SGB Executive Sports & Fitness

EXEC: EY M&A Outlook Signals Cautious U.S. Deal Market

EY expects U.S. deal volume will rise 10 percent in 2025, building on a robust 13 percent advance in 2024, driven by sustained economic activity, decreasing interest rates, pent-up demand & reduced valuation gaps.

Nike, Inc. Sees Turnaround Efforts Lasting through Fiscal 2026

Analysts were optimistic about the “Win Now” initiatives outlined by CEO Elliott Hill, but many shared concerns that the path ahead is likely to be long and volatile, pushing into the 2026 fiscal year, which commences in July 2025.

EXEC: The Apparel Brands Bringing the Brand Heat in 2025

The Third Annual Brand Heat Index from L.E.K. Consulting identified the brands to have gaine in popularity, or increasing brand “heat,” across major product categories and generations in women’s and men’s footwear and apparel.