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Gildan welcomes HanesBrands in merger G
ildan Activewear and HanesBrands have entered into a definitive merger agreement which will see Gildan acquire HanesBrands. The merger will see the two companies create a global basic apparel leader, with access to iconic innerwear brands and a further strengthened low-cost vertically integrated manufacturing network.
Glenn J. Chamandy, president and chief executive officer of Gildan, said: “Today is a historic moment in Gildan’s journey as we look to join forces with HanesBrands.
“With this transaction, our revenues will double and we achieve a scale that
distinctly sets us apart. The combination with HanesBrands strengthens our positioning with an opportunity to expand the heritage ‘Hanes’ brand presence in activewear across channels, while enhancing Gildan’s retail reach for its portfolio of brands. Further, our state of the art low-cost vertically integrated platform will be utilised to enhance efficiencies and drive additional innovation. We are excited for the next stage of growth and remain focused on supporting our customers and continuing to drive long term shareholder value.” Steve Bratspies, CEO of HanesBrands, added: “This transaction represents a powerful alignment of HanesBrands’ and Gildan’s shared commitment to
AIM Smarter strengthens UK sales team with new appointment
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hris White has been appointed to the role of sales account manager for AIM Smarter’s UK division. Mr White brings deep experience supporting premium and complex client accounts in the UK and Europe, having most recently worked at CERAKOTE UK where he managed key relationships with luxury automotive brands including Lamborghini and McLaren.
With a strong background in business development and account management, Mr White is well-positioned to help AIM Smarter’s UK community thrive. His expertise lies in building and nurturing long-term partnerships, especially for distributors looking to expand their reach into high-value markets across Europe. Lisa LeMond, global head of sales at AIM Smarter, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Chris to our UK sales team. “His client-first approach and experience supporting large, sophisticated customers will be invaluable as we continue to enhance the support we offer our UK distributors and suppliers.” This appointment is part of AIM Smarter’s broader investment in global sales support, including the recent addition of Sydney Smith as sales account manager in the
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US. Ms Smith joined AIM from iHeartMedia, where she managed multimillion-dollar advertising campaigns across radio, digital, podcasts, and influencer platforms. These appointments reflect AIM Smarter’s ongoing commitment to providing dedicated, localised support to distributors on both sides of the Atlantic, backed by data-driven solutions and a global network.
quality, innovation, and excellence. We look forward to expanding upon HanesBrands’ portfolio of leading innerwear brands and go-to-market expertise and opening new doors for growth and impact as part of Gildan.” This news comes off the back of Gildan announcing its record quarter for net sales having reached $919 million – an increase of 6.5% comparing it to 2024.
Mr Chamandy said: “As we navigate through the current fluid operating environment, we are focusing on what we can control, which is allowing us to continue to strengthen our competitive position and drive profitable top line growth.”
Epson appoints TheMagicTouch as official SureColor G6000 reseller
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heMagicTouch has been appointed as an official reseller of Epson’s direct to film printer, the compact
SureColor G6000. Chris White joins AIM Smarter in the UK
The high-performance printer features a unique space-saving design with front-loading media design capable of printing up to 90cm (35.4in) wide, with an automated maintenance system and a fabric print head wiper cleaning system. Having pioneered the introduction of DTF to the UK market back in 2021, this additional option complements the existing DTF portfolio currently supplied and supported by TheMagicTouch, ensuring both existing and new customers opt for the right solution to meet the current and future expectations. The new DTF printer has many notable features including a PrecisionCore Micro TFP print head with Nozzle Verification Technology (exclusive to Epson) helps to minimise downtime in production, together with large-capacity sealed-ink-pack system featuring new UltraChrome DF inks for vibrant colours and bright white. The inks are Oeko-Tex Eco Passport certified, CPSIA-compliant and non-toxic. The package also includes advanced production print software – Fiery Digital Factory DTF Epson Edition.
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