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FitLab Inc. files bankruptcy after losing Nike partnership and facing supply chain issues

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FitLab Inc. filed for bankruptcy after facing supply chain disruptions and the loss of a key partnership with Nike Inc. The company, which operates boutique fitness studios and makes cardio equipment, was left with ten locations that could no longer operate as Nike Studios after Nike terminated the deal in early 2026. FitLab’s cardio-equipment brand, Assault Fitness, also faced substantial uncertainty due to Trump's tariff policies.

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The bankruptcy follows the termination of a partnership where Nike Inc. had led FitLab’s Series B financing with a $20 million investment. Nike Inc. is currently managing declining sales and is restructuring its business, planning to save about $2.5 billion over the next five years.

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Who's involved

  • NikeTerminated a key partnership with FitLab Inc. and led its Series B financing.
  • Donald TrumpHis tariff policies caused substantial uncertainty for Assault Fitness.
  • Tom AlbaneseChief Restructuring Officer for FitLab Inc., detailing the company's financial stress.

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    Nike Inc. might face increased restructuring costs due to the loss of a major partnership and associated investment.

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