Foot Locker Inc. says it will close stores across North America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Asia) and Malaysia from March 17 through March 31.
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L.L. Bean Closing U.S. Stores Over Coronavirus Concerns
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.
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.
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.
Under Armour To Shut Doors To Combat Virus
Under Armour announced it will close all 188 of its company stores in North America from March 16 through March 28 as a precaution amid the global spread of coronavirus.
Columbia Sportswear To Temporarily Close Stores
Columbia Sportswear Company said it was closing its store locations from March 16 through March 27. The company also announced a number of other steps being taken in response to coronavirus.
VF Corp. To Shutter Stores Through April 5
In response to the global COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, VF Corporation announced the temporary closure of all owned retail stores across North America, effective March 16 through April 5.
NRF: Retailer Leaders Issue Statement On Responsible Shopping During Covid-19 Pandemic
National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay and Retail Industry Leaders Association President Brian Dodge are advising consumers to shop responsibly during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
RILA: Leading Retailers Step Up To Partner On Covid-19 Testing
Brian Dodge, president of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), issued a statement following the White House announcement for plans to develop a web portal and drive-through sites for coronavirus testing in partnership with leading retailers.
REI Retail Stores Closing Until March 27
REI Co-op is closing its retail stores from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27, to “help protect the health and safety of our employees and customers” from the coronavirus, CEO Eric Artz said in a statement.
Nike Closing Stores In Response To Coronavirus
Nike Inc. on Sunday said it is closing all stores in the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27, to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
The Buckle’s Q4 Earnings Rise 14 Percent
The Buckle Inc. reported earnings rose 14.4 percent in the fourth quarter as same-store sales grew 3.3 percent.
Kohl’s Postpones Investor Day Due To Coronavirus Spread
Kohl’s Corp. in a regulatory filing that it will postpone its investor day planned for Monday, March 16, as a coronavirus precaution. The retailer also noted that its certain categories “most affected by the virus” although it didn’t identify those categories.
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