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1. Bulgarian sports market limbers up
The sports goods market in Bulgaria is small scale. But the global economic downturn hasn't affected the sector badly and there is large potential for distribution development and franchising.
9 Oct 2009
2. Enter the dragon boat
- report from the Adventure Sports Fair 2009, São Paulo
Latin America's largest sporting goods fair featured a Chinese dragon boat to promote races, as the adventure sports market grows.
2 Oct 2009
3. China's fitness industry bulks up
- report from Fitness China 2009, Beijing
The sporting and fitness industries are growing rapidly on the Chinese mainland, as reflected at the show. Sporting equipment is getting more sophisticated, opening a new horizon for Mainland firms.
4 Sept 2009
4. Sports goods give Czech retailers a head start
Hong Kong suppliers of sporting goods such as for hiking and downhill skiing could benefit by contacting Czech retailers in the field. The sector is set to outperform most others, even during the economic downturn.
20 March 2009
5. High-end ski gear steals the limelight
- report from Winter Expo 2008, Xinjiang
Xinjiang has made strides to enhance winter tourism and brands, with skiing and winter sports becoming increasingly popular. The prospects are good for tourism facilities, services and products.
12 Dec 2008
6. Olympics still lead China's sporting wave
Though the Beijing Olympics are over, entrepreneurs are still riding the compelling appeal of the Games and introducing products and promotions. Sporting goods outlets continue to report better-than-average demand for all things sporting, with sportswear and shoes selling well.
19 Sept 2008
7. Post-Olympics craze for sports
Beijing Olympics 2008 fever has yet to dissipate, with sports a hot spot for investment on the Chinese mainland. There are new opportunities in the affluent Pearl River Delta region, as companies use sport for brand promotion.
29 Aug 2008
8. China sports show speeds into contention
The four-day China Sports Show opened in Beijing in May. Mainland products featuring tech-laden innovations were in strong contention for foreign buyers' attention and names such as Hangzhou Flying Eagle Boat Co and Taishan Co were able to burnish their credentials.
20 June 2008
9. The sporting life in India could be a Hong Kong winner
Although less than 1% of Indians exercise in gyms and clubs, sport is fast becoming a right of passage for the mid-income sector, with the fitness equipment industry growing at an annual rate of 50%. From a low base, Hong Kong opportunities for products, licensing and franchising have room to grow.
23 May 2008
10. Suppliers to ride high in France's biking revolution
A new self-service pedal bike system is revolutionising the streets of Paris. The new trend in France is re-generating declining fortunes of Asian bicycle suppliers, with China already beginning to see an upturn in demand.
14 Dec 2007
11. Back-to-school skater trend leading into Holiday 2007
This year's back-to-school season belonged to skateboard shops, suggesting the same trend will prevail into Holiday 2007. Teenagers are spending their wardrobe budgets on skater shorts, skinny jeans, logo T-shirts and flat-foot sneakers at stores, along with the boards and skates.
28 Sept 2007
12. Sporting goods show in need of muscle tone
- report from SGMA Spring Market 2007, Las Vegas
A new sports product show has a challenge to build its visitor base: Hong Kong exhibitors struggled to create sales. But suppliers did have some outstanding items on display.
3 July 2007
13. Brazil's sporting prowess a goal for sales
"Intelligent" sporting goods and garments are making an entry to the sports-mad Brazilian market, giving Hong Kong suppliers a run-up to opportunities. Hi-tech is spreading to a host of categories.
20 March 2007
14. Sports sponsorship makes a marketing jump in Germany
Sports sponsorship is making tracks in Germany following the football World Cup in 2006. More than 76% of all sponsorship relates to sport, says one promotion company.
6 Feb 2007
15. Moscow's swing to golf
Russia's capital is expected to be home to 10 new golf courses, partly to accommodate the increasing flow of foreign business travelers and tourists expected in the next few years. The plan is said to have the backing of the golf-playing city mayor.
19 Dec 2006
16. Shenzhen scores as China's golf centre
Shenzhen has the highest density of golf courses, with 13 golf clubs currently in operation. Local golfers number up to 60,000, excluding golf enthusiasts from Hong Kong and other countries and regions - providing opportunities for golf management and sporting goods.
26 Sept 2006
17. "Green seeding" for sports companies
Major sports clothing and goods companies are finding themselves increasingly seeded according to their eco-friendly and ethical attitudes. In turn, companies like Adidas-Salomon and Puma are chasing better ratings.
10 Jan 2006
18. Opportunity sails with French pleasure boat industry
France has the largest fleet of pleasure boats in Europe and the biggest worldwide outside the US. So there are many opportunities for supplying the industry with marine covers, outfitting and electronics, as well as the boats and accessories themselves.
3 Jan 2006
19. China's city folk embrace the great outdoors
Better off city dwellers tend to spend their weekends and long holidays such as the Labour Day and National Day golden weeks in leisure activities outdoors, now that higher personal incomes and lifestyle options are possible. Sales of sporting goods and picnic items have shot up.
22 Nov 2005
20. HK plays the game in Indian table tennis market
Hong Kong and Chinese mainland traders are making inroads into the Indian table tennis equipment market. European suppliers have faded as China-based manufacturing has built traction. Both rubbers and balls are invariably from China, with China brands beginning to bounce - and trounce domestic opposition too.
8 Nov 2005
 
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