Media Room

07/2026

Focus on new markets: SPORT 2000 Group International drives expansion at ISPO 2026

International expansion flourishes where strong partnerships meet local market knowledge. It is with this ethos that SPORT 2000 Group International will be presenting itself at ISPO 2026 in Amsterdam. The leading trade fair provides the ideal setting to further expand the global network, open up new international prospects and deepen dialogue with brands, partners and decision-makers in the sports industry.

With around 3,000 stores in 17 countries and retail turnover of 5.3 billion euros, SPORT 2000 Group International ranks among the world’s leading organisations in the specialist sports retail sector. The retail service organisation is also consistently pursuing its international growth strategy at ISPO. With its own Members’ Lounge, SPORT 2000 Group International is creating a central meeting place for brands, partners and decision-makers. The focus is on personal interaction, strategic discussions and the development of new international opportunities. “Our strong foothold in EMEA forms the basis for our international growth strategy. ISPO brings together all the relevant players in the industry and offers us the ideal platform to expand partnerships, forge new contacts and further advance our international development,” says Margit Gosau, CEO of SPORT 2000 Group International.

‘Home of Experts’ as the foundation for growth
With its positioning as the “Home of Experts”, the SPORT 2000 Group International combines the strength of an international network with the local expertise of independent sports retailers. In this way, the organisation creates the conditions for transferring successful concepts to further markets in collaboration with strong partners and tapping into new growth potential. “International expansion is not an end in itself. It stems from trust, expertise and long-term partnerships. We will continue to build our international development consistently on these strengths in the coming years,” says Gosau.