Wolverine Worldwide Provides Business Update Related To COVID-19

Wolverine World Wide Inc. provided a business update that it said: “further highlighted the company’s strong liquidity, supply chain stability and agile business model while detailing the proactive and precautionary measures it is taking to navigate the current environment.”

USA Triathlon Statement On Postponement of Tokyo Olympics

USA Triathlon issued a statement in response to the International Olympic and Paralympic Committees’ respective announcements that the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be postponed to 2021 due to ongoing logistical and public health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic.

U.S. Road Race Participation Declines 2.7 Percent For 2019

The number of runners registering for organized races in the U.S. was down slightly in 2019, continuing a six-year gradual drawback of mass participation in recreational road racing. According to Running USA data analysis, the industry peaked in 2013, when 19 million runners crossed the finish line at U.S. running events over all distances.

Advance To Acquire The Ironman Group

Advance, the owners of Conde Naste, entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with Wanda Sports Group Company Limited to acquire The Ironman Group in an all-cash transaction.

Coronavirus Slams The Brakes On Winnebago’s Momentum

Winnebago Industries Inc. began its fiscal third quarter on March 1 with high hopes and enough momentum to fuel a fleet of motorhomes. But like it has for many companies, the coronavirus knocked Winnebago off course. On the fiscal Q2 earnings call with analysts, CEO Mike Happe explained the difficult decision to shutter operations just as spring and the prime RV season kicks off.

Shoe Carnival’s Q4 Earnings More Than Double

Shoe Carnival Inc. wrapped up a strong fourth quarter to mark its 11th consecutive year of comparable-store sales growth. The off-price footwear also stressed it’s financially and operationally prepared to manage any impact from the coronavirus outbreak.

Moody’s Assigns A1 Rating To Nike’s Proposed Debt Offering, Outlook Revised To Negative

Moody’s Investors Service assigned an A1 rating to Nike Inc.’s proposed senior unsecured note offering. The outlook change to negative reflects the material increase in term debt at a time when there is significant uncertainty around the duration and severity of the coronavirus spread, as well as the impact of store closures and reduced consumer spending on Nike’s revenue and earnings.

Nordstrom To Extend Store Closures Another Week

Nordstrom Inc. announced it will extend its temporary store closure for at least one week through April 5. The retailer also said its top leaders will decline their salary from April through September and a portion of corporate employees will be furloughed starting April 5 for six weeks.

Target Provides Business Update To COVID-19

Target Corp. said that as the COVID-19 crisis has evolved, the company has been experiencing unusually strong traffic and sales. As a result, the company has adjusted the expected timing of some of its strategic initiatives.