In 2023, the number of enterprises in the retail sale of sporting equipment in specialized stores in Germany stood at approximately 12.31 thousand. Forecasted data suggests a gradual increase from 2024 through 2028, reaching 13.24 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year growth rate from 2024 to 2025 is 1.52%, and from 2025 to 2026 is 1.42%. Over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected at approximately 1.45%.

Future trends to watch for:

Integration of e-commerce and in-store experiences in retail business models.
Rising consumer interest in eco-friendly and sustainable sporting products.
Impact of technological advancements on supply chain and inventory management.
Potential influences of socio-economic factors on consumer spending behavior in the sporting sector.