Group 1 - The core issue is the salary reduction at Peak Sports, with some employees receiving reduced September salaries and facing potential penalties for refusing to accept the cuts [1][2] - The salary cuts are structured in a tiered manner, with reductions up to 50% for certain positions, and the overall impact on salaries is stated to be less than 10% [1][2] - Peak's internal sales operations have reported significant losses, totaling over 130 million yuan from January to July, prompting the salary adjustments [1][2] Group 2 - The management has communicated with employees, receiving understanding from most, while emphasizing that the salary cuts are temporary and aimed at ensuring long-term stability [2] - The decision for salary adjustments is based on a careful assessment of the current market environment, with the goal of avoiding layoffs [2] - The management is taking a higher percentage of salary cuts and has introduced employee care programs, promising to prioritize returning benefits to employees once the company recovers [2] Group 3 - The sports market is currently facing challenges, with Nike's Greater China revenue declining by 10% year-on-year, and Anta's gross margin also decreasing [3] - Anta reported a revenue increase of 14.3% to 38.544 billion yuan, but its net profit fell by 8.9% to 7.031 billion yuan [3] - The overall pressure on leading sports brands is making it increasingly difficult for mid-tier brands to thrive [4]