SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Gold’s Gym Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Gold’s Gym filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday as the fitness chain deals with the closure of outlets across the country due to coronavirus. The filing does not involve franchise-owned gyms and the company expects to emerge from bankruptcy proceedings by August.

Topgolf’s Debt Rating Downgraded

Moody’s downgraded the debt ratings of Topgolf International over concerns that the coronavirus outbreak will hamper its ability to operate its venues until the spread of the virus subsides.

Puma Close To Signing Raheem Sterling

Puma is reportedly close to signing Raheem Sterling, the Manchester City soccer star, to a  record-breaking endorsement to become the face of the brand’s soccer strategy. Sterling is currently with Nike.

Wanda Sports’ Revenues Slide In 2019, Warns On COVID-19 Impact

Wanda Sports Group Co., the China-based owner of Ironman, the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon series, Cape Epic mountain biking event, reported total revenue was €1.03 billion (US$1,156.5 million) in 2019, a decrease of 9 percent compared with 2018. The company also warned that by April 2020, substantially all of its sports events had been canceled or postponed “and it is currently unclear when these sport events will resume.”

Theragun Rebrands To Therabody

Theragun,  the maker of hand-held percussive therapy devices, announced its rebranding to Therabody. The change comes as the company announced plans to launch a USDA certified organic CBD line, TheraOne, as well as Theragun’s 4th generation percussive massage devices.

Adidas Countersues Louisville Basketball Recruit’s Father

Adidas filed a counter-lawsuit against former five-star recruit Brian Bowen II’s father, a former grassroots consultant and a financial advisor. The suit charges the three worked with Adidas employees to funnel money to the families of high school basketball prospects while evading detection by others in the company.

Apex Global Brands Posts Loss In Q4

Apex Global Brands, the parent of  Hi-Tec and Cherokee, reported a net loss of $1.1 million in the fourth quarter ended February 1 compared to net income of $0.2 million a year ago. Revenues declined to $5.5 million from $6.1 million.

Modell’s Secures Suspension Of Bankruptcy Until May 31

A New Jersey bankruptcy judge extended the suspension of the bankruptcy case of Modell’s Sporting Goods under May 31 as COVID-19 continues to prevent the retailer from holding liquidation sales at physical stores.

NRA Cancels National Rifle & Pistol Championships Due To COVID-19

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has decided to cancel the 2020 NRA Precision Pistol Championships, July 1-5; NRA High Power Championships, August 9-25; and the 2020 NRA Smallbore Championships scheduled for July 23-August 4 due to the coronavirus.

Unifi Posts Loss On Impairment Charge Tied To Sale

Unifi Inc. reported that it completed sale of its 34 percent interest in Parkdale America, LLC (PAL) to the existing majority partner, Parkdale, Inc., in an all-cash transaction for $60.0 million. The fibers manufacturer also posted a loss in the third quarter ended March 2 after a charge related to the sale.