Golf Emergency Relief Fund Delivers Over $4 Million In Phase 1 Grants

In the face of overwhelming need from workers across the golf industry suffering hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Golf Emergency Relief Fund has awarded over $4 million to more than 3,300 individuals seeking assistance during Phase 1 of the initiative. Registration limits were reached within 24 hours after the fund was opened on April 15.

Delta Apparel Joins Cotton Leads Program

Delta Apparel Inc. has joined the Cotton Leads program signifying its commitment to sustainability and acknowledging the ongoing improvements U.S. and Australian cotton growers continue to make under both countries’ strict regulatory environments.

Camping World’s CFO Resigns

Camping World Holdings Inc. announced the promotion of five executives within the company including the promotion of Karin Bell to the position of CFO succeeding Melvin Flanigan who is resigning from the company for personal reasons.

Firearms Background Checks Surge Again In May

The FBI completed 1.6 million gun background checks on an NSSF-adjusted basis in May, a hike of 75.2 percent compared to the May 2019 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 910,910. The rate builds on gains of 69.1 percent in April and 41 percent in March.

The Buckle Suspends Dividend

The Buckle Inc. announced that at its quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors, held on June 1, the Board temporarily suspended the company’s quarterly dividend payments.

Arena Football League Assets Up For Public Auction

An online auction of the assets of the Arena Football League (AFL), which ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy last November, will take place through June 23. Assets include memorabilia, equipment, and intellectual property from five AFL teams: Albany Empire, Atlantic City Blackjacks, Baltimore Brigade, Philadelphia Soul, Washington Valor, as well as the intellectual property of the Columbus Destroyers. 

Commerce Secretary Ross Moves To Help South Atlantic Reef Fish Species

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross recently met with recreational fishing and boating industry leaders in Fort Pierce, FL to discuss marine recreational fishing access and the importance of marine recreation to the U.S. economy. His office is finalizing the rule requiring descending devices onboard vessels targeting snapper and grouper in the South Atlantic.