In 2023, the number of enterprises in the retail sale of sporting equipment in specialized stores in France was approximately between 8.7 thousand. Forecasts indicate a gradual increase, reaching 9.27 thousand by 2028. The projections reflect a steady year-on-year growth with minor variations: 1.6% from 2024 to 2025, 1.7% from 2025 to 2026, and 1.6% from 2026 to 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is about 1.6%.
Future trends to watch for:
- The impact of e-commerce and digitalization on specialized sports retailers.
- Increasing consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly sporting goods.
- Potential changes in consumer preferences influenced by global sporting events.
