SGB Executive

EXEC: Are Canadians Boycotting Western U.S. Ski Destinations?

The impact of tariffs and a trade war with Canada may be having an effect on the season as data suggests Canadians may have changed their travel plans in a protest response to the implementation of Trump’s tariffs and threats of annexation.

EXEC: February FW Factory Shipments Soar as Key Factories Post DD Growth

Yue Yuen’s manufacturing business, which boasts Adidas, Merrell, Asics and many others as key customers, posted a 14.9 percent increase in February, and Feng Tay, a major Nike supplier, returned to positive territory delivering 11.4 percent growth year-over-year after a decline in January.

EXEC: Sebago Parent BasicNet Gets DTC Lift for Positive 2024

The Turin, Italy-based parent of the Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Superga, Briko Jesus Jeans, Sabelt, and Sebago brands said Direct sales grew 4.2 percent to €346.8 million in 2024, while Royalties fell 2.2 percent year-over-year.

EXEC: Liberated Brands Auction Process Approved

All bids are due Monday, March 10, at 5 p.m. ET. If there are two or more bids, an auction will be held on March 17, with a hearing to approve the buyer proposed for March 24.