The 2022 Holiday season’s total revenues grew by 7.6% over the prior year, according to preliminary figures from Mastercard SpendingPulse for all forms of payment and channels from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24.

Big Foot’s consolidation of the venerable catalog and later e-commerce brand into Champs Sports is set to be completed later this month, when the Eastbay website will be redirected to Champs.

The founder of DC Shoes, who was more recently known for his exploits as an extreme sports athlete, was killed in a snowmobiling accident on Jan. 2 at the age of 55.

Christy Sports has acquired Big Sky, MT-based Grizzly Outfitters, effective Dec. 15, and will rebrand the 29-year-old retail store with the Christy Sports banner next summer.

PTON has now launched a program to sell certified pre-owned bikes, and will offer refurbished Peloton Bike for $1,145, while the Bike+ will cost $1,995.

A MA District court judge ruled that the class action filed by six consumers against New Balance can move forward, denying the footwear maker’s motion to dismiss the case.

Surf 9 is recalling about 20,300 inflatable paddle boards and supyaks sold under the Body Glove and ULI brands, because glue can separate at the seams allowing the paddle boards to deflate unexpectedly.