Decathlon works with over 1,200 suppliers across 45 countries and regions. Our teams are supported by a global network of more than 2,000 employees dedicated to production, who are regularly on the ground to ensure our suppliers follow our Code of Conduct.
How do we choose our suppliers?
Our Direct Purchasing Policy informs how we select our suppliers worldwide. In line with our values, we prioritise partners with the highest level of technical expertise who promote ethical and compliant practices, while working to reduce their environmental impact.
By fostering fair, transparent relationships and leveraging collaboration alongside data-driven decisions, we are able to deliver affordable, innovative products and support sustainable competitiveness.
Developing long-lasting partnerships
At Decathlon, we know we can’t deliver affordable sports products on our own. Our success depends entirely on the strong relationships we build with our suppliers.
Across our global network, we rely on a group of 55 Industrial Partners* – companies that have grown alongside us and, most importantly, share our values.
*we follow different category management according to values, business vision or maturity of suppliers — top category being our “partners
