Hanesbrands Inc. to Acquire Champion Europe

Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Champion Europe, which holds the trademark for the Champion brand across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Hanesbrands Inc. agreed to acquire the Italy-based, privately held Champion Europe in an all-cash transaction. According to the press release, the purchase…

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Video: PM News Top Headlines for March 2016

We had plenty to report on in March 2016. ISIS-branded baby apparel was available on the Web, and Justin Bieber found out that he should probably hire a proofreader before printing T-shirts. For those with busy schedules (or just like to get a month’s worth of news in a quick clip), we’ve compiled the biggest…

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Staples-Office Depot Merger Hearing Reaches Stalemate

The saga regarding the merger between Framingham, Massachusetts-based Staples and Boca Raton, Florida-based Office Depot will continue, after a court hearing ended yesterday with no ruling. The merger, which the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) opposes, has been in the works for some time. In January, we reported that Staples and Office Depot waived the merger-agreement…

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North Carolina, Syracuse Top NCAA Merchandise Sales

The 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament ends tonight, with the Villanova University Wildcats facing The University of North Carolina (UNC) Tarheels. While the University of North Carolina is still looking to win on the court, it’s already won the battle of merchandise. According…

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