Gigasport
Gigasport GmbH is an Austrian omnichannel sports retailer offering more than 450 brands across cycling, running, outdoor, fitness, and winter sports via 7 Austrian stores and a pan-European e-commerce platform, serving individual consumers as a subsidiary of Kastner & Öhler Mode GmbH.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersGraz, Austria
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Gigasport does
Gigasport GmbH is an Austrian omnichannel specialty sports retailer headquartered in Graz and operating as part of the Kastner & Öhler Mode GmbH retail group. The company sells sports apparel, footwear, and equipment from more than 450 brands across categories including cycling, running, outdoor/hiking, fitness, swimming, winter sports, football, tennis, yoga, and team sports. It runs 7 physical store locations in Graz (3), Fohnsdorf, Kapfenberg, Brunn am Gebirge, Klagenfurt, Villach, and Lienz, and an e-commerce platform at gigasport.at that ships to 10 European countries.
The company's product portfolio is anchored on the Gigasport Online Shop, supported by the PlusCard loyalty program, Click & Collect and Click & Reserve fulfillment services, the K&Ö & Gigasport mobile app (iOS/Android), a bicycle/e-bike leasing program, gift cards, and in-store services such as bike fitting and running shoe consultations. Sub-brands GIGAGREEN (sustainable sports products), GIGASTYLE (fashion-forward sportswear), and GIGADEALS (promotional assortments) extend the core sports assortment. Marketing is conducted through a blog, email newsletter, Instagram, Facebook, and seasonal sale events.
Gigasport generates revenue primarily through one-time direct retail sales, both in-store and online, with a small but differentiated subscription-like component via the free PlusCard membership and the Fahrrad-Leasing bike leasing program. Pricing is unit-based with a €39 minimum order, free shipping in Austria for PlusCard members or orders above €100, and free returns on most items. The company is privately held with a reported headcount of 1001-5000, has no disclosed funding rounds, and has not been involved in any disclosed M&A activity.
Gigasport firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gigasport
- Legal name
- Gigasport GmbH
- Website
- https://gigasport.at
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Gigasport GmbH is an Austrian omnichannel sports retailer offering more than 450 brands across cycling, running, outdoor, fitness, and winter sports via 7 Austrian stores and a pan-European e-commerce platform, serving individual consumers as a subsidiary of Kastner & Öhler Mode GmbH.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gigasport industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sporting Goods Retail
- NAICS
- Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Full-Line Sporting Goods Superstores (CRAMABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Winter Sports (Ski/Snowboard) Retail (CRAMABAJ)
Keywords
Where Gigasport is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Graz
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Gigasport business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Retail Sales: Gigasport generates revenue through direct retail sales of sports equipment, apparel, and accessories both in physical stores and through its e-commerce platform. Products are sold at full retail price with periodic sales and promotions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard shipping within Austria |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | International shipping |
| Subscription | Annual | PlusCard membership program |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Gigasport product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gigasport is an Austrian multi-channel sports retailer selling sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories from over 450 brands across categories including cycling, running, outdoor, fitness, swimming, winter sports, and team sports. The company combines 7 physical retail stores in Austria with a comprehensive e-commerce platform, complemented by the PlusCard loyalty program, Click & Collect/Reserve services, and a mobile shopping app.
Product overview
Gigasport operates as an Austrian multi-channel sports retailer offering both an e-commerce platform and physical store locations. The core offering consists of the Gigasport Online Shop featuring over 450 sports brands across categories including cycling, running, outdoor/hiking, fitness, swimming/beach, winter sports, football, tennis, yoga/pilates, and urban streetwear. The platform is complemented by the PlusCard loyalty program, Click & Collect and Click & Reserve in-store pickup services, a mobile app for iOS and Android, and specialty sub-brands like GIGAGREEN (sustainable products) and GIGASTYLE (fashion-forward sportswear). Additional services include bike leasing programs, professional in-store services like bike fitting and running shoe consultations, newsletter subscription with first-purchase discounts, and gift card products. The company maintains 7 physical retail locations across Austria (Styria, Carinthia, Lower Austria, and Tyrol) and ships to 10 European countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GIGAGREEN: Sustainable and eco-friendly sports products and apparel line offered by Gigasport
- GIGASTYLE
- PlusCard
- PlusCard App
Products and services
- Gigasport Online Shop Austrian online sports retail platform offering a comprehensive range of sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories from over 450 top brands across categories including cycling, running, outdoor, fitness, swimming, winter sports, football, tennis, yoga, and team sports. Serves individual consumers across Austria and 10 European countries.
- Physical Retail Stores 7 physical retail store locations across Austria (Styria, Lower Austria, Carinthia, and Tyrol) offering in-person shopping, expert staff consultation, professional fitting services, and product try-before-you-buy experiences for sports apparel and equipment.
- PlusCard Loyalty Program Free loyalty membership program for Gigasport and Kastner & Öhler customers offering exclusive benefits including free shipping in Austria, bonus point accumulation, special promotions, and member-only discounts.
- Click & Collect Service allowing customers to order online and pick up their purchases at any of the 7 Gigasport store locations, with complimentary delivery to the chosen store.
- Click & Reserve Service enabling customers to reserve products online and pick them up in-store, facilitating try-before-you-buy purchases and ensuring product availability.
- Fahrrad-Leasing (Bike Leasing) Bike leasing program allowing customers to lease bicycles and e-bikes through their employer, available as an employee benefit program in Austria.
- K&Ö & Gigasport App Mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms, providing access to PlusCard loyalty benefits, product browsing, and shopping functionality on mobile devices.
- In-Store Expert Services Professional in-store expert services including Bike Fitting, Running Shoe Fitting, and Equipment Assembly, providing professional advice and setup for sports equipment purchases.
- Gift Cards Digital and physical gift card products available for purchase, enabling customers to give sports apparel and equipment as presents.
- GIGAGREEN Curated sustainability-focused product line featuring eco-friendly and sustainable sports apparel and equipment, aligning with environmental consciousness in sportswear choices.
- GIGASTYLE Fashion-forward sportswear collection combining athletic functionality with contemporary style for urban and streetwear-inspired sports clothing.
Companies that use Gigasport
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Gigasport technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Gigasport partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Kastner & ÖhlercoreKastner & Öhler is the parent company of Gigasport. The two brands share the same loyalty program (PlusCard) and app (K&Ö & Gigasport App). Gigasport operates as part of the Kastner & Öhler Mode GmbH group.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Gigasport competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Intersport: Global sporting goods retailer cooperative operating thousands of stores across Europe. Directly comparable to Gigasport as a multi-brand sporting goods retailer with both physical stores and e-commerce serving the same consumer base across summer and winter sports.
- Decathlon: French-headquartered global sporting goods retailer with its own private-label brands and aggressive pricing. Closely comparable to Gigasport's full-line sporting goods assortment, omnichannel model, and ongoing expansion in Austria and DACH.
- Hervis: Austrian sporting goods retailer owned by Spar and affiliated with Intersport. The most direct in-market competitor to Gigasport, with a much larger store count across Austria and a comparable multi-category sports assortment.
- Sport 2000: European sports retail cooperative with strong presence in DACH and other European markets. Comparable multi-brand sporting goods assortment, franchise-led store model, and e-commerce platform targeting similar consumer segments.
- Blue Tomato: Austrian-headquartered action sports retailer (snowboard, ski, surf, skate) with strong DACH presence. Comparable product overlap in winter sports and outdoor categories, plus a digital-first model that competes with Gigasport's online shop.
- SportScheck: German multi-line sporting goods retailer owned by Otto Group, operating physical stores and a large e-commerce platform. Closely comparable to Gigasport's assortment breadth, omnichannel model, and DACH customer base.
Broad incumbents
- JD Sports: UK-listed global sports fashion and footwear retailer with thousands of stores worldwide. Comparable in selling branded athletic footwear and apparel, though more fashion-led and less multi-category than Gigasport's sporting goods assortment.
- Foot Locker: Global athletic footwear and apparel retailer with broad European presence. Comparable in selling premium athletic brands and serving sports-active consumers, though narrower in assortment than Gigasport's full-line sporting goods model.
Regional players
- XXL Sport: Nordic full-line sporting goods retailer with physical stores and e-commerce across Scandinavia. Comparable multi-category sporting goods assortment and omnichannel model, though geographically focused on Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark rather than DACH.
Emerging players
- Zalando: European online fashion and lifestyle platform with a significant sporting goods and athleisure category. Comparable in selling branded sports apparel and footwear to European consumers online, though not a multi-line sporting goods specialist like Gigasport.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Gigasport social profiles
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Gigasport leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Gigasport funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Gigasport M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Gigasport
What does Gigasport do?
Gigasport is an Austrian multi-channel sports retailer selling sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories from over 450 brands across categories including cycling, running, outdoor, fitness, swimming, winter sports, and team sports. The company combines 7 physical retail stores in Austria with a comprehensive e-commerce platform, complemented by the PlusCard loyalty program, Click & Collect/Reserve services, and a mobile shopping app.
Is Gigasport a public or private company?
Gigasport is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Gigasport founded?
Gigasport was founded in -1. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Gigasport based?
Gigasport is headquartered in Graz, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does Gigasport make money?
One revenue line is on record: retail Sales.
Who are Gigasport's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Intersport, Decathlon, Hervis, Sport 2000, Blue Tomato and SportScheck. Broad incumbents are JD Sports and Foot Locker. XXL Sport is listed as a regional player. Zalando is listed as an emerging player.
Does Gigasport have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gigasport.
What industry is Gigasport in?
Gigasport's product category is Sporting Goods Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMABAA, Full-Line Sporting Goods Superstores, with a secondary code of CRAMABAJ, Winter Sports (Ski/Snowboard) Retail. Its NAICS code is 45911.