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After 3 successful editions, the 2023 World Cycling Forum has been postponed. – Photo WFSGI

World Cycling Forum 2023 postponed

MUNICH, Germany - The bi-annual leading industry conference World Cycling Forum has been postponed to a later date. This was announced by organizer...

Outgoing CEO Robbert De Kock was heavily involved in the biennial World Cycling Forum. – Photo World Cycling Forum

Robbert De Kock to step down as CEO of WFSGI

ITTIGEN, Switzerland - The World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is to have a new CEO. After a successful 16-year tenure, Robbert De...

In an era of supply chain disruption, more companies are likely to turn to nearshoring as an element of de-risking and speeding up their supply chain strategies. - Photo Shutterstock

McKinsey-WFSGI study reports industry braces for headwinds

ZURICH, Switzerland - Rising costs, the looming threat of larger recession, low consumer confidence and continuing operational challenges are set to...

Michelle Smyth is taking on the role of Head of Cycling at WFSGI. - Photo WFSGI

WFSGI appoints Michelle Smyth as Head of Cycling

BERN, Switzerland - World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has announced that Michelle Smyth has been appointed as Head of Cycling,...

WFSGI to host webinar on new EU competition regulation

WFSGI to host webinar on new EU competition regulation

ITTIGEN, Switzerland - Since 1999, vertical supply relationships between manufacturers, wholesalers (distributors) and retailers are governed by an...

WFSGI opens job posting for 'Head of Bicycle'

WFSGI opens job posting for 'Head of Bicycle'

ITTIGEN, Switzerland - World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is looking for a new 'Head of Bicycle'. The role will include...

Former Accell COO, Jeroen Snijders Blok, passes away

Former Accell COO, Jeroen Snijders Blok, passes away

EEFDE, the Netherlands - Jeroen Snijders Blok, a former member of the Accell Group board of directors, suddenly passed away at the age of 62. As one...

The WCF will extend its reach by collaborating with the IAA Mobility expo in September 2021. – Photo WFSGI

World Cycling Forum gives prominence to cycling at IAA Mobility expo

MUNICH, Germany -The forthcoming edition of the World Cycling Forum (WCF) will take place from 6-7 September 2021* during the IAA Mobility show, the...

This webinar is devoted to industry leaders' insights on current supply source limitations. – Photo WBIA

Industry hosts webinar on supply chain constraints

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The corona pandemic has caused an immense spark in bicycle purchases and usage. This has resulted in a huge supply chain...

Supply chain disruption in the sporting goods industry is now starting to see partial recovery in some areas. - Photo Shutterstock

Small positives found in WFSGI survey on impact of COVID-19

ITTIGEN/BERN, Switzerland - The World Federation Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is conducting a series of surveys to better understand the impact of...