X2 Performance Raises $16M In Funding

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has invested in X2 Performance, a non-carbonated energy drink brand and comes as part of a $16 million Series D raise led by previous investor L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by LVMH.

Helen of Troy’s Houseware Sales Climb 38 Percent

Helen of Troy Ltd. reported housewares segment revenue increased 37.7 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended May 31 to $193.6 million. Growth was primarily driven in part by an increase in brick and mortar sales for both OXO and Hydro Flask due to the favorable comparative impact of store closures and reduced store traffic in the prior year period.

HDry North America Launches HDry ‘b5’ Bio-Based Waterproof 3D Laminate

This week, Altexa Srl/HDry and GHS Holdings announced the launch of its HDry ‘b5’ a bio-based, waterproof 3D laminate, for Summer 2021.   HDry ‘b5’ bio-based membrane offers the opportunity to reduce dependence on fossil fuels on active performance gear with a bio-content rate of 53 percent, resulting in a high range of responsible technical […]

Colnago Appoints CEO

Italian road-racing bike manufacturer Colnago announced that Nicola Rosin has been appointed CEO of Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l. and the associated company, Colnago America.