Stetson

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Garland, United States

A brand recognized for its iconic hats, made in America.

CCI Score

10.54

June 6

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Stetson Distributor Settles Lawsuit Over Controversial Termination

A nationwide distributor for Stetson hats settled an antitrust lawsuit with a Tennessee retailer whose owner used Holocaust imagery in a social media post opposing Covid-19 vaccine mandates. The settlement, agreed upon in federal court filings, resolved claims that the distributor unlawfully ended a longstanding business relationship.

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Stetson is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

AUG

17

2022

Stetson Distributor Settles Lawsuit Over Controversial Termination
-7.55

A nationwide distributor for Stetson hats settled an antitrust lawsuit with a Tennessee retailer whose owner used Holocaust imagery in a social media post opposing Covid-19 vaccine mandates. The settlement, agreed upon in federal court filings, resolved claims that the distributor unlawfully ended a longstanding business relationship.
-10

Supply Chain Ethics

June 6

The settlement raises concerns over ethical business practices within the supply chain. Terminating a longstanding relationship, particularly in response to controversial use of Holocaust imagery in a politically charged context, reflects questionable judgment in distributor-retailer relations, potentially undermining fairness and accountability.

Stetson Distributor Settles Retailer's Suit Over Holocaust Post
FEB

02

2022

Stetson Distributor Censorship Over Controversial Social Media Post
28.63

A Tennessee hat retailer has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in Nashville alleging that the Stetson distributor imposed a nationwide moratorium on doing business with its partner after the retailer’s owner used Holocaust imagery in an Instagram post opposing vaccine mandates. The lawsuit claims that the distributor publicly denounced the post as antisemitic, effectively breaking a longstanding business relationship.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

June 6

The company’s distributor publicly denounced a post that invoked Holocaust imagery—a tactic aimed at countering hateful, antisemitic rhetoric despite its potential chilling effects on free commercial partnerships. From an anti-fascist perspective, condemning hate speech is a positive action, even though the blanket moratorium may raise antitrust concerns.

Stetson Seller Sues Over Backlash to Post That Invoked Holocaust
+40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

June 6

The alleged imposition of a nationwide moratorium by the distributor reflects a controversial business practice. While enforcing a policy against what was deemed hateful and antisemitic communication aligns with anti-fascist values, the broad application of such a moratorium raises concerns about potential overreach and antitrust issues. The action underscores the tension between ethical responsibility and corporate power in politically charged contexts.

Stetson Seller Sues Over Backlash to Post That Invoked Holocaust