Chaco Footwear announced it has created a partnership program to help support its retailers affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
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Callaway Announces Preliminary Q1 Results, Provides COVID-19 Update
Callaway Golf Co. announced preliminary financial results for the quarter ended March 31 and provided additional commentary on the company’s performance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Retail Associations Unveil Blueprint For Shopping Safe
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) released a Blueprint for Shopping Safe outlining a phased-in approach to reopening retail.

Fleet Feet, The Run Experience Partner On Virtual Training Program
Fleet Feet and The Run Experience announced they have joined forces to create Together We Move, a free virtual training program featuring daily original content from experienced runners, professional athletes and coaches, and health and wellness experts.

Northwest Company Files For Bankruptcy Protection
The Northwest Company LLC, a manufacturer of league licensed blankets, packs and other items, filed for bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York. The filing was blamed on a failed acquisition, quality issues at a third-party vendor, tariffs and general weakness at retail in recent years.

Vista Outdoor Sees Q4 Earnings Exceeding Guidance, Appoints CFO
Vista Outdoor expects fourth-quarter earnings to exceed expectations after seeing “strong demand” within its commercial ammunition, cycling and outdoor cooking categories, and also said it believes it has the financial flexibility required to navigate COVID-19’s impact. Vista Outdoor also appointed Sudhanshu Priyadarshi as CFO.

Nearly 50 NHL Players To Participate In NHL Player Gaming Challenge
In coordination with ESL Gaming, the National Hockey League (NHL) announced the first-ever NHL Player Gaming Challenge presented by Honda, the NHL’s Official Automotive Partner, featuring NHL players representing all 31 clubs.

Ross Stores Donates $1.5MM To COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Ross Stores, Inc. announced that the company and the Ross Stores Foundation have jointly pledged $1.5 million of donations to local and national organizations providing essential COVID-19 relief services and additional support to our associates.

Firearm Industry Honors Senator Shelley Moore Capito As Legislator Of The Year
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearm, ammunition, hunting, and recreational shooting sports industry, recognized U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) as the 2019 National Shooting Sports Foundation Legislator of the Year.

Peloton Holds Largest Class Ever
Peloton, on April 22, held its largest class ever. More than 23,000 people tuned in for more than 10 minutes each to a live workout

NBA Opening Some Practice Facilities
The NBA is reportedly planning to re-open a number of team practice-facilities.

Survey Finds Consumers Feel Least Safe Shopping in Malls
According to a nationwide survey from First Insight taken on April 20, the majority of consumers surveyed would feel the safest shopping in grocery stores (54 percent) and drug store chains (50 percent).

Creedmoor Sports Appoints Bill Gravatt As Managing Director
Creedmoor Sports, serving the precision rifle shooting community for more than 40 years, hired Bill Gravatt as managing director. He was most recently president of Capstone Precision Group (Berger Bullets).

Century Boats Acquires Vanquish Boats
Century Boats, based in Zephyrhills, FL, announced the acquisition of Vanquish Boats. The existing Vanquish models will soon be reintroduced as Century Coronado.

Half Of Golf Courses Open With More Likely To Resume Play Soon
Forty-nine percent of golf courses in the U.S. were open for play last week with more expected to resume play in the coming weeks, according to the National Golf Foundation’s most recent COVID-19 survey.