May 14, 2026 - S&S Activewear announced ApparelSoft IQ, a proprietary intelligence layer designed to anticipate customer demand, optimize inventory decisions, and improve how the business operates at scale – ensuring customers can count on having what they need, when they need it. brbr While announced today, ApparelSoft IQ has already been in production for more than six months, driving out-of-stock levels to the lowest in company history, especially across S&S exclusive proprietary and retail brands. brbr ApparelSoft IQ is initially focused on demand forecasting and inventory optimization – one of the most critical and complex challenges in the business – while designed to expand intelligence and automation across the entire ApparelSoft platform over time. brbr Today, ApparelSoft IQ helps S&S Activewear make better inventory decisions, optimizing purchasing and placement across its network to deliver higher in-stock rates, fewer split shipments, and industry-leading inventory depth and breadth. brbr “Inventory planning has been near...

April 30, 2026 - Gildan Activewear Inc. announced record first quarter 2026 results, reflecting the impact of the HanesBrands Inc. acquisition and continued progress on integration initiatives, while reaffirming its full-year outlook. brbr Gildan delivered strong top-line growth in Q1 2026 driven by the HanesBrands acquisition, while managing short-term margin pressure and cash flow impacts related to integration. The company remains confident in its strategy, synergy targets, and full-year guidance,...

April 16, 2026 - RB Digital Earns Double Honour from Mimaki USA, for Fiscal Year 2025 RB Digital has been recognized for Best Sales Performance in Canada and Textile & Apparel Dealer of the Year in North America. brbr RB Digital a 162 year old company in Canada, is proud to announce it has received two prestigious awards from Mimaki for Fiscal Year 2025, recognizing the company’s outstanding performance across North America. brbr The first award honors RB Digital as the Best Sales Performance recipient for all of Canada. The company is being recognized as the top-performing dealer across all of Canada. This is the third year in a row that RB Digital is crowned as the largest Mimaki dealer in Canada. brbr The second award designates RB Digital as the Textile & Apparel Dealer of the Year for North America, a...

March 12, 2026 - The Authentic T-Shirt Company® / SanMar Canada has introduced ATC Authentic Colours™, a new garment-dyed apparel collection designed to deliver soft, lived-in comfort and expressive, sun-faded colour that feels authentic from the very first wear. brbr Garment-dyed, enzyme-washed, and perfectly broken-in, Authentic Colours™ offers decorators and customers rich tonal depth, an ultra-soft hand feel, and reliable performance...

March 10, 2026 - APPA Supplier Member Headwear Professionals has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating, placing the company among the top performers globally for environmental, social, and ethical responsibility. brbr The recognition reflects not only Headwear’s individual commitment to responsible business practices, but also the consolidated sustainability efforts of the broader Headwear Group, whose global data and performance underpinned the...