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Gildan Names S&S Activewear as Exclusive Wholesale Distributor for American Apparel® in the U.S.

Published August 06, 2025 at 08:30 PM

CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan is pleased to announce an agreement granting exclusive wholesale distribution rights to S&S Activewear for its American Apparel® brand in the U.S. imprintables market. This agreement establishes a platform to continue strengthening brand awareness and further drive sales.

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