Munich ISPO saw very high attendance. It's a key European sporting goods and apparel trade show and was held from February 5-8. The event very saw the participation of 100 countries including China, Turkey, Spain, Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the United States who saw their numbers grow. Among the 2,585 exhibitors, health and fitness segments saw the largest footfalls at the event held on 1.1 million sq. ft. area and 16 halls. As per Klaus Dittrich, President of Messe München, Ispo’s organizer, health and fitness is a fast-growing market. Since last year, ISPO has devoted an entire hall to the segment, with health and well-being are becoming increasingly important values. This trend creates new opportunities for the sports market, he observed.
As per a survey conducted at the show, the latest edition satisfied as many as 74 per cent exhibitors. Chinese sports goods supplier 361°, which is beginning to develop in Europe and was participating for the first time in the Munich show, were satisfied with the response. German brand Schöffel indicated that there were more contractors this year, including business leaders.
EMEA vice president Olivier Cantet found the show useful helping to boost morale. One saw energy in the sector, new brands, new products, their development, trends, and accordingly plan for 2015-16, she observed. The next edition of Ispo Munich will be held from January 24-27,