FESI and other 16 trade associations representing the interests of businesses of different sizes from various sectors (retail, technology, e-commerce and omnichannel) are affirming their discontent regarding the introduction of a “withdrawal button” for all transactions concluded at a distance by means of an online interface.

See our joint statement here

About FESI: Founded in 1960 FESI – the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry represents the interests of approximately 1.800 sporting goods manufacturers (85% of the European market) through its National Sporting Goods Industry Federations and its directly affiliated member companies. 70-75% of FESI’s membership is made up of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. In total, the European Sporting Goods Industry employs over 700.000 EU citizens and has an annual turnover of some 81 billion euro.

Contact: Ariane Gatti, FESI Senior Communication & Policy Manager / [email protected]  / +32 274 08 94