05 January 2010
FSPA to hold Sports Industry Think Tank
Following successful Industry Think Tanks in 2008 where speakers included LOCOG and Sport England, the Federation of Sports and Play Associations is holding a Sports Industry Think Tank Dinner early in the new year for members of its sporting goods (SGIA) and golf (BGIA) associations.
The event, being held at Soho Hotel, London on January 19th, focuses on the topic of retail and welcomes highly acclaimed guest speaker Brendon Dorian, from Global Retail Network, who will initiate an interesting debate on the subject of “Thinking like a Customer”.
Due to the event focus, a number of leading retailers and buying groups have also been invited to attend free of charge, to open up debate with FSPA member CEO’s during the networking dinner.
The event will also address the UK sporting goods industry and how the FSPA’s Sporting Goods Industry Association (SGIA) is supporting its members through various new initiatives. This event is one of many exclusive membership benefits members gain through being a part of the FSPA and the sporting goods industry association (SGIA).
For more information on the above event please contact Milly Durrant at milly@sportsandplay.com
NB *** as Europe’s largest trade body, the FSPA will comply with competition law rules throughout the above event.
Please find information below regarding the FSPA’s
Sporting Goods Industry Association (SGIA)
The Sporting Goods Industry Association (SGIA) represents manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of sporting goods in the UK. The Association brings together the power of the sports brands across many elements of sport for the benefit of the industry as a whole.
Benefits Include:
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Links with Governing Bodies, Government and EU, involvement in Govt Led Sports Participation Initiatives
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Lobbying on factors affecting the industry (eg cutting VAT on sports goods)
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Access to dedicated UK Pavilions and UKTI funding for overseas exhibitions (eg ISPO)
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Invitations to Industry Think Tanks, Seminars & Members Events
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Discounted commissioned European Sports Goods Research (free UK
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Latest European Distributor Databases
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Access to FESI working committee seat
Along with cost saving exclusive benefits through membership of the FSPA:
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Preferential Card Transaction Rates (streamline)
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Business Support Helpline (Croner)
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Fed Ex bespoke quotes
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Trade Mark Registration
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Credit Information Service (Credit Circle)
For more information about the SGIA please visit www.sgiauk.com or contact call 02476 414 999 x207