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.

Shoe Carnival’s Q4 Earnings Top Expectations

Shoe Carnival Inc. reported net earnings more than doubled in the fourth quarter as same-store sales grew 3.2 percent. Cliff Sifford, Shoe Carnival’s vice chairman and CEO, said, “Our strong balance sheet and prudent expense management provides us the financial flexibility to keep our steady footing during this challenging economic time.”

Survey: Fans Embrace Streaming, Reading And Exercise To Offset Sports Blackout

U.S. sports fans said they are turning to watching non-sports TV and streaming services, reading and working out during the “sports blackout” created by the coronavirus outbreak, according to a new survey by Altman Vilandrie & Company. The survey also shows that three-quarters of regular sports viewers are still following their favorite leagues.

Macy’s Freezes Hiring, Reduces Management Pay

Macy’s Inc. announced it is freezing both hiring and spending, as well as reducing pay for all levels of management director level and above, effective April 1 and lasting for the duration of the crisis. Jeff Gennette, chairman and CEO, will not receive compensation during this period.

Nike CEO John Donahoe Opens Up Coronavirus ‘Playbook’

Nike Inc. didn’t escape the fiscal third quarter entirely unscathed, and headwinds remain globally in Q4 and beyond, but the company managed to evade a revenue and earnings plunge thanks to the “playbook” it deployed as the coronavirus spread across China in recent months.