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Outdoors for All: 42 organisations speak for ‘millions of people’
Outdoors for All: 42 organisations speak for ‘millions of people’ Running Industry Alliance (RIA) announced its support of Outdoors for All, A Collaborative Manifesto, in February. RIA Co-Lead Rebecca Richardson headed to the Houses of Parliament yesterday 6th March...
AIS: INDX Sports & Leisure one day pop-up show on Wednesday 12 June 2024!
AIS: INDX Sports & Leisure one day pop-up show on Wednesday 12 June 2024! Curated by buyers, for buyers Perfect for existing sports stockists and retailers who are new to the sector, INDX Sports & Leisure retuns to Cranmore Park with an exciting one day pop-up...
RUNNING INDUSTRY ALLIANCE PODCAST EPISODE #10 FEATURING JAMES VICKERS NOW LIVE!
Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic - Episode #10 featuring James Vickers now live! Welcome to Episode 10 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic. Matt is in conversation this month with James Vickers, CMCO...
Sport & Outdoor Leaders Think Tank re-launched in 2024 – join now at a special RIA Member rate!
Sport & Outdoor Leaders Think Tank re-launched in 2024 - join now at a special RIA Member rate! Sport and Outdoor Leaders Forum (SOLF) is a joint venture between the OlA and RIA who continue to run the forums for members after Tim Drake stepped back as the...
Running Industry Alliance supports Outdoors For All Manifesto
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) is part of Outdoors for All, A Collaborative Manifesto The ‘Outdoors for All’ is a collaborative manifesto which sets out a vision shared by 42 organisations, to address access inequalities and create green and blue spaces that are...
Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) 2024 – Book your stand today!
OTS 2024 - BOOK YOUR STAND TODAY! OTS 2024 is filling up quickly, and with 112 exhibitors already signed up the show is all set once again to be the highlight in the UK outdoor event calendar. Many well-known brands are returning to OTS, with the full list of...
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IN Accountancy: Tax free gifts for your employees?
IN Accountancy: Tax free gifts for your employees? Did you know that many UK based small businesses still aren’t aware of a great little tax free gifts benefit you can offer your employees? Carry on reading below or watch the video here where Sarah Harkness, MD of IN...
ADIDAS: CONTINUED STRONG DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH FOR ADIDAS BRAND IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2025
CONTINUED STRONG DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH FOR ADIDAS BRAND IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2025 Major developments Q2 2025: adidas brand grows 12% in Q2 with strong increases across categories, channels and markets Net sales of € 6.0 billion include negative FX translation impact...
Motiv Sports: Iconic Oxford Half charity places officially sold out
Motiv Sports: Iconic Oxford Half charity places officially sold out One of Oxfordshire’s most celebrated events, the Oxford Half marathon, has completely sold out with all charity places now secured. General entries for 2025 sold out in record time back in January and...
PUMA appoints Andreas Hubert as Chief Operating Officer
PUMA appoints Andreas Hubert as Chief Operating Officer Andreas served as Chief Information Officer at Adidas until June 2025 The Supervisory Board of sports company PUMA has appointed Andreas Hubert (49) as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 1, 2025....
HOKA launches the Mafate 5, the latest evolution of the brand’s iconic trail franchise
HOKA launches the Mafate 5 With a new underfoot experience, the Mafate 5 shoe provides durability, adaptability and comfort for long haul trail efforts HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands introduces the Mafate 5, the latest evolution of the brand’s iconic trail...
Eventrac unveils its Q2 2025 Race Trends Report
eventrac Blog: eventrac unveils its Q2 2025 Race Trends Report Like-for-like events achieved 9.2% growth in Q2 2025, continuing strong industry momentum. Younger participants (16-39) and emerging 60+ demographics drive proportional growth Q2 Period: 1st April - 30th...