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The article focuses on the largest public companies in North Carolina with six companies with good returns with the telecom, utilities, consumer staples sector having performed well. Topics include one of the worst performing sectors being bio technology with companies like Chimerix performing poorly, and apparel brands like Hanesbrands performed remarkably well.

The article previews several 2012 spring/summer collections of garment companies which include T-EasyTM American mid-weight T-shirt for men, Hanes' new Ankle Sports Socks, and Fruit of the Loom's Lady-Fit Hooded Sweat.

The article presents information on companies based in North Carolina whose stocks are expected to generate the best average total return for the 52-week period that concluded on October 27, 2006. Trends for wireless Internet accessibility will allow the stocks of radio-frequency integrated circuits manufacturer RF Micro Devices Inc. to rise. Semiconductor company Cree Inc. is still able to generate $150 million during a slow year. Hanesbrands Inc. intends to outsource manufacturing processes.

Presents several rubber shoes for cheerleading. Features of the Clearview 2 shoes from Adidas Corp.; Design of the Gel-Cheer Diva shoes from Asics; Performance features of the Hanes Sport Cheerleader shoes.

Reports that the heirs of the Hanes Companies Inc. underwear fortune are claiming that Reid & Priest lawyers have aided the sons of John Hanes in wasting trust assets on their business ventures. Financial losses of the company.

The article discusses a joint venture between apparel company Hanesbrands' vice president of corporate social responsibility Chris Fox and Wake Forest's chairman of otolaryngology Dale Browne which has helped in funding health and education in the Caribbean and Central America. Chris Fox says the funding is made possible by selling it's plastic and wood scraps for recycling. Dale Browne along with other medical staff provide medical care like tonsillectomies, cleft lip and palate repair.

The article features the modular house created by U.S.-based home developer Champion, which was presented at the Urban Land Institute meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The house is described as a representation of innovative building techniques currently available to urban planners and developers, specifically to those who want to build sustainable communities. The house, which could be turned into a duplex, has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and was designed for placement on a narrow urban lot.

The article reports on decision of basic apparel and hosiery maker HanesBrands to expand its business in Clarkville, Arkansas.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for physical fitness in short span of time and offers brief information on several products including shoes from Adidas AG, C9 dumbbells from Hanesbrands Inc. and brassiere from American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

The article presents business updates in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina as of January 2014. Clothing company Hanesbrands, Inc.'s hometown manufacturing was done at Weeks hosiery plant on the north side and the Stratford Road plant. Swedish lock manufacturer Assa Abloy Group agreed to acquire commercial garage door manufacturer Amarr. A Comprehensive Cancer Center has been opened by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on December 9, 2013.

News briefs on clothing industry finance and marketing are presented. VF Corp. will acquire the bankrupt denim company Rock & Republic. Hanesbrands has purchased the company GearCo, maker of the Gear for Sports brand. The jeans maker Guess reported a 77 percent rise in earnings for the third quarter of 2010.

The article discusses Hanes-brands Inc.'s recovery from its debts as its Triad neighbor VF Corp. was building a fashion name based on the strength of high-margin brands. Hanes decreased its debt by cutting costs, selling noncore businesses in Europe and the U.S. and getting more profits from its best lines. Hanesbrands stock gained 25% as of March 2013, VF shares were up only 10%. Ninety percent of Hanesbrands' revenue comes from domestic sales and VF's revenue comes from 60% of domestic sales.

The article offers brief information on several fashion items for women including a handbag from JustFab, a t-shirt from Hanesbrands Inc. and high heel shoes from Sacha London.

This section offers news briefs in the Triad region of North Carolina. HanesBrands Inc. and Wake Forest Baptist Medical center have collaborated to provide surgical care and improve medical facilities in the Dominican Republic. Laboratory Corporation of America, based in Burlington, will acquire MEDTOX Scientific. Megard Ward was named editor-in-chief of "The High Point Enterprise" of High Point.

The article reports that apparel marketer Hanesbrands has cited a 7 percent increase in net sales in fiscal 2011, led by strong performances in its inner wear and outer wear segments.

The article reports on the financial performance of apparel company Hanesbrands during the third quarter of 2011, which includes a growth in record margins, an increase in sales, and higher earnings.

The article announces the acquisitions of the American clothing company Hanesbrands Inc. in six years and its largest deal with Aussie underwear and intimate-apparel company Pacific Brands. Also offers a map depicting the position of several clothing companies in the markets.

The article offers information on the market shares of clothing company Hanesbrands. Topics discussed include earnings-per-share growth of the company in 2015, profit of the company with increase in the demand for its sportswear, investing in manufacturing systems and increase in its business revenue, and mentions rise in operating profit of the company with growing demand for its activewear.

This section offers news briefs on businesses in the Triad region of North Carolina. Hanesbrands is planning to cease production at its factory in Forsyth County by the end of 2010. Construction on a shopping center was started in Mebane by Tanger Factory Outlet Centers. A local laboratory will be opened by pharmaceutical company Ameritox in Greensboro.

The article evaluates several warming clothing for cold weather including the DriMove Baselayer from Golite LLC, the wool-based Varitherm line from Duofold, and MTS long-sleeve crew from REI Ltd.

This section offers news briefs on business in North Carolina as of January 2009. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based FedEx Ground Package System will construct a $100 million regional distribution hub in Kernersville. Apparel manufacturer Hanesbrand will dismiss 155 employees as part of its corporate reorganization. Winston-Salem State University will repay the federal government $1.15 million over three years for loans and grants given to ineligible students.

This section offers news briefs related to sponsors and licensing in sports. The Champion Stadium in Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida will be renamed under a 10-year marketing alliance between The Walt Disney Company and Hanesbrands. Heely's Inc. was selected as a presenting sponsor for the 2008 Disney's Kid's Races to be held on January 10-13, 2008. Anthony Travel will provide travel services for the sports teams of the University of California/Los Angeles and the University of Nevada/Las Vegas.

Reports on the appointment of Lee Chaden as CEO and executive chairman of Hanesbrands Inc. based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Information on the divestiture plans of the company for Sara Lee Corp.; Educational attainment and occupational achievement of the executive; Plan of Hanesbrand to recruit additional employees.

The article discusses various financial market-related research reports issued by investment and research firms in the U.S. on March 13 and 16, 2015. Topics covered include Standard & Poor (S&P) Dow Jones Indices' addition of underwear and general apparel manufacturer Hanesbrands to the S&P 500 index effective on March 20, Needham's Buy rating for mobile communication products maker KVH Industries, and Morgan Stanley's Overweight rating for heavy equipment producer Manitowoc.

The article reports on the sales increase of HanesBrands Inc., an American clothing company based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on its full-year earnings per share guidance in the third quarter of 2014.

The article reports on the increase of HanesBrands Inc., an American clothing company based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on its full-year earnings per share (EPS) guidance in the third quarter of 2014.

The article reports that innerwear apparel business HanesBrands has purchased DBApparel.

The article informs that the U.S. based lingerie group HanesBrands has acquired France-based company DB Apparel in a deal with the company Sun Capital Partners as of September 2014, and also mentions that Hanes, in October 2013, acquired women's underwear manufacturer Maidenform.

The article offers business news briefs for North Carolina as of September 2014. Eastern North Carolina cities invest their interests in power plants operated by Duke Energy Corp. to generate less debt. Apparel manufacturer Hanesbrands Inc. will close its distribution center in Fayetteville, three months later that it previously planned. Vehicle and aviation support company AAR Aircraft Services will dismiss 102 employees at its local plant in Goldsboro by September 12.

The article provides updates on mergers and acquisitions in North Carolina as of August 2014 including the plan of Hanesbrands clothing company to purchase former sister company DBApparel from investment firm Sun Capital Partners for 550 million U.S. dollars, the decision of financial institution BNC Bancorp to acquire holding company Harbor Bank Group, Inc., and the acquisition of insurance agency Senn Dunn Insurance by insurance company Marsh & McLennan Agency.

The article focuses on free cash flow as a better measure for earnings power of a company. It states that shares become underprice if free cash surpasses earnings. Also mentioned are four companies with healthier stocks including Hanesbrands Inc., International Paper Co., L-3 Communications Holdings and Xerox Corp. Ltd.

The article focuses on underwear company Hanesbrands. Topics discussed include an overview of the financial performance of the underwear company in the first quarter of 2013, a brief description of the products manufactured by the company, and forecasts on its future earnings. Also listed are some companies that are turning rising margins into free cash and dividends.

The article focuses on the sportswear and underwear company Hanesbrands and its marketing, production, and logistical strategies. The author discusses the 2014 acquisition of the French company DBApparel, which makes the Dim underwear brand, by Hanesbrands. Topics include product innovation by Hanesbrands, its global production facilities, and the restructuring of DBApparel. INSETS: Hanesbrands flambe au premier trimestre;Un groupe à la double culture dessous et sport.

The article reports that WestPoint Home Inc. has signed a contract with Hanesbrands Inc. to design, manufacture and market bed and bath textile products using the Hanes label.

The article reports that the firm Hanes Corp. has launched its new EcoSmart apparel line, and announces a national advertising campaign "For Future Generations."

The article reports on the decision by Hanesbrands Inc. to end its advertising campaign with actor Charlie Sheen following his arrest on charges of domestic violence.

The article reports on the closure of the hosiery mills of Hanesbrand Inc. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina by the end of 2010. A 10 percent drop in sales was posted in the first nine months of 2009. According to Bob Leak, president of Winston-Salem Business Inc., there is still a big benefit from the presence of the Hanesbrand headquarters in the area.

This section offers news briefs on business in North Carolina. Hanesbrands plans to sell three of its mills to Parkdale America and close its warehouses in Advance and Clemmons by year's end. Wells Fargo & Co. plans to maintain an operations hub in Winston Salem, adding almost 150 jobs over the next two years. Turbo care will spend 30 million dollars to grow its plant in Rural Hall, adding 110 workers over a three year period.

The article reports on the decision of Hanesbrands, a garment manufacturer based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to stop making its own yarn and instead outsource it from yarn suppliers. As part of this decision, the company has agreed to sell majority of its manufacturing operations to Parkdale, a yarn manufacturer based in Gastonia, North Carolina. The sale will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2009 and is expected to give Hanesbrands 100 million dollars in cost savings within six months.

This article reveals the plan of Hanesbrands Inc. to lay off 440 employees in Forsyth County, North Carolina by the second quarter of 2010. The layoff plan will affect 2,550 Forsyth workforce. International Textile Group Inc. is another firm in the region that made some layoffs. In early 2009, the firm laid off 100 employees.

The article announces that the Varitherm high performance wool base layer by Duofold has been named in the 2008 Top Ten Gear of the Year list by The Gear Junkie website. The article also evaluates the Varitherm wool fabric by Duofold.

The article reports that the company Naturally Advanced Technologies has finished spinning tests of Crailar organic fibres in trials at North Carolina State University. The fabric trials were sponsored by the company Hanesbrands and proved successful. According to the article, the trials produced industrial spun hemp yarn and knitted fabric on conventional cotton system manufacturing equipment.

The article evaluates several clothes and shoes including Hanes ActiveStyle from Hanes Cos. Inc., Suede stud booties from Sigerson Morrison, and tees from Ford Warriors in Pink.

The article evaluates Champion's hooded jacket.