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HanesBrands Q3 sales suffer amid challenging conditions

HanesBrands third quarter net sales of 1.51 billion dollars decreased 9.5 percent as the challenging global macroeconomic environment continued to pressure the topline. The company’s net sales on a constant currency basis decreased 9.3 percent. On a constant currency basis, the company said in a release, growth in Latin America and Japan as well...

Fashion

Champion celebrates 50 years of hip-hop

Hip-hop, born on the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, has evolved into a global cultural and musical phenomenon while simultaneously exerting a profound influence on the world of fashion. From its early beginnings to the present day, hip-hop's impact on fashion is unmistakable and enduring. As the genre celebrates 50 years, fashion brands are...

Business

HanesBrands to elevate strategic options for global Champion business

HanesBrands, Inc. (HBI) announced Tuesday that its Board of Directors and executive leadership team, with the assistance of financial and legal advisors, are undertaking an evaluation of strategic options for the global Champion business. As part of this process, the Board will consider a broad range of alternatives to maximize shareholder...

Fashion

Champion's new campaign spotlights 6 diverse creators

Champion Athleticwear, has announced its global campaign, "Champion What Moves You." This initiative aligns with the sportswear giant’s mission to provide a platform for individuals to embrace their true purpose. The campaign celebrates a diverse array of real Creators, spanning musicians, street artists, and craftsmen, at the forefront of its...

Business

HanesBrands in licensing deal with G-III Apparel for Champion and C9 Champion Outerwear

Basic apparel maker HanesBrands, Inc. (HBI) Thursday said it has entered into a strategic multi-year license agreement for Champion and C9 Champion Outerwear with G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (GIII). In pre-market activity on Nasdaq, G-III Apparel shares were gaining around 14.5 percent to trade at $22.10. The deal includes design, production and...

Fashion

Champion and Fall Guys merge fashion and gaming in new collaboration

The intersection of fashion and gaming has become a powerful marketing strategy that can appeal to a wide range of audiences and generate significant buzz. The latest addition to the game is sportswear giant Champion, who have partnered with Fall Guys on a new capsule collection. The game Fall Guys, developed by Mediatonic and published by Epic...

Fashion

Champion and Rick Owens announce fourth collaboration

Champion and Rick Owens announced the unveiling of their fourth collaboration, a collection combining heritage and contemporary aesthetics. Launching May 26th, the capsule follows previous releases in 2019, 2021 and 2022. The longstanding collaboration is unique in the fashion industry, where many brands pair up for just one season to achieve...

BusinessFeatured

HanesBrands sales and earnings decline in Q1

For the first quarter, HanesBrands Inc. reported net sales of 1.39 billion dollars, a decrease of 12 percent compared to last year’s strong first-quarter results. On a constant currency basis, the company said in a release, net sales decreased 10 percent due to the macro-driven slowdown in consumer spending in the U.S. and Australia. The company...

Business

HanesBrands appoints Lorenzo Moretti as president of Champion Europe

HanesBrands has named Lorenzo Moretti as president of Champion Europe. Moretti will join HanesBrands in July and will be based in Carpi, Italy. In this role, the company said, Moretti will drive growth in the Champion brand across Europe, with a focus on continuing to elevate the business by delivering innovative products and building brand...

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HanesBrands posts Q4 loss, net sales drop by 16 percent

For the fourth quarter, HanesBrands Inc. reported a net sales decrease of 16 percent to 1.47 billion dollars, which includes a 55 million dollars unfavourable impact from foreign exchange rates, compared to last year. On a constant currency basis, net sales decreased 13 percent. The constant currency decline, the company said in a release, was...

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HanesBrands Q3 sales decline, outlook below forecast

HanesBrands Inc. net sales decreased 7 percent to 1.67 billion dollars and on a constant currency basis, net sales decreased 3 percent or 60 million dollars. The company said that the sales decline includes a 59 million dollars unfavourable impact from foreign exchange rates, compared to last year. The constant currency decline was due to the...

Retail

Champion celebrates Reverse Weave Sweatshirt anniversary with pop-up

Athletic brand Champion is marking the 70th anniversary of its Reverse Weave Sweatshirt by transforming its London flagship on Brewer Street into a 1950s diner-inspired pop-up from October 14 to 16. The flagship will undergo a complete store re-fit for the pop-up to transport customers back to the 1950s when the Reverse Weave Sweatshirt first...