Athletic and Sportswear
April 28, 2016 at 3:48 pm
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced yesterday that it has acquired Pacific Brands Limited, an Australian underwear and intimates manufacturer, in a cash transaction valued at $800 million. According to a press release, Pacific Brands Limited's portfolio includes Bonds, a men's and women's basics brand; and Berlei, a women's undergarment brand. It includes three business units—Underwear,…
April 27, 2016 at 5:55 pm
The Olympic Flame is on the move and the countdown is on: 100 days until the games begin in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 5. But the reveal of Team USA’s closing ceremony uniforms has us excited for the big finale, too. Meanwhile, the unveiling of additional outfits for South Korea's athletes draws attention to the importance to stay protected against the Zika virus...
April 27, 2016 at 5:04 pm
Victoria's Secret will no longer sell swimwear after 2016; Nike now has a jacket that adapts to the weather; the Philadelphia Flyers poked fun at themselves with a "Stay Classy" giveaway tee; Sports Authority scraps bankruptcy plans and will go to auction; and Hanesbrands Inc. announced how they did in the first quarter: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…
April 27, 2016 at 2:59 pm
You know how people pack away their winter clothes for the summer to free up space in their dressers? I do that for my T-shirts. At one point in time, I easily could have worn a different T-shirt each day of the year. Right now, I’d say I could at least make it through six months. A packrat by nature, I would never say I have too many T-shirts. But I certainly have enough...
April 27, 2016 at 2:55 pm
Expert Brand, Vernon, Calif., has announced the launch of its One Order, One Shipment, One Invoice (OSI) program, which offers printed performance shirts in one set-up. Customers can place an order by including their selected style numbers and colors, and uploading their desired artwork, and they will receive complimentary shipments within seven to 14 days.…
April 21, 2016 at 3:42 pm
The Washington Capitals did not win game four of their series with against the Philadelphia Flyers, but apparently no one told sportswear retailer Fanatics that. The e-commerce company sent out email blasts…
April 20, 2016 at 6:04 pm
Nike drops Johnny Manziel, teen-centric apparel retailers face hard times, New Yorks Mets apologize for auctioning off 9/11 jerseys, a T-shirt helps you speak any language, and the NFL offers tank-top jerseys: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…
April 20, 2016 at 3:40 pm
Last week, we learned that, for the first time in medical history, doctors used a patient's Fitbit to make a crucial decision regarding treatment. It turned out to save the man's life in the end.…
April 19, 2016 at 2:56 pm
Last week, we reported on the man whose Fitbit saved his life. Wearable fitness trackers are ubiquitous, and their potential hasn't even been fully realized. According to Newsweek, Tan Le, CEO of Emotiv, a company that manufactures electroencephalography (EEG) products for…
April 18, 2016 at 2:39 pm
Recently, major league sports teams nationwide have put forth initiatives to celebrate several international and national holidays. The NBA mandated all teams celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, and the MLB recently announced its plans to utilize special holiday uniforms during the 2016 season, according to ESPN. While in past years the MLB has released its…
