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EMS, Bob’s Stores Return To Bankruptcy Court

Pending court approval, Sports Direct will become the stalking horse bidder in an upcoming bankruptcy auction as well as provider of debtor-in-possession financing to support the reorganization.

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Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.

GoPro’s Revenues Again Fall Short

GoPro reported fourth-quarter sales that fell short of expectations and provided a weak revenue guidance for the first quarter, but management remained optimistic that it will return to profitability this year.

Calloway Golf Benefiting From Competitor Exits

On a conference call with analysts, Chip Brewer, president and CEO, described market conditions as “choppy with softness in both Asia and Americas.” But he said the overall golf market is becoming more rational, which bodes well for the long run.

HanesBrands Q4 Stung By Weak Replenishment

Blaming the disruption to brick & mortar stores caused by the shift to online selling, HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, reported fourth-quarter earnings that missed plan. The company also provided weak guidance for 2017.

Are EMS And Bob’s Stores Back On The Selling Block?

Seven months after emerging from bankruptcy proceedings, Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) are reportedly heading back to Chapter 11 proceedings and may have already found another buyer, Sports Direct International.

Under Armour’s Debt Ratings Cut To Junk Status

Said S&P analyst Mariola Borysiak, “We now believe the company will generate about 10 percent sales growth annually and margins will be in the 12 percent range, which results in leverage slightly below 3x.”

Luke’s Locker Looks To Rebound In Bankruptcy Court

The company plans to reorganize in the near term around three locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Company president Matt Lucas vowed to reestablish the Luke’s Locker franchise to support the North Texas running community.

Under Armour’s Growth Stalls

Hurt by heightened price competition on its basic technical apparel as well as admitted shortcomings in its more fashion-oriented offerings, Under Armour reported fourth-quarter results that came in short of Wall Street targets and provided a bleak outlook for 2017.

Fitbit’s Shares Tumble After Q4 Outlook Slashed

Shares of Fitbit fell $1.16 to $6.05, or 16.1 percent, Monday on the New York Stock Exchange after the wearables leader announced preliminary fourth-quarter results that were well below previous guidance and a round of layoffs.