June 26, 2025 - Earlier this year, the industry lost Mickey Hoch, a dear friend to many, as well as an active and respected figure in the garment and promotional products industries. brbr Mickey enjoyed an extensive career, most recently with Marathon Threads Canada, a company he co-founded in 1987 with his daughter Michele, that was sold to Embroidery Systems Canada in July 2024. The company became the exclusive Canadian distributor for Marathon Machine Embroidery threads and grew to serve a wide range of clients across the garment and promotional products sectors. Mickey remained active in the business well into his 90s. At Marathon, he was also instrumental in sourcing and importing promotional products—including hats, freezer jackets, bags, lanyards, jackets, t-shirts, polo shirts, et cetera—for Canadian distributors nationwide. His discerning eye, integrity, and ability to cultivate strong international supplier relationships earned...

June 23, 2025 - S&S Canada has announced that all brands and styles will now be stocked at the company's Vaughan, Ontario location. With this change, S&S is consolidating its Toronto-area pickup operations to Vaughan and extending pickup hours at this location until 8:00 PM ET. The Richmond Hill pickup window will close permanently on June 27th at 4:00 PM ET. To ensure this is a smooth transition and...

June 2025 - Canada Sportswear, a proudly Canadian company and trusted name in the promotional apparel industry, is expanding its team. They are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Customer Service Representative to support their continued growth. brbr Ideal Candidate Profile: brbr Has 5+ years of customer service experience brbr Thrives in a fast-paced environment with high volumes of emails and phone inquiries brbr Maintains a professional, positive attitude under pressure brbr Brings excellent communication and interpersonal skills brbr Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and a solutions-focused mindset brbr Is committed to delivering exceptional customer service at every interaction brbr This is a great opportunity to join a respected industry leader that values integrity, quality, and teamwork. Salary commensurate with experience. brbr Interested applicants can kindly send their resume to emily@canadasportswear.com

May 8, 2025 - Edwards Garment and Monarch Creative Agencies have come to an agreement for representation in Canada. Led by Chad Maybury, Monarch Creative will be representing both the Edwards stock apparel and EdwardsX custom apparel divisions. brbr Maybury brings over 20 years of experience selling uniforms and apparel in Canada. Showcasing his success and care for customers, Chad...

April 29, 2025 - Gildan Activewear Inc. reported first-quarter 2025 results showing steady growth and resilience in a challenging macroeconomic landscape. Net sales rose 2.3% year-over-year to $712 million, with strong 9% growth in Activewear sales helping offset declines in the Hosiery and Underwear segment due to the planned Under Armour phase-out. brbr Key Q1 highlights include: brbr Operating margin of...