Centric Brands Files For Bankruptcy

Centric Brands Inc., the apparel and accessories licensing firm, voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in order to execute a debt restructuring.

The TJX Cos Moves Annual Meeting To Virtual

The TJX Cos. Inc. today announced that it will hold its 2020 annual meeting of shareholders virtually due to the ongoing public health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support the health and safety of the company’s shareholders, associates, directors and communities.

M&A Remains On VF Corp.’s Radar Amid Crisis

VF Corp. missed fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates and now faces a soft retail demand environment, but the company remains resolute about pursuing M&A amid this challenging economy. We look at how VF’s financial strength and appetite for adding assets has set the stage for a deal.

Nike And Adidas Among J.C. Penney’s Top Unsecured Trade Creditors

Nike was left with an unpaid bill of $32.1 million in the bankruptcy of J.C. Penney, according to court documents. Other firms in the active lifestyle space landing on the list of the top-50 unsecured creditors included Adidas, owed $7.1 million; Supreme International, $5 million; Izod, $4.6 million; and New Balance, $3.2 million.

The Big Gear Show Postpones Inaugural Event To 2021

The Big Gear Show (BGS), an outdoor industry trade show focused on hardgoods, with an emphasis on paddling, cycling, climbing, and camping gear, announced the cancellation of its inaugural event, originally planned for July 22 to 25 in Salt Lake City.

Michael Phelps Foundation Expands Children’s Mental Health Program

The Michael Phelps Foundation (MPF) and Panasonic Corporation of North America (Panasonic) announced the expansion of the IM Program offering to Boys & Girls Clubs of America through the organization’s commitment of more than $100,000 in grants to provide social-emotional curricula as children return to clubhouses across the nation.