UK Snowsports Industry optimistic, but Brexit beckons
The latest survey from the Snowsports Industries of Great Britain shows that so far this season, the UK industry has benefited from improved exchange rates and good sales. The survey was compiled by members of SIGB and 91% of the responses were from retailers, agents or distributors The impact of Brexit to date...
UK snowsports businesses positive about autumn business
According to a new SIGB survey, UK snowsports retailers have seen an upturn in business in the lead in to Christmas. The survey was conducted in December, with the results coming from 41 responses. of which 17 of those were retailers. Although this is a relatively limited sample the results are positive to read. 65%...
6 Ways To Grow The Snowsports Market
The final session of the LISTEX 2013 forum was ‘Growing the Market’. Iain Martin from Skipedia moderated a distinguished panel which included James Cove, Owner – PlanetSKI Tim Fawke, CEO – Snowsports England Gordon Ritter, Purchasing Director – Crystal Ski & Thompson Ski Dom Killinger, Publisher – InTheSnow Vicky Norman, PR Manager – Ski...
No recovery yet for snowsports equipment sales in the UK
Earlier this week we blogged about the recovery, albeit modest, in the number of Britons taking skiing holidays. This first increase in passengers in five years was welcome news, but was offset by research from from Snowsports Industries of Great Britain (SIGB) showing continued falls in equipment sales. Dramatic collapse in sales of skis and...