L.L. Bean is closing all U.S. retail locations beginning midnight Monday, March 16 through March 29 out of precaution for the spread of the coronavirus, L.L. Bean President and CEO Steve Smith wrote in a letter to customers on Monday.
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Coronavirus: Letter From Francois Goulet, President, Rossignol Group NA
“In response to COVID-19 and concern for the health and well-being of our employees as well as the larger community, Rossignol Group North America announced proactive steps and precautions for staff over the weekend, effective immediately”.
Academy Sports Outlines Coronavirus Response To Customers
In a letter to customers, Ken Hicks, Academy Sports’ chairman, president, and CEO, announced a number of precautions the chain is taking in response to coronavirus. He wrote in part, “We are fortunate that we currently have no reported team member or customer cases and our stores and facilities remain open for business.”
Dick’s Reduces Store Hours And Closes 10 Stores In Response To Coronavirus
Dick’s Sporting Goods said that as of March 17 it will be closing 10 stores and reducing daily hours across the chain due to the coronavirus outbreak. The revised store hours include 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Merrell Closing Retail Stores Until March 27
Footwear brand Merrell, which is owned by Wolverine World Wide Inc., announced the closure of its retail stores until March 27.
RV Women’s Alliance Hires Executive Director Sandy Ellingson
One year after the official launch of the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), the group announced the hiring of its first executive director, Sandy Ellingson.
Little League Recommends Temporary Suspension
Little League International, in a statement, said it was recommending delaying the implementation of the Little League season to begin no earlier April 6.
Modell’s Gains Court Approval For GOB Sales
Modell’s Sporting Goods, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 11, won court approval to begin liquidation sales on its remaining 141 stores despite concerns from landlords.
PVH Corp. Response To Covid-19 Outbreak
PVH Corp. announced that in response to the escalating global coronavirus outbreak, it will close temporarily all company-operated retail stores across North America and Europe, effective March 17 through March 29.
Kohl’s And Lands’ End Announce Partnership
Kohl’s announced a new partnership with Lands’ End to offer the retailer’s entire assortment of women’s, men’s, kids, and home merchandise on Kohls.com, directly fulfilled and shipped by Lands’ End, beginning fall 2020. Lands’ End merchandise will also be brought to 150 stores beginning fall 2020.
BN3TH Underwear Appoints North American Director Of Sales
BN3TH Apparel announced that industry executive Matt Keenan joined their team as the North American director of sales in February of this year.
March 16 Coronavirus Notebook: Closures, Cancellations And Postponements
SGB Executive’s update on the latest closures, cancellations and postponements due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Industry Executives Discuss Coronavirus Impact
The coronavirus fallout on supply chains and increasingly consumer spending was addressed extensively on quarterly conference calls last week. Many expressed vast uncertainty on what disruptions the coronavirus may have on retail. Dick’s CEO Ed Stack said, “We have no idea. I don’t think we’ve seen anything like this in a very, very long time.”
Coronavirus Closes Ski Resorts
The coronavirus has hit mountain towns especially hard, and Saturday afternoon was an inflection point for the ski industry. When Vail Resorts Inc. announced it was suspending operations at its North American ski areas, most others followed suit.
La Sportiva Hires Howe Sound Sales To Represent The Brand In Western Canada
La Sportiva, producers of mountain products since 1928, announced today that Howe Sound Sales will represent the brand in Western Canada, which includes British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories.
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