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INSIDERS x Mark Ralea, GM Fabletics Europe

By 19/06/2026 INSIDERS

INSIDERS x Mark Ralea GM Fabletics Europe at Fabletics Mark Ralea is the General Manager of Fabletics Europe. With nearly 20 years of experience across luxury fashion, beauty, and subscription services, he joined Fabletics to lead the brand’s expansion across a diverse and demanding continent. In this INSIDERS interview, he talks about adapting a US brand for European markets, the philosophy behind the new Berlin KaDeWe store, and what he looks for when hiring.

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Why US sports companies struggle to hire in Europe

US sports brands are crossing the Atlantic faster than ever. Fanatics opened its London office. Overtime, DraftKings, and a wave of sports tech startups are all eyeing the continent as their next growth market. And yet, for every successful expansion, there are quietly shelved hiring plans, drawn-out recruitment processes, and positions that stayed open far […]

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How to build an employer branding strategy in the sports industry

Most sports organisations believe their name does the recruiting for them. The crest, the stadium, the cultural weight of the sport, these are assumed to attract the right people automatically. For a long time, that assumption held. It no longer does. Across clubs, federations, agencies and sports brands, competition for skilled professionals has intensified sharply. […]

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Recruiting in the European Sports Industry: a strategic guide

The European sports sector employs an estimated five million people across its full ecosystem — from professional clubs and governing bodies to sports tech startups, media groups, and brand agencies. For organizations looking to grow their teams, recruiting in the European sports industry presents significant opportunity — and significant complexity. The market is fragmented, multilingual, […]

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Sustainability Careers in the Sports Industry: Opportunities in 2026

Sustainability has shifted from a trend to a business imperative in the global sports industry. By 2026, more than 40% of European consumers prefer eco-responsible products, pushing brands to transform supply chains, materials, and product lifecycles. This shift fuels strong demand for sustainability talent across sporting goods, outdoor, and footwear. Why sustainability drives hiring Sustainability […]

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INSIDERS with Franziska Bosbach

By 01/06/2026 INSIDERS

INSIDERS x Franziska Bosbach Marketing Team Lead at Reboots The sports recovery market is rapidly gaining momentum as athletes and enthusiasts alike prioritize physical well-being and performance longevity. In this evolving landscape, Reboots stands out as a pioneering German brand, renowned for its innovative compression massage products that transform recovery from a professional luxury into […]

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INSIDERS with Sébastien Béquart

By 05/05/2026 INSIDERS

INSIDERS x Sébastien Béquart CEO & co-founder Egym Wellpass The wellness and corporate sports subscription market is dynamically evolving as companies increasingly recognize the power of sport in enhancing employee motivation and health. In this shifting landscape, Egym Wellpass stands out as a transformative leader. Born from the fusion of French startup Jimlib and the […]

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INSIDERS with Zakaria Mansour

By 28/04/2026 INSIDERS

INSIDERS x Zakaria Mansour CEO & Co-founder at bsport The fitness and boutique fitness market is undergoing a remarkable transformation post-Covid, with growth rates between 60-70% for specialized boutique studios like yoga, Pilates, and indoor cycling, contrasting with a stagnation in traditional gyms. This shift highlights a consumer demand for personalized, results-driven experiences over generic […]

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INSIDERS with Grégory Merguerian

By 22/04/2026 INSIDERS

INSIDERS with Gregory Merguerian CEO & Co-founder at Bounce The sporting goods market for racket sports is booming, driven by the explosive growth of padel, especially across Europe. With over 100 million players worldwide combined for tennis and padel, this sector is transforming fast.  Amidst this dynamic landscape, Bounce emerges as a pioneering startup committed […]

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How the outdoor gear industry hires: what Salomon, Arc’teryx and Mammut look for

Outdoor gear industry jobs attract a specific kind of candidate: someone who doesn’t separate their professional ambitions from their relationship with the mountains, the trails, or the water. The sector knows this, and the brands that have built the most distinctive cultures, Salomon, Arc’teryx, and Mammut among them, have developed hiring approaches that go well […]

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