Athletic and Sportswear

A look at the styles and concerns of the 2012 Team USA uniforms and how they impact you.

HanesBrands, the apparel supplier based in Winston-Salem, N.C., announced today that it has negotiated an amendment to its revolving loan facility credit agreement that reduces borrowing costs and extends the revolver's maturity date.

Last week it was revealed that the U.S. Olympic Team's uniforms, designed by Ralph Lauren, are being manufactured in China. Several senators are now proposing legislation that will require future sponsors to make the team's clothing in America.

Ennis Inc. has announced the company's quarterly dividend. The board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 17 1/2 cents a share on its common stock. The dividend is payable August 1, 2012 to shareholders of record on July 9, 2012.

Polyconcept North America today announced the first phase of the expansion of Trimark Sportswear into the United States as Trimark Powered by Leed's. Leveraging the service and production capabilities of Leed's, Trimark will launch into only two specific regions of the U.S. on July 9.

Charles River Apparel was named the Kars4Kids Charity Moment contest winner for the week of June 25. The company will be recognized for their partnership with the Wellness Warriors, Massachusetts's only dragon boat team for cancer survivors and caregivers, through a weeklong campaign broadcasted on national CBS radio stations beginning June 25.

I admittedly don’t know much about basketball. I know the Miami Heat won the 2011-12 NBA championship. And I know that people love to hate LeBron James.

Ennis Inc., the Midlothian, Texas-based business form and promotional products apparel supplier, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2012. The company's consolidated net sales were $142.5 million for the quarter ended May 31, 2012, compared to $143.3 million for the quarter ended May 31, 2011.

Three industry pros give the low-down on the best products for exercise-happy end-buyers.

HanesBrands, based in Winston-Salem, N.C., announced today that it intends to redeem in July $150 million of its Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014 as part of plans to pay off its approximately $300 million of floating-rate bond debt in 2012.