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S&P Reduces Boardriders’ Outlook To Negative

S&P Global Ratings lowered its debt ratings outlook on Boardriders Inc. reflecting our revised expectations for negative free operating cash flows (FOCF) through fiscal 2020 and the potential for a covenant violation.

Kering Not Pursuing Moncler Acquisition

Kering chairman and chief executive officer François-Henri Pinault refuted rumors that his firm is exploring the acquisition of Moncler, the Italian luxury outerwear label.

Farfetch Raises $250 Million

Farfetch Limited, the London-based fashion marketplace, announced that it has agreed to issue and sell, via a private placement, convertible senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of $250 million.

NBA To Lose ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ In China Over Hong Kong Tweet

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Saturday that the league will likely lose “hundreds of millions of dollars” in lost sponsorships and broadcast revenue from its standoff with the Chinese government after an executive last year tweeted his support for Hong Kong’s protesters.

Michael Avenatti Found Guilty On All Counts In Nike Extortion Trial

Michael Avenatti, the celebrity lawyer, was convicted of all three charges related to his efforts to extort up to $25 million from  Nike. Nike issued a statement after the guilty verdict: “The verdict speaks volumes. We thank the jurors for their time and service which is the bedrock of the American judicial system.”

Asics’ Q4 Sales In North America Show Modest Decline

Asics Corp.’s sales in the North American region in the fourth quarter slid 5.5 percent to ¥18.8 billion ($171 mm) from ¥19.9 billion a year ago. The operating loss in the region was reduced to ¥2.12 billion ($19 mm) from ¥2.95 billion.

Moody’s Downgrades Under Armour’s Debt Rating

Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Under Armour Inc.’s senior unsecured rating to Ba1 from Baa3. The rating was also placed under review for further downgrade. The downgrade reflects the brand’s ongoing challenges reinvigorating growth in its core North American market and its potential 2020 restructuring plan.

Vuori Hires Senior Director Of Retail

Vuori, a performance apparel brand based in Encinitas, CA., hired Catherine Pike as senior director of retail. Pike most recently served as the executive vice president of franchise operations for FIT4MOM and formerly headed the southwest territory for Lululemon.

SportChek Sees Modest Growth In Q4

Canadian Tire Corp. reported sales of its SportChek segment were up 1.3 percent in the fourth quarter with comparable sales gaining 2.0 percent.