Athletic and Sportswear

Shaun Rein, managing director at China Market Research Group, likes sports apparel retailer Li Ning, as it has become more professionally managed and is moving up the value chain to compete with the big players such as Nike.

It’s time to bid your Fashion Week farewells and au revoirs as the shows come to a close. Designers may enjoy a moment of satisfied rest, but editors are busier than ever. This season’s collections ditch the pointy-toe kitten heels and full housewife skirts.

Heritage Sportswear Inc., Hebron, Ohio, a leading wholesaler of blank apparel and accessories, was awarded a Supplier of the Year award by Custom Ink, an online custom design store for T-shirts and custom promotional products.

Philadelphia-based Bodek and Rhodes, a leading wholesaler of imprintable activewear, was recently honored by Adventures in Advertising (AIA) in their annual Supplier Excellence awards, which recognize outstanding customer service, top-quality products and sales aids, on-time delivery and satisfactory problem resolution.

New Philadelphia, Ohio-based Marathon/Prestige and Soyad/Prestige announced the formation of a new division of their companies under the name of Game Day Accessories. Over the next 60 to 90 days the company will be releasing an entire lineup of Game Day Accessories, which will include: Game Day towels, socks, laces, eyeglass straps, friendship bracelets, wrist bands, arm bands and other yet-to-be-announced products.

WITH brawny athletes wearing its sleek, sweat-absorbing apparel in hard-charging situations, the sportswear maker Under Armour became the brand of choice for young men in their teens and 20s. Now the company is aiming to win over a new audience — active young women.

Gildan Activewear Inc. today announced its financial results for the third quarter of its 2010 fiscal year. The Company also updated its outlook for the full fiscal year.

Infinity Headwear and Apparel, Inc. announced a partnership with The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), an IMG Company, to launch an exclusive MascotWear collection focused on collegiate mascot-inspired apparel.

Now that spring has finally sprung into summer, it's time to bust out that perky--yet purposeful--slow-motion job you've been practicing in front of the mirror all winter.

The Americana Company, based in Gardena, Calif. announced it launched its new website at www.americanasportswear.com, with an updated design, improved features and a custom website builder.