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Without places for consumers to recreate or easily buy gear and apparel during the coronavirus, outdoor brands have gotten crushed in the process. And Newell Brands—parent of Coleman and Marmot—is the latest to publicly announce just how bad things have gotten in this space.

For Microban International. Ltd., the specialist in antimicrobial and odor control solutions, one benefit from COVID-19 has been the increased focus on sanitization and the company is accelerating the development of custom antiviral solutions for textiles. Here, Brian Aylward, Microban’s senior director, global textiles business, discusses the elevated opportunities around antimicrobial technologies created by the pandemic that he expects will make Microban a household name. 

Clarus Corp., in an 8-K filing Friday morning, said it was terminating its planned acquisition of protective case manufacturer S.K.B. Corporation (SKB) due to “recent events surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic, and the economic uncertainties in the United States and globally.”

A Thursday webcast hosted by the Outdoor Industry Association outlined the ways that outdoor brands that make a variety of products can apply for tariff exclusions or deferrals, saving them money during this difficult time. It’s a tricky process, but here are a few tips on how to begin.

Top National Stories and the Latest Headlines from SGB Updates across the Active Lifestyle Market during the week of April 20, 2020.

Delta Apparel Inc. reported earnings per share for its fiscal second quarter ended March 28 of 19 cents, beating analysts’ estimates by 1 cent while revenue of $96.7 million was in line with Wall Street’s targets—two notable achievements as the coronavirus impacted business in the latter half of the period.

The outdoor recreation industry is facing dramatically decreased sales and revenue, difficulties with production and distribution, and large numbers of furloughs and layoffs due to the coronavirus, according to member survey from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR).

As the coronavirus has closed gyms and kept people working out at home, Beachbody announced that its Beachbody On Demand streaming platform has surpassed two million subscribers.

Two-thirds of Rocky Brands Inc.’s wholesale partners have been deemed essential during the coronavirus crisis, while the company’s own e-commerce channel has seen a spike in sales, both of which helped the company navigate an otherwise difficult first quarter.