Retail Trade Groups Applaud Tariff Relief

The National Retail Federation, Retail Industry Leaders Association and U.S. Chamber of Commerce all applauded the Trump administration’s move to postpone some tariff collections for 90 days amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

NFL Signs Merchandising Deal With Gaming Company

FaZe Clan, the gaming organization, partnered with the NFL on limited-edition “Draft-A-Thon” collection “Draft-A-Thon.” The alliance marks the NFL’s first-ever apparel collaboration with a gaming organization. 

CamelBak’s Greg Williamson Talks COVID-19 Challenges, Opportunities

In another installment of SGB Executive’s series of interviews with industry leaders exploring how businesses are coping with the coronavirus, CamelBak President Greg Williamson provides an update on product demand, ways that CamelBak is supporting front-line medical workers and the brand’s hope for a renewed emphasis on outdoor activities once the outbreak has ended.

VF Corp.’s Debt Rating Outlook Revised To Negative

Standard & Poors Corp. revised its debt rating outlook on VF Corp. to negative. The rating agency said it expects VF’s operating results to be “significantly weaker” than it expected due to the economic fallout from the spread of the coronavirus.

Foot Locker’s Debt Rating Outlook Revised To Negative

Standard & Poors Corp. revised its outlook to negative from stable and affirmed all its ratings on Foot Locker, including the ‘BB+’ issuer credit rating. The rating agency said the retailer will face significant top-line headwinds this year, as restrictive government mandates to contain the coronavirus pandemic lead to temporary store closures, deflated consumer confidence, and a swift and severe drop in discretionary consumer spending.