HanesBrands Reports First-quarter 2013 Financial Results

HanesBrands recently reported its first-quarter 2013 net sales, operating profit and diluted earnings per share. For the quarter ended March 30, 2013, net sales declined 3 percent to $945 million, operating profit increased substantially to $85 million, and EPS improved to $0.51 from a $0.25 loss a year ago.

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HanesBrands has “Substantially Completed” Discontinuation of its Outer Banks and Private-label Operations

As part of its recent third-quarter results press release, HandsBrands Inc. announced that it has “substantially completed” the discontinuation of its private-label and Outer Banks domestic operations. From the press release:

“On May 30, Hanes sold its European imagewear business, and the company has substantially completed the discontinuation of its private-label and Outer Banks domestic imagewear operations serving wholesalers that sell to the screen-print industry. In accordance with GAAP requirements, the company reported results for the second and third quarters on a continuing-operations basis and revised prior-period results to reflect continuing operations. The company’s branded printwear operations will continue to operate and serve the branded domestic screen-print market.”

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Hanes Imagewear Announces New Partnership with TSC Apparel

Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based Hanes Imagewear announced a new partnership with Cincinnati-based TSC Apparel to offer Hanes EasyColor assortment of T-shirts, fleece and sportshirts. Beginning in January 2011, Hanes will be available at all of TSC Apparel’s locations.

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The Americana Company Launches New Catalog

The Americana Company, a West Coast distributor of imprintable sportswear based out of Gardena, Calif., released its new catalog this month. In addition to T-shirts and fleece, the 116-page book includes athleticwear, sport shirts, jackets, children’s apparel, hats, bags and aprons. The wholesaler has also increased inventory levels and has expanded its one-day shipping area.

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