Vail Resorts Projects Up To $200 Million Negative Impact From The Coronavirus

Vail Resorts Inc. provided updated commentary on its fiscal 2020 results and the evolving impact of Covid-19 on its business and results of operations. The company projects its operating results for March and April will have a negative impact of $180 million to $200 million compared to the resort reported EBITDA the company had as of March 1.

New Wave Group Sees Significant Impact From Coronavirus

New Wave Group, the Swedish-based owner of Ahead, Auclair, Craft and Cutter & Buck, said it is largely affected by the spread of the coronavirus. The demand for the group’s products and services is expected to be significantly reduced for all operating segments during the remainder of the first calendar quarter of 2020.

J.C. Penney Temporarily Closes Stores And Business Offices

J.C. Penney Co. on Wednesday announced that in response to the evolving global coronavirus pandemic, it will temporarily close its stores and business offices, starting Wednesday at 7 p.m. local time. The stores and business offices are scheduled to reopen April 2.

March 18 Coronavirus Notebook: A Few ‘Winners’ Emerge

The chaos that coronavirus is causing across the active lifestyle marketplace is unprecedented. And while it’s hard to claim any “winners” when an outbreak such as Covid-19 is wreaking so much havoc on everyday life, a couple of categories in this space stand to benefit—firearms and at-home fitness manufacturers.

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.