News Summary:
Intersport opened 13 stores in Germany this year, four more than originally planned, and on August 31, 2026, Chief Executive Alexander von Preen confirmed the cooperative is on track to reach its target of 100 additional German locations before 2030. Previously, on August 28, FIBA, basketball’s international governing body, unveiled Intersport as a new global partner through 2031, with the retailer set to support flagship events including the next two men's and women's Basketball World Cups. This followed the installation of a 2.2MWp photovoltaic system at Intersport’s headquarters in Heilbronn, Germany, on July 23, as part of a move towards "energy self-sufficiency." Earlier, on June 19, Intersport hosted immersive clubhouse experiences in major European cities like Berlin, Paris, and Istanbul to celebrate the World Cup, as part of its global campaign "Your Passion." On June 7, the retailer offered the Garmin Forerunner 165 smartwatch for €214.99, a reduction from its original €279.99.