National Park Service Mandates Widespread Closures Of Facilities

The National Park Service (NPS) is modifying operations until further notice for facilities and programs that cannot adhere to the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.

Skechers To Temporarily Close Stores, Withdraws Q1 Guidance

Skechers USA Inc. announced that it is temporarily closing its company-owned Skechers retail stores in North America and select European markets through March 28, 2020 and is withdrawing its first-quarter 2020 guidance due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting uncertainty of the global retail landscape.

Journeys To Temporarily Close Locations

Genesco Inc., the parent of Journeys, said that after initially reducing store hours, Genesco will temporarily close its North American stores effective, March 18 through March 28 in response to the continued spread of the coronavirus.

Boardriders Announces Sale Of Xcel

Boardriders Inc., the apparel, footwear and accessories company whose brands include Quiksilver, Billabong, ROXY, DC Shoes, RVCA and Element, announced Tuesday that it has sold its Xcel wetsuit brand to Colorado-based ZG Collective. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Sequential Brands Continues Transformation Efforts

Sequential Brands Group Inc. began 2020 with a key leadership change, and the New York, NY-based parent of Avia, And1 and Gaiam is eyeing further transformational moves this year with a strategic review that could include acquisitions, divestitures and more.