March 02, 2020 Nike, Columbia Close Offices after Coronavirus Scare
The Eager Beavertons temporarily closed their Beaverton, OR, campus over the weekend for a deep cleaning after a case of COVID-19 was reported nearby, and shuttered its European HQ in Hilversum, the Netherlands, after an employee there caught the coronavirus. Shenzhou Int’l Says Operations are 95% Restored
The Chinese apparel manufacturer for Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo, reported that workers have gradually returned to work after it re-opened its PRC factories on Feb. 10, and that it is now at about 95% of normal production capacity. Callaway Taps EVP Apparel to Lead Jack Wolfskin
ELY hired Joe B. Flannery as EVP apparel and soft goods to oversee its apparel segment, including Jack Wolfskin, TravisMathew and its legacy businesses. Jochen Zeitz Rides into Harley-Davidson
The former Puma chief was appointed acting CEO and chairman of H-D’s board as it looks for a permanent chief executive to succeed the departing Matthew Levatich. Olin Fends Off Activist Investor with Board Seats
Winchester parent Olin Corp. added two seats to its board for representatives of Sachem Head Capital Management LP, which has accumulated about 9.5% in the company. Obituary: Michael J. Schindler
Schindler, the CEO of Baden Sports, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 19, of an apparent heart attack while vacationing in Hawaii. Etcetera: Dick’s, Goldwin, Thule, ASB Sports, Astral
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