EXEC: Under Armour Posts Best South America Quarter with Brazil Partner Vulcabras
EXEC: OIA President Kent Ebersole Talks About Community
EXEC: DOJ Reviewing Eligibility of $5.4M in PPP Loans at New Age Group’s U.S. Subsidiary
StockX H1 Report Calls Out Asics, Clarks, New Era, Labubu, and Cactus Plant Flea Market as Winners
EXEC: Asics Crushes H1 Results Across All Regions; U.S. Q2 Wholesale Jumps 40 Percent
SGB Update
Perfect Moment’s Fiscal Q1 Revenues Jump 51 Percent
The luxury skiwear brand’s sales in the fiscal first quarter, ended June 30, climbed 51 percent, while adjusted operating losses narrowed slightly. Jane Gottschalk, President, said, “The launch of our spring/summer capsule, expansion of our style count, and the introduction of partnership revenues have further strengthened our brand positioning and customer engagement globally.”
Report: Female Consumers Slowing Discretionary Spend Faster Than Men
During the first half of 2025, year-over-year demand for discretionary products by female consumers remained flat, in contrast to a 3 percent increase in unit sales by men, according to Circana. Discretionary spending by women grew 1 percent on a dollar basis, while spending by men rose 2 percent.
Hanesbrands Faces Possible Debt Rating Upgrade on Proposed Gildan Merger
S&P Global Ratings placed Hanesbrands’ debt ratings on CreditWatch positive because it believes Hanesbrands’ credit profile will improve following its acquisition by Gildan.
Report: Understanding Consumer Purchasing Behavior Retains Loyalty, Even in Uncertain Times
With shifting consumer perceptions of inflation, debt and pricing pressure, the report from Resonate emphasizes that brands can no longer rely solely on “holiday intuition” or historical campaign performance to connect with consumers during times of economic uncertainty.
Dillard’s Posts First Quarterly Revenue Gain in Over Two Years
Dillard’s, Inc. reported its first sales revenue gain in a quarter since the 2022 fourth quarter while showing a slight decline in profits. The gains were led by juniors’ and children’s apparel, ladies’ accessories, and lingerie.
SGB Executive
EXEC: Under Armour Posts Best South America Quarter with Brazil Partner Vulcabras
The Brazil-based Valcabras S.A. manages, manufactures and distributes footwear, apparel and accessories in South America for the Under Armour and Mizuno brands, and owns and manages the the Olympikus brand. The company said Under Armour posted its best quarter since they partnered in 2018.
EXEC: OIA President Kent Ebersole Talks About Community
Kent Ebersole, president of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), spoke with SGB Executive about the organization’s mission-driven focus, the challenges facing the outdoor industry beyond tariffs and revitalizing a national industry tradeshow.
EXEC: DOJ Reviewing Eligibility of $5.4M in PPP Loans at New Age Group’s U.S. Subsidiary
The news came as the parent of Ahead, Craft, Cutter & Buck and Tenson reported its Sports & Leisure segment’s revenues amounted 5.1 percent y/y to ~$91 million in Q2 2025. Craft was said to be the primary driver of global sales growth, while Tenson also showed comparatively strong growth.
EXEC: Ombraz Sunglass Brand Exits Asia; Now 100-Percent Italy Sourced, Produced and Shipped
The company is reporting that it has relocated 100-percent of the manufacturing of its armless sunglasses from Asia to a family-owned workshop in Northern Italy, five miles from its Italian Zeiss lens facility.
EXEC: Gildan Eyes Opportunity to Turn Hanes into an Activewear Powerhouse
Glenn Chamandy, Gildan Activewear’s president and CEO, said Gildan’s proposed acquisition of HanesBrands promises to offer at least $200 million in cost synergies over the next three years, but he said the biggest growth opportunity is expanding the 125-year-old Hanes brand in the activewear space, a category where Gildan excels.
