Jo Beckendorff

STUTTGART, Germany - To increase the efficiency of its returns processing, German bicycle and outdoor multichannel retailer Internetstores GmbH, has opened a state-of-the-art returns centre. The company, which has been growing for years, will use the new centre in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim to focus primarily on efficiency, whilst offering a sustainable workplace for employees.

HÜLLHORST, Germany - German compact bike pioneer and niche brand i:SY GmbH & Co. will discontinue its license agreement with production and distribution partner Hermann Hartje KG at the end of 2021.

BERLIN, Germany - After nine years as Federal MD of Germany's powerful and largest bicycle lobby group, the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC), Burkhard Stork will leave the club in March 2021 and join the German Bicycle Industry Association, ZIV, as MD.

MÜHLTAL, Germany - These days a functioning and well-coordinated supply chain is extremely important for every bicycle manufacturer. With a keen eye on the continuous supply of parts, German premium e-bike supplier Riese & Müller GmbH (R&M) is now strengthening this area with a new work structure.

WIESBADEN, Germany - German investor Schuhe24 Group has acquired a majority stake in the IBD platform Bike-Angebot.de. The future growth strategy of both parties includes a clear expansion course outside of the home market and the German-speaking region.

BERLIN, Germany - German cargobike expert Arne Behrensen and his team will hold the first virtual Cargobike Academy on November 26. The four panels being offered via Zoom were originally planned to take place as part of the Cargo Area on the now-cancelled Eurobike 2020 special edition.

YUANLIN, Taiwan - Taiwan's second largest bicycle manufacturer, Merida Industry Co., is not known for communicating detailed business figures. However, recently released data shows a reduction in delivery volume and value, but what counts the most is the bottom line:

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant is quickly catching up on the e-bike market after a slow start on this booming market. Strong demand for e-bikes in both Europe and the US drives Giant's financial performance from January to September this year.

SALT LAKE CITY, USA - When the organiser of the new US outdoor event The Big Gear Show (TBGS) cancelled their planned 2020 premiere at the end of May, they already named new dates for next year's show debut. Now the TBGS team has announced further information over the 2021 event.

GEDERSDORF, Austria - Another well-known motorbike giant enters the e-bike market. To mark the brand's 90th anniversary, parent company KSR Group GmbH is launching a range of ten Malaguti labelled e-bike models.