Retail Sales Jump In October

The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in October were up 1.7 percent seasonally adjusted from September and up 16.3 percent year-over-year.

PeopleForBikes Finance VP To Exit

After more than 17 years overseeing the financial operations of the PeopleForBikes Coalition and Foundation, Erik Esborg announced he is stepping down as the organization’s vice president of finance next year.

The House Of LR&C Strengthens Advisory Group

The House of LR&C, a fashion house founded by Ciara, Russell Wilson and Christine Day, announced that the company has appointed David Adelman to its Board of Directors. The company also announced that they are bolstering internal resources with the addition of apparel industry executives Sheree Waterson and Gemo Wong as Advisors.

Enduro Bearings Introduces Maxhit Bottom Bracket 

The next logical step for Enduro Bearing’s Maxhit technology is the introduction of its Maxhit bottom brackets. The brand’s patent-pending Maxhit bearing technology addresses weaknesses the company found in standard bottom bracket components that use several parts within parts, including small ball bearings that succumb to wear and corrosion. Bottom brackets “endure profound and intense forces […]

On Q3 Revenues Surge 68 Percent In Third Quarter

On Holding AG, in its first report since going public, reported sales grew 68 percent in the third quarter as sales continued to accelerate in all channels, regions and product categories. Adjusted EBITDA ran up 67.9 percent and the gross margin reached 60.2 percent, up from 54.5 percent a year ago.

Erem Introduces Biocircular Desert Hiking Boots

A new gen of sustainable hiking boots, made for desert performance, has launched from father-and-son brand Erem. Co-founder Noah Swartz is a fourth-generation shoemaker “who wanted to create a better boot made with exacting environmental standards for desert landscapes and climates.” His father and co-founder, Jeff Swartz, was the president and CEO of Timberland, a […]

ISPO Munich And OutDoor By ISPO Permanently Shift To New Dates

Together with sports and outdoor brands, retailers and industry associations, Messe München made two major changes effective immediately—ISPO Munich will be held permanently at the end of November, thus leaving the previous January date, and OutDoor by ISPO is moving permanently from the end of June to the end of May/beginning of June.