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The INTERSPORT group in the UK and Ireland continues to grow with the collective strength of quality retailers making a significant impact in this highly competitive market place. www.intersport.co.uk 16154 Buyers Guide DPS Ad.qxp_Layout 1 26/07/2016 14:44 Page 1 Members of INTERSPORT are part of the worlds biggest sports retailer. This global platform creates • INTERSPORT is a recognised global brand. unique relationships with the major brands, with opportunities and awareness at a high level from • Exclusive INTERSPORT products from the major brands. exclusive products and sponsorship to collaboration on major sporting events. • Own label INTERSPORT product with high margin and exclusivity. • National and regional marketing campaigns. At INTERSPORT we act on behalf of members, sitting right in the middle of suppliers and retailers. • Quarterly buying shows. Our membership base consists of all shapes and sizes of business - from a 1,000sq ft store to • Run by members, for members. 10,000sq ft superstores - and we cater for all those individual needs. Our aim is to offer an ever- • Unrivalled supplier terms from all major sports brands. increasing list of benefits that make the independent sports retailer trade more profitably, more efficiently, with better relationships. The INTERSPORT group in the UK and Ireland continues to grow with the collective strength of quality retailers making a significant impact in this highly competitive market place. www.intersport.co.uk 2018 RUNNING AWARDS Preparations under way for the 2018 Running Awards Following the success of the 2017 ceremony five awards. The coveted Best Lightweight shoe everything is now in preparation for the 2018 was one, and they took gold here with the adidas Running Awards nominations and voting adizero. Their director of sports performance, will open at the beginning of September, with Ben Goldhagen believes it is the shoe’s “sock-like, results announced at the Awards Gala Dinner comfort feel that appeals even if you’re not an on Thursday, April 19. elite runner”. The event will once again be held at indigo at The Brooks took golds in the Support and Neutral O2, London. Shoe categories, with the Hoka One One Clifton This year was the biggest yet with 100,000 votes being voted best Cushioned Shoe while ASICS before the night where the very top in the industry walked away with Best Shoe Brand. networked with the best bloggers, media and Garmin’s dominance in the Wearable Technology celebrity guests. market was shown as they took gold and silver and Dame Kelly Holmes was on hand to honour the had seven different products make it through to the phenomenon that is parkrun. The community shortlist. The TomTom Runner won the Bronze but movement is now literally taking over the world, it’ll be interesting to see who will be challenging the with launches in Canada and Sweden last year new range of Forerunners that are set to be released. meaning they are now providing free, timed 5Ks Elsewhere, High5, SiS and Nakd were the across 14 countries and growing. winners in the Nutrition categories while Hilly, It also proved a fantastic year for adidas who Nike, Ronhill and Shock Absorber were the best received enough votes from the public to collect in clothing. Shock Absorber were another that 6 Follow us on @sportsinsightuk 2018 RUNNING AWARDS triumphed in the voting with a first, second finish in Best Women’s Sports Bra. The Intersport Run Reigate Half, JCP Swansea Half, Baxter’s Loch Ness Marathon and ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon were the leaders in the race categories while Scottish specialist Run4It, Up and Running and Sportshoes.com were the favourite retailers. All these and more results are on the website – therunningawards.com. Sam Corrick, editor of The Running Awards, said: “We are absolutely delighted with how the 2017 awards went, not just with the amount of nominations and votes, but also with the calibre of attendees at the event. To have grown so much in four years is fantastic, so thank you to the running community for the support and involvement in helping us find the best across running!” With several partners already confirmed for 2018 there are still options to become more involved throughout the year and at the Awards. For any information email [email protected]. The 2018 Running Awards are not just a celebration of the best in running, but also the running networking event of the year, so join in on April 19. To subscribe to the FREE newsletter go to www.sports-insight.co.uk 7 FSPA Inspired by the world of Sport and Play Across the UK, there are businesses in the sports and play sector doing great things. The sports and play industry is vital to the British economy and these businesses are at the heart of one of the most vibrant, innovative and creative industries we have. As the UK’s federation overseeing the sector, the FSPA (Federation of Sports and Play Associations) represents a wide variety of businesses, from start- ups to the big-name brands. They promote and support over 500 manufacturers and distributors of sports and play goods. With almost 100 years as the industry experts, they want to ensure that they are the voice of the industry – your voice. They want to do more. As a new political and economic landscape unfolds post- Brexit, they will be working tirelessly to improve their support for the industry. They know that there’s a lot of work to be done and they’re ready. Their ambition is to reach out to every UK sports and play business, because together we are stronger. Their new strategy will ensure that they support, promote, represent, collaborate and So, in early 2017 to give the re-brand maximum lobby on behalf of every one of their members. momentum, they launched an exciting new website – a site inspired by their members – which is user- That’s why, they have launched a bold new brand friendly and clear about what they offer. Inspired by the world of sports and play, it Their new logo is a bright, contemporary version will give a bigger voice to their associations and of the old, highlighting their aim to build upon their members and underpin their commitment to them.