Caleres, the parent of Famous Footwear, said that as part of these efforts to preserve cash, it has made the difficult decision to align its staffing needs with the current, reduced requirements of the business.
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Ross Stores Implements Furloughs, Salary Cuts
Ross Stores Inc. said it will temporarily furlough the majority of its store and distribution center employees, as well as some other employees across the business, starting April 5, and until operations can resume in those areas. Top executives will also take pay cuts.
Chinese Government Bans Resuming Team Sports
China reportedly issued an order restricting the resumption of team sports on Tuesday just weeks after the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) sent a memo announcing plans to resume play in early April.
Academy Sports Remains Open For Business
Academy Sports + Outdoors said in a letter to customers that almost all of its stores and all three of its DCs remain open for business. The retailer said it has been determined to be an essential retailer by several CISA sector standards in part because the retailer’s products are used to counter severe weather season in the southwest region.
Under Armour’s Debt Ratings Downgraded
Moody’s said the downgrade and negative outlook reflect Under Armour’s weak operating performance related to the challenges it is facing in reinvigorating growth in its core North American market and the compounding effects of the unprecedented disruption caused by the rapid global spread of the coronavirus.
Hoka One One Signs Jan Frodeno
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Jan Frodeno, Olympic champion and three-time winner of the Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Adidas Revokes Decision To Withhold Rent Payments In Germany
Adidas apologized Wednesday for saying it would defer paying rent for stores in Germany that were forced to close by coronavirus lockdowns after facing wide criticism on social media.
Wimbledon Tennis Tournament Canceled Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Wimbledon tennis championships, due to begin on June 29, have been canceled by organizers because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The move marks the first cancellation of the event since World War II.
L.L.Bean CEO Calls On Federal Government To Assist Middle-Market Retailers
In an interview on CNBC, L.L.Bean CEO Stephen Smith contended that the recently passed $2 trillion stimulus package does not address “middle market retail” companies such as his.
Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle Cuts Own Salary To $10K, Employees To Receive Regular Pay
Tim Boyle, president and CEO of Columbia Sportswear, will be reducing his annual salary to $10,000. The company plans to continue to offer regular pay to its employees, including those at stores, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amer Sports’ Debt Ratings Downgraded
Moody’s assumes Amer Sports’ revenue in 2020 will decline over 20 percent year-on-year due to the worldwide spread of the coronavirus outbreak, particularly across Europe and North America. The ratings agency cited Amer’s products are “highly discretionary” and current restrictions on many traveling and sports activities.
Wolverine World Wide’s Debt Ratings Outlook To Negative; Liquidity Rating Downgraded
The ratings agency said the outlook change to negative reflects the risk that a prolonged downturn triggered by the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) will pressure Wolverine’s revenue and profitability, as well as its ability to reduce leverage over the near-to-intermediate term.
Hanesbrands’ Debt Ratings Outlook Lowered To Negative
Moody’s rating outlook for Hanesbrands Inc. the parent of Champion, was changed to negative from stable to reflect the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus spread. Moody’s wrote, “The apparel sector has been one of the sectors most significantly affected by the shock given its sensitivity to consumer demand and sentiment.”
Asics Opens Access To Asics Studio Workout App
Asics has opened access to the Asics Studio at-home workout app to anyone free of charge as part of its response to COVID-19.
NPD: Athletic Footwear Sales Tumble In Week Ending March 21
Athletic footwear sales were down 65 percent in the week ending March 21, according to The NPD Group. Sport lifestyle and skate, the categories that were trending the best before the pandemic, also each declined by more than 60 percent.
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