor and the Anytime Fitness’ 180,000 members the role of chief operating officer Board believe he is the perfect across the UK. following his successful impact appointment for Anytime Fitness the prospect of the challenge ahead Broster said: “This is the right I hope everyone had a great on the business. He has been UK at this time. Since joining the of him. time for me, and the company, to Christmas and New Year. heavily involved in developing and business in 2018, Neil has been Randall said: “I’m delighted transition to the next generation This is always a busy time implementing Anytime Fitness heavily involved with all aspects to have been appointed as CEO of leadership to prepare it for the of year and I know a lot of you UK’s future strategy, with the of the business and has enjoyed of Anytime Fitness UK and I am future. Being CEO of Anytime will be gearing up and heading Board believing he provides outstanding success across looking forward to the next chapter Fitness UK is a full-time role out to Munich to attend ISPO continuity to the great progress strategy, marketing and supporting of my career. Having known Stuart and having chosen to take a 2020. There is always a lot made by the company under franchise network. for a number of years, I’ve learned new direction in my career, I’m to see, excellent seminars Broster’s leadership. “With Neil knowing the business so much from him and would like delighted that Neil will succeed and innovative products. So During his tenure, Broster inside out, and forming strong to thank him for his support on me in further driving the business whether you are exhibiting or has overseen Anytime Fitness relationships with staff, franchisees both a personal and professional forward. The job is not done yet attending as a visitor I hope it is UK’s growth to become the and suppliers, this gives the Board level. He has made an incredible and there are great ambitions for very successful. second largest private gym reassurance and confidence in a impact on Anytime Fitness UK, Anytime Fitness in the UK.“ Well the General Election operator in the UK, the brand’s seamless transition when he takes overseeing a significant growth happened and now we are repositioning from convenience up his new role.” and transition period for the heading for Brexit on January to coaching and the launch of a Randall will take up the position business and I’m excited to Editor: MARK HAYHURST 31. new, revolutionary gym design. of CEO on April 1 and is excited at continue the journey and build Tel: 01206 508618 Paul Sherratt investigates Email: [email protected] potential trading issues that you might face due to the UK Advertising Manager: leaving the European Union. Outdoor Trade Show reviews the launch of Winter Trade Show KEITH MARSHALL Looking further afield for Responding to positive The concept for 2021 Tel: 01206 505947 future trade opportunities, feedback and interest would be to secure dedicated Email: [email protected] China has been described as from a number of outdoor exhibition space exclusively the world’s biggest start up. And brands, the organisers of the for outdoor brands alongside Advertising Sales sport retail and tech are soaring Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) the designated area occupied 21-23 Phoenix Court, Hawkins Rd, ahead. Fiona Bugler charts its have announced that initial by Slide with a view to Colchester, Essex CO2 8JY growth and explores potential negotiations are taking developing a longer term formal opportunities for the West. place with the Snowsport collaboration which satisfies Group Advertising Also, Stuart Jukes, managing Industries of Great Britain the past 33 years as the UK’s only the needs and embraces the Manager: SAM REUBIN director of Pulsar, the high (SIGB) to discuss the concept trade show which specialises in requirements of both elements Publisher: MATTHEW TUDOR performance apparel brand, of a dedicated OTS Winter Snowsports. Taking place in late of the trade. talks to us about the company show to take place alongside January at Telford Exhibition Feedback and discussions Art Director: LEE WHITEFORD and their base layer and sport Slide in 2021. Centre just before the ISPO show in are on-going with a view to and leisure offering. The SIGB was formed in 1987 Germany, the timing is also perfect concluding plans and making MS TYPESETTING AND DESIGN I hope you enjoy reading this and has presented its Trade for outdoor brands to showcase a formal announcement in the Photography: issue of Sports Insight! Show, now known as Slide, for winter ranges to the UK trade. coming weeks. CLIQQ PHOTOGRAPHY www.cliqq.co.uk NIKOLOZ Twitter: @CliQQphoto Dunlop launches new clothing range BASILASHVILI Accounts: SUE CARR Dunlop have launched a new range will include t-shirts, shorts, Dunlop. It’s a brand with so much clothing range which will soon jackets and track pants, available to history that is recognized all over Tel: 01206 505903 become a familiar sight on the purchase through specialist tennis the world. I am proud to be playing global tennis circuit. retailers. with Dunlop apparel and working Published by Maze Media (2000) The new Dunlop Performance Anderson will be joined in towards great things for the future Limited, 21-23 Phoenix Court, and Club ranges will be available wearing the clothing by Top 30 of tennis.” Hawkins Rd, Colchester, Essex globally and endorsed by several men’s player Nikoloz Basilashvili, Masahiro Asahino, Head of CO2 8JY Team Dunlop players, including the newest member of Team Dunlop. Tennis Division for SRI, said: All contents © Maze Media (2000) Limited. The views expressed in Kevin Anderson who has signed a The Georgian number one, who “Dunlop is once again becoming this magazine are not necessarily new clothing deal in addition to his reached a career high ranking of synonymous with elite-level tennis those of the publisher. Every effort existing equipment contract. 16 in May last year, has signed a and this new clothing range will be designs themed around the Flying is made to ensure the veracity and integrity of the companies, persons, The male and female clothing has Dunlop apparel contract for 2020 worn by several leading players on D logo and a carefully chosen colour products and services mentioned in been developed in Japan with high- and will wear the new clothing at the the men’s and women’s tours. palette that both stay true to the this publication and details given are believed to be accurate at the quality performance fabrics and Australian Open later this month. “Developed by our leading Dunlop brand. We hope that they time of going to press. However, no takes its design cue from the iconic Nikoloz Basilashvili said: “I’m research and development team prove popular with players and responsibility or liability whatsoever can be accepted for any consequence Dunlop Flying D logo. The initial looking forward to joining Team in Japan, there are some striking coaches of all ages and abilities.” or repercussion of responding to any information or advice given or inferred. No part of this publication may be copied, broadcast, interpreted, or stored, in any form, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH for any purpose, without the written permission of the publisher. The official publication of the Sporting Goods Industry Association Sports Insight has a current ABC certified circulation of 5,281 (audit period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017). The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) is an independent audit watchdog that verifies magazines’ circulation figures, providing accurate and comparable data for advertisers. ABC Certification demonstrates a media owner’s integrity, in their willingness to be audited and to conform to industry standards. 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