To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of AIS and mark the 5th year of the AIS Sports & Leisure division, we introduced the AIS Sports & Leisure Meet & Greet Event. The day was dedicated to giving Members and six of the industry’s leading Suppliers meaningful positive dialogue, opening doors for deeper understanding and inspiring new ideas.
More than a Presentation
Reydon Group, HOKA, Under Armour, Brooks, Pentland Brands and PUMA were selected by the Sports & Leisure team to showcase their brand strategies, organisational changes, new technologies and product innovations, while also sharing best practices and commercial opportunities.
By submitting questions in advance, Members received clear, tailored responses to their key challenges and priorities.
Key Highlights
Some key highlights from the Event included Reydon Group's insightful presentation, highlighting best-selling products and key lines from their own brands to provide better margin. Another key highlight was Brooks, who had a designated sell-in time slot, giving our Members fantastic exposure to their vast new product range.
An expertly organised day, attendees had the opportunity to network over a complimentary lunch, spending valuable time with the AIS Sports and Leisure and Leadership Teams.
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Alan Galloway, Head of Sports and Leisure and CENPAC Growth, said:
“Our team was delighted to host our first Meet & Greet event, with 100% attendance from our Members that registered, with strong engagement throughout the day.
Featured suppliers shared their brand strategies and key objectives for the next 12–24 months, creating a valuable mix of commercial opportunities and discussions around the common challenges facing independent retailers"
Adrian Pointer, AIS Member said:
"Thanks for a great day, good discussions and great to network again."
Looking Ahead
In a currently challenging retail environment, the commitment shown by Members strengthens their business partnerships and strategies, and we are excited to see how this develops over the coming months.
We look forward to welcoming our Members and Suppliers back at our next INDX Sports and Leisure show, held on 11 November 2026.
