Gildan Activewear has officially closed its $2.2 billion deal to buy Winston-Salem–based HanesBrands, a move that creates a major new player in the global apparel industry. Gildan’s CEO Glenn Chamandy ...
Hanesbrands stock soared in premarket trading following a media report that the U.S. underwear-maker behind Hanes and Playtex may soon be acquired by Gildan Activewear. The companies are nearing a ...