Athletic and Sportswear

Last Sunday, more than 40,000 people participated in the 2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run. I was not one of them (I don't even have the discipline to stay off of Facebook for 30 minutes let alone train for a 10-mile, point-to-point course).

Apparel suppliers are drawing from retail chains, echoing runway looks and employing clever designs to make women's apparel more flattering than ever.

In 1996, I was a sophomore in high school. Of course I thought I knew everything about…well, everything. Actually, that’s not entirely true. After giving it two minutes, I recalled something I didn’t understand back then and, admittedly, I still don’t understand it to this day. Of course, I’m talking about the lyrics to “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls (you know…girl power and all of that).

It would be way too easy to start out by asking if you wear sunglasses at night. So, hey, how about this nice weather we’re having on the East Coast? All kidding aside, Philadelphia experienced some record temperatures over the weekend, which meant it was time to invest in a new pair of sunglasses. And that is exactly what I did.

Pricey athletic gear is gaining popularity. What does this mean for your performance wear sales?

Find out what the outdoor hockey game and the promotional product trade show do for your 2012 sales.

On the heels of signing new licensing partner Arizona State University and renewing contracts with 18 properties, IMG College's The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) today announced it has reached an exclusive agreement with Wake Forest University to manage its domestic U.S. trademark licensing program.

Charles River Apparel, a manufacturer of activewear, announced the release of its new 2012 catalog. In addition to its main catalog, the company also launched a new Charles River Sport catalog, presenting favorites in its team and spiritwear categories, including everything from coach's jackets to performance apparel teamwear.

This year marks the 40th anniversary for Preston, Washington-based SanMar Corporation. Founded by Marty Lott in 1971, the company has grown into one of the the nation’s premier suppliers of wholesale apparel, bags and caps.

Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced it's plans to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $750 million worth of senior notes due 2020.