AGP Executive Report

Logistics & Retail Expansion: Chaussea, the footwear retailer owned by VGM Holding, is planning a €100 million expansion of its Moselle headquarters, building a new 48,000-square-meter logistics center to boost storage and support brand growth and more store openings across Europe; the facility is expected to be operational by end-2027, with 50–70 new logistics jobs. Education & Community Operations: San Marino Unified Schools’ reopening is credited to districtwide teamwork—teachers, families, campus leaders, and neighbors coordinating early orientations and on-the-ground support to deliver a smooth fall start. EU Brewing Snapshot: Eurostat reports EU beer production at 34.4 billion liters in 2025 (down 0.7% vs. 2024 but up 2.2% vs. 2020), with Germany, Spain, and Poland leading volumes; Italy (including San Marino) is cited for alcoholic beer production above 0.5% alcohol content. Sports Tourism & Local Industry Links: Rimini will host a FIBA 3x3 MotoGP showcase on September 9, mixing MotoGP riders and 3x3 basketball to draw fans ahead of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and Rimini Riviera.

Logistics & Retail Expansion: Chaussea, the footwear retailer owned by VGM Holding, is investing €100 million to expand its Moselle headquarters with a new 48,000-square-meter logistics center, aiming to boost storage for brand additions and store growth across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany, with new sites planned for Italy, Portugal, and Spain; the facility is expected to be operational by end-2027 and will add 50–70 logistics jobs. Education & Community Operations: San Marino Unified Schools’ reopening is credited to districtwide teamwork—teachers, families, and campus leaders coordinating orientations and early preparations—after the Board of Education heard how the fall start was built “by many hands.” EU Industry Snapshot (Beer): Eurostat reports EU beer output at 34.4 billion liters in 2025, down 0.7% year-on-year but up 2.2% versus 2020, with Germany, Spain, and Poland leading volumes; Italy (including San Marino) is cited for alcoholic beer over 0.5%. Sports-Linked Tourism (Rimini): FIBA and MotoGP will stage a 3x3 showcase in Rimini on Sept. 9, featuring MotoGP riders and a dunk-and-game program ahead of the San Marino Grand Prix.

Logistics & Retail Expansion: Chaussea is set to pour €100 million into a new 48,000-square-meter logistics center in Moselle, France, to boost storage and support its footwear brand growth. The facility is expected to be operational by end-2027 and will add 50–70 logistics jobs. Local Education & Community Operations: San Marino Unified Schools’ reopening is credited to districtwide teamwork—teachers, families, and campus leaders coordinating early orientations and on-the-ground prep for a smooth fall start. EU Brewing Snapshot: Eurostat reports EU beer output at 34.4 billion liters in 2025, down 0.7% year-on-year but up 2.2% versus 2020, with Germany, Spain, and Poland leading volumes. Industry Events in the Region: FIBA and MotoGP will stage a 3x3 basketball showcase in Rimini on Sept. 9, tying sports entertainment to the upcoming Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera.

Logistics & Retail Expansion: Chaussea, the French footwear retailer owned by VGM Holding, plans a €100 million upgrade in Moselle with a new 48,000-square-meter logistics center to boost storage and support brand additions and store growth across Europe; the facility is expected to be operational by end-2027, creating 50–70 new logistics jobs. Education & Community Operations: San Marino Unified School District’s reopening is credited to districtwide teamwork—teachers, families, staff, and neighbors—highlighting how coordinated preparation helped deliver a smooth fall start. Sports Tourism & Regional Industry: Rimini will host a FIBA 3x3 MotoGP showcase on Sept. 9, blending motorsport and basketball at Piazzale Kennedy ahead of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino, with MotoGP riders and entertainment aimed at drawing visitors. EU Manufacturing Snapshot: Eurostat reports EU beer output at 34.4 billion liters in 2025 (down 0.7% vs 2024), with Germany, Spain, and Poland leading production volumes. Local Culture & National Identity: September 3 is marked as San Marino Republic Foundation Day, celebrating the 301 founding with Great and General Council sessions and traditional events.

Logistics Expansion: Chaussea plans a €100 million expansion of its Moselle headquarters, building a 48,000-square-meter logistics center to boost storage and support new footwear brands and store openings across Europe; the facility is expected to be operational by end-2027, with 50–70 new logistics jobs. Education & Community Operations: San Marino Unified Schools’ reopening is credited to districtwide teamwork—teachers, families, and campus leaders coordinating orientations and early preparations to deliver a smooth fall start. Regional Industry & Real Estate: The Detroit Industrial Real Estate Summit (held at the San Marino Club) highlighted steady demand for industrial space despite softer post-COVID levels, with companies still viewing the Detroit area as a strong location for growth. Food & Beverage Market Signals: Eurostat reports EU beer production at 34.4 billion litres in 2025, down 0.7% year-on-year, with Germany, Spain, and Poland leading volumes. Local Culture & Industry Events: FIBA and MotoGP will stage a 3x3 basketball showcase in Rimini on Sept. 9, blending motorsport entertainment with sport tourism ahead of the San Marino Grand Prix.

Logistics & Retail Expansion: Chaussea says it will invest €100 million to expand its Moselle headquarters with a new 48,000-square-meter logistics center, boosting storage to support adding footwear brands and stores across France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, with further growth planned for Italy, Portugal and Spain; the facility is expected to be operational by end-2027 and create 50–70 new logistics jobs. Education & Community Operations: San Marino Unified Schools’ reopening is credited to districtwide teamwork—teachers, families, and campus leaders coordinating from early August orientations through the first bell—framing a smoother start as a shared effort rather than a single push. Industry & Real Estate (Regional): The Detroit Industrial Real Estate Summit highlights steady demand for industrial space despite softer post-COVID levels, with the Detroit area positioned as an attractive destination for companies planning growth and new facilities. Media & Consumer Services: Unifi TV will offer its full suite of 73 premium channels free to Malaysians for a month around Hari Kebangsaan/Hari Malaysia, expanding access via streaming apps and setting up a further free channel bundle from October 2026. Manufacturing & Food/Drink Data: Eurostat reports EU beer production at 34.4 billion litres in 2025, down 0.7% year-on-year, with Germany, Spain and Poland leading volumes. Sports Business (San Marino tie-in): FIBA and MotoGP will stage a 3x3 showcase in Rimini on Sept. 9 ahead of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino, blending riders, basketball players and entertainment.

Education & Community Readiness: San Marino Unified Schools’ reopening is credited to districtwide teamwork—teachers, families, and campus leaders all played a role in a smooth fall start, with new-staff orientations and early preparations highlighted. Industry & Trade Watch: A new report on Panama’s Ramón Carretero links his companies to major Cuban state supply contracts, spanning everything from everyday goods to strategic industrial inputs—an example of how scarcity-driven markets shape cross-border business. Business & Infrastructure: The Detroit Industrial Real Estate Summit (held at the San Marino Club) points to steady demand for industrial space despite softer post–COVID highs, with companies still viewing the region as a strong destination. Food & Drink Data: Eurostat reports EU beer production at 34.4 billion litres in 2025, down 0.7% year-on-year, with Germany leading and Italy (including San Marino) producing 3.4 billion litres of alcoholic beer. Energy & Policy Risk: Wildfire recovery bills by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez reach California’s governor’s desk, including measures aimed at powerline removal and emergency coordination—raising the stakes for utilities and insurers.

Education & Community Resilience: San Marino Unified Schools’ reopening is credited to districtwide teamwork, from early August orientations for new staff to a smooth first bell across four campuses, with leaders stressing that parents, teachers, and neighbors all “showed up” to make the start work. Industrial Real Estate & Local Economy: The Detroit Industrial Real Estate Summit at the San Marino Club highlighted steady demand for industrial space despite a post–COVID slowdown, with speakers pointing to ongoing projects and the region’s continued appeal for manufacturers and logistics operators. Food & Beverage Growth: Sip Fresh says functional, customizable drinks are driving momentum in 2026, citing strong first-half sales and a surge in wellness add-ons like protein, collagen, and Vitamin C. EU Brewing Snapshot: Eurostat reports EU beer production dipped 0.7% in 2025, with Italy (including San Marino) producing 3.4 billion litres of beer over 0.5% alcohol. Trade & Labor Mobility: The U.S. updates eligibility lists for H-2A and H-2B visas, affecting temporary agricultural and non-agricultural hiring pipelines.

San Marino Industry & Trade: Beer production data puts Italy (including San Marino) at 3.4 billion litres in 2025 (alcohol >0.5%), while EU output dipped 0.7% year-on-year to 34.4 billion litres, with Germany, Spain and Poland leading volumes. Tourism & Event Economy: Rimini hosts a FIBA 3x3 x MotoGP showcase on Sept. 9, mixing riders, a dunk exhibition and a half-court game ahead of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera—good news for regional hospitality and logistics. Local Housing Affordability: A US affordability analysis flags San Marino, California among the priciest areas near top school districts, with estimated comfort incomes above $450,000—another reminder that education-linked demand can reshape housing markets. Food & Beverage Growth: Sip Fresh reports strong first-half 2026 momentum, expanding retail presence in Arizona and Southern California and driving wellness add-ons like collagen and Vitamin C. Workforce Mobility: The US DHS confirms the updated H-2A/H-2B eligibility lists, adding Belize and keeping all other countries on the cycle—relevant for agriculture and seasonal services planning. Energy & Safety Policy: California wildfire recovery bills reach Governor Newsom’s desk, including measures aimed at removing abandoned powerlines and improving emergency coordination.

Housing & Affordability: A new analysis says buying near top-ranked U.S. school districts can demand household incomes above $250,000 a year, with several locations—including San Marino, California—estimated over $450,000, highlighting how education-driven demand can push housing costs far beyond surrounding metros. Sports Tourism & Local Economy: Rimini is set to host a FIBA and MotoGP 3x3 showcase on September 9, blending a dunk exhibition and a rider-led 3x3 match at Piazzale Kennedy and drawing fans ahead of the San Marino Grand Prix weekend. Energy & Disaster Recovery Policy: California’s Senator Sasha Renée Pérez has sent 11 wildfire-related bills to Governor Newsom, including measures aimed at removing abandoned powerlines and tightening emergency coordination to protect wildfire survivors and public safety. Industry Signals: Eurostat reports EU beer production totaled 34.4 billion litres in 2025, down 0.7% year-on-year, with Germany, Spain and Poland leading output. Workforce Mobility: The U.S. updated H-2A and H-2B visa eligibility lists, adding Belize and keeping all other countries on the approved rolls.

San Marino Industry Spotlight: Beer is still a steady EU business. Eurostat reports EU breweries produced 34.4 billion litres in 2025, down 0.7% year-on-year but up 2.2% versus 2020, with Germany, Spain and Poland leading output. Food & Beverage Growth: Sip Fresh says functional, customizable drinks are driving momentum in 2026, with wellness smoothies making up nearly a third of sales in the first half and protein/collagen/Vitamin C add-ons rising 33% year-on-year. Labor & Agriculture: The US DHS updated H-2A/H-2B eligibility lists effective 8 Nov 2024, adding Belize as the only new country for both programmes—relevant for seasonal farm and temporary non-agricultural staffing. Local Business & Compliance: A jeweler in California, tied to Rolex/diamond fraud claims, received a five-year prison sentence after prosecutors said clients were defrauded of more than $1.7 million. International Policy Watch: UNGA 2026’s agenda is expected to be shaped by the US-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption, with diplomacy and funding pressures in focus.

Maritime & Trade Disruption: Ukrainian drone strikes hit two cargo ships off Novorossiysk, including a San Marino-flagged freighter (Necibe), injuring eight and killing one crew member—another reminder of how shipping risk can spill into supply chains. Food & Drink Industry: Eurostat reports EU beer production slipped 0.7% in 2025 to 34.4 billion litres, with low/no-alcohol reaching 2.1 billion; Italy (including San Marino) is cited for alcoholic beer volumes. Hospitality & Consumer Trends: Sip Fresh says first-half 2026 growth is being driven by customizable wellness smoothies, with collagen and Vitamin C boosting wellness add-ons and new retail leases expanding reach. Immigration & Labor Markets: The US DHS published the updated H-2A/H-2B eligible countries list, adding Belize and keeping the rest unchanged—relevant for seasonal agriculture and temporary non-ag work planning. International Diplomacy: UNGA 2026 agenda coverage highlights how US-Iran tensions and shipping disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are shaping the week’s priorities.

UN Diplomacy & Shipping Risk: UNGA 2026 kicks off in New York with wars and funding cuts in the spotlight, as the US-Iran conflict keeps the Strait of Hormuz largely shut—raising pressure on global energy routes and diplomacy. Food & Drink Industry: Eurostat reports EU beer output at 34.4 billion litres in 2025, down 0.7% year-on-year, with Germany, Spain and Poland leading; Italy (including San Marino) is noted for alcoholic beer volume. Local Consumer Trends: Sip Fresh says functional, customizable beverages are driving growth in 2026, expanding retail sites in Arizona and Southern California and boosting wellness add-ons like protein, collagen and Vitamin C. Logistics & Maritime Security: Ukrainian drone strikes hit two cargo ships near Novorossiysk, injuring eight and killing a cook; the San Marino-flagged freighter Necibe and the rescue-linked Ural are both named. Industry Disruption: Global Spirits’ Khortytsia distillery in Zaporizhia was damaged in a Russian attack, with millions of bottles of finished product lost or destroyed. Visa-Driven Labor Market: The US DHS updated H-2A/H-2B eligible countries, adding Belize and keeping the rest unchanged for temporary agricultural and non-agricultural work. Arts & Tourism Demand: The Rossini Opera Festival 2026 reports audience growth to 16,350 attendees and €808,000 box office after 42 events.

Food & Drink Industry: Eurostat reports EU beer production at 34.4 billion litres in 2025, down 0.7% year-on-year but up 2.2% versus 2020; Germany leads (7.4bn), followed by Spain (5.3bn) and Poland (3.5bn). San Marino in the Mix: Italy produced 3.4bn litres of alcoholic beer (over 0.5% ABV), with the figure explicitly including San Marino under the same reporting scope. Maritime & Logistics Risk: A Ukrainian drone campaign hit two cargo ships off Novorossiysk, injuring eight and killing one; the San Marino-flagged freighter Necibe was attacked while loading wheat, with the crew later rescued by another vessel that was then struck. Consumer & Retail Beverages: Sip Fresh says first-half 2026 growth is driven by customizable, wellness-led smoothies, expanding into major US retail outlets including Chandler Fashion Center and Tanger Outlets Phoenix. Workforce Mobility: The US DHS updated H-2A/H-2B eligibility lists, adding Belize and removing none, keeping temporary agricultural and non-agricultural hiring pathways open. Arts & Tourism: The Rossini Opera Festival 2026 grew to 16,350 attendees (from 15,559 in 2025) with €808,000 box office and visitors from 51 countries.

Maritime & Logistics: Ukrainian drone strikes hit two cargo ships off Novorossiysk, injuring eight and killing one cook; the San Marino-flagged freighter Necibe was attacked while loading wheat, then its crew was rescued by the Turkish-owned ro/ro Ural, which was struck days later with further casualties. Food & Beverage Retail: Sip Fresh says first-half 2026 momentum is driven by customizable wellness smoothies, with protein, collagen and Vitamin C added to over 20% of orders and wellness add-ons up 33% year over year; the brand also expanded retail presence across major Arizona and Southern California shopping centers. Energy/Industry Disruption: Russia’s attack reportedly completely destroyed the Khortytsia distillery plant in Zaporizhia, with losses tied to finished goods already taxed for excise and other duties. Culture & Tourism: The Rossini Opera Festival 2026 reported audience growth to 16,350 attendees (from 15,559 in 2025) and €808,000 box office after 42 events, with visitors from 51 countries. Labor Mobility (Agriculture/Services): The US updated H-2A/H-2B eligibility lists, adding Belize as the only new country for temporary agricultural and non-agricultural work. Forestry & Environment: A global ranking highlights Russia as the top holder of forest area share (20.1% in 2025), with the Americas and Asia-Pacific together holding nearly 78% of the world total.

Black Sea Shipping Under Fire: A Ukrainian drone strike hit the San Marino-flagged bulker Necibe near Tuapse, then the rescue ship Ural was struck near Novorossiysk; Turkish reports say eight were injured and cook Ilker Lazoglu later died, underscoring how port and logistics routes are being targeted. Alcohol Supply Chain Hit: Russia’s attack reportedly completely destroyed Ukraine’s Khortytsia distillery plant in Zaporizhia, with Global Spirits losing millions of finished bottles and facing major excise-tax and inventory losses. Retail & Foodservice Demand: Sip Fresh says first-half 2026 growth is driven by wellness add-ons and customization, expanding into major Arizona and Southern California retail sites. Visa Rules for Agriculture & Seasonal Work: The US DHS updated H-2A/H-2B eligible-country lists, adding Belize and keeping the rest unchanged, shaping temporary labor planning for farms and non-agricultural employers. Arts & Tourism Numbers: The Rossini Opera Festival 2026 reported audience growth to 16,350 attendees and €808,000 box office, with visitors from 51 countries. Industry Culture & Media: Netflix confirmed Schumacher ’94 will debut 2 October 2026, revisiting the disputed 1994 F1 title season.