TaylorMade Golf Company welcomed Rick Paschal as its new chief financial officer. He was at Varsity Brands.
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How To Navigate M&A During The Coronavirus Crisis
Mergers and acquisitions are slowing to a crawl due to the coronavirus outbreak, but buyers and sellers can use this time to prepare for the surge of activity that’s sure to occur once business normalcy returns. SGB Executive examines the current M&A landscape and offers tips for navigating either side of the deal.
IHRSA Implores Congress To Include Fitness Industry In Stimulus
IHRSA has requested that Congress include health clubs, fitness centers, gyms, studios, and fitness industry suppliers in the economic stimulus package.
Winnebago To Temporarily Suspend Production Because Of Coronavirus
Winnebago Industries Inc. on Monday announced it will be temporarily suspending most production activities at the company’s Winnebago, Grand Design RV, Newmar and Chris-Craft facilities in response to the national spread of the coronavirus.
Gildan Activewear Provides Update Related To COVID-19
Gildan Activewear Inc. provided an update in response to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) on its business and operations.
VF Corp. Withdraws Guidance, Draws Down $1 Billion From Credit Facility
VF Corp. said it has drawn down $1 billion from its revolving credit facility “in an abundance of caution and as a proactive, precautionary measure” in response to the coronavirus. The company also withdrew its guidance for 2020.
International Olympic Committee Considers Postponing Tokyo Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday said it is considering postponing the Tokyo 2020 Games and would make a final decision within four weeks.
Igloo Pledges Profits To Coronavirus Response Fund
Igloo has announced they will be donating 100 percent profits from all Playmate coolers sold on Igloocoolers.com over the course of the next 30 days to the CDC Foundation Coronavirus Response Fund.
A&G Realty Partners Begins Marketing Of 137 Modell’s Store Leases
A&G Real Estate Partners (A&G) has begun marketing 137 Modell’s Sporting Goods store leases in nine Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia in connection with the 111-year-old retailer’s voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and liquidation.
Peloton Suspends Treadmill Sales, Deliveries Amid Spread Of Coronavirus
Peloton announced that it will temporarily suspend the sale and delivery of Tread, its treadmill, because the size of the machine is too large to deliver to customers who are social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Nike Promotes Social Distancing In Ad To Promote Workout App
On Saturday, Nike released a new ad campaign to express the importance of social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign also promotes the brand’s workout app and timed with the announcement that programming is now accessible to users free of charge.
Foot Locker Increases Cash Position In COVID-19 Pre-Caution
Foot Locker Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it borrowed $330 million under its revolving credit facility. The retailer said the borrowings were made as a precautionary measure to increase its cash position and preserve financial flexibility in light of the uncertainty in the global markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic
Trade Associations Send Letter To President Trump Over Coronavirus Impact On Business
The National Retail Federation, along with dozens of other trade associations, sent a letter to President Trump over the weekend outlining their concerns over the impact the coronavirus is having their members’ businesses.
Team Canada Withdrawing From 2020 Summer Olympics
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), backed by their athletes’ commissions, National Sports Organizations and the Government of Canada, decided to not send Canadian teams to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the summer of 2020 due to coronavirus concerns.
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