Sporting goods brands need to own the relationship.

Veribl solves three core problems for sporting goods: counterfeiting, weak post-purchase engagement, and lack of consumer data. A unique QR code on every product enables instant authentication, warranty registration, digital guides, and direct consumer communication. Brands get first-party data on product owners and a channel for accessories, recalls, and sustainability information.

Each product receives a unique, serialized QR code during manufacturing. When a consumer scans the code, Veribl verifies it against the database — confirming the product is genuine, showing its origin, and flagging if the same code has been scanned an unusual number of times (which may indicate counterfeiting). This gives consumers confidence and brands visibility into their market.

Yes. Veribl supports configurable warranty periods, product-specific terms, and claim tracking. For sporting goods with complex warranty terms (e.g., lifetime frame warranty but 2-year component warranty on a bicycle), you can configure per-product or per-component warranty rules. Consumers track claim status in real time, and your team manages everything from a single dashboard.

Veribl's product pages can include materials information, care and repair instructions, and end-of-life recycling guidance — all accessible via the QR code. As EU regulations expand to cover textiles and sporting goods, brands using Veribl are already prepared with the digital infrastructure to deliver product sustainability data to consumers and regulators.

Yes — that's one of the core benefits. Even when products are sold through REI, Decathlon, Amazon, or independent retailers, the QR code on the product connects consumers directly to your brand. When they register, you capture their email, location, and product preferences — first-party data you'd never get from retail sell-through reports.

Yes. QR codes can be integrated into hang tags, care labels, shoe tongues, or packaging. For apparel brands, common use cases include authentication verification, care instructions, and sustainability information. For footwear, add warranty registration and sizing guides. The same platform handles all product categories.