operating income ( loss ) by segment is summarized below: .
the increase in total operating income was driven by the following : 2022 operating income in our north america operating segment decreased $ 52.5 million to $ 408.4 million in 2016 from $ 461.0 million in 2015 primarily due to decreases in gross margin discussed above in the consolidated results of operations and $ 17.0 million in expenses related to the liquidation of the sports authority , comprised of $ 15.2 million in bad debt expense and $ 1.8 million of in-store fixture impairment . in addition , this decrease reflects the movement of $ 11.1 million in expenses resulting from a strategic shift in headcount supporting our global business from our connected fitness operating segment to north america . this decrease is partially offset by the increases in revenue discussed above in the consolidated results of operations . 2022 operating income in our emea operating segment increased $ 8.3 million to $ 11.4 million in 2016 from $ 3.1 million in 2015 primarily due to sales growth discussed above and reductions in incentive compensation . this increase was offset by investments in sports marketing and infrastructure for future growth . 2022 operating income in our asia-pacific operating segment increased $ 31.9 million to $ 68.3 million in 2016 from $ 36.4 million in 2015 primarily due to sales growth discussed above and reductions in incentive compensation . this increase was offset by investments in our direct-to-consumer business and entry into new territories . 2022 operating loss in our latin america operating segment increased $ 3.3 million to $ 33.9 million in 2016 from $ 30.6 million in 2015 primarily due to increased investments to support growth in the region and the economic challenges in brazil during the period . this increase in operating loss was offset by sales growth discussed above and reductions in incentive compensation . 2022 operating loss in our connected fitness segment decreased $ 24.5 million to $ 36.8 million in 2016 from $ 61.3 million in 2015 primarily driven by sales growth discussed above . seasonality historically , we have recognized a majority of our net revenues and a significant portion of our income from operations in the last two quarters of the year , driven primarily by increased sales volume of our products during the fall selling season , including our higher priced cold weather products , along with a larger proportion of higher margin direct to consumer sales . the level of our working capital generally reflects the seasonality and growth in our business . we generally expect inventory , accounts payable and certain accrued expenses to be higher in the second and third quarters in preparation for the fall selling season. .
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands) 2016 2015 $ Change % Change
North America $408,424 $460,961 $(52,537) (11.4)%
EMEA 11,420 3,122 8,298 265.8
Asia-Pacific 68,338 36,358 31,980 88.0
Latin America (33,891) (30,593) (3,298) 10.8
Connected Fitness (36,820) (61,301) 24,481 39.9
Total operating income $417,471 $408,547 $8,924 2.2%
( in thousands ) year ended december 31 , 2016 year ended december 31 , 2015 year ended december 31 , $ change year ended december 31 , % (  % ) change
north america $ 408424 $ 460961 $ -52537 ( 52537 ) ( 11.4 ) % (  % )
emea 11420 3122 8298 265.8
asia-pacific 68338 36358 31980 88.0
latin america -33891 ( 33891 ) -30593 ( 30593 ) -3298 ( 3298 ) 10.8
connected fitness -36820 ( 36820 ) -61301 ( 61301 ) 24481 39.9
total operating income $ 417471 $ 408547 $ 8924 2.2% ( 2.2 % )