HanesBrands

In a notice to state officials this month, HanesBrands said the distribution center was focused on the Champion business. With its sale, the company no longer needs it.

HanesBrands is moving its headquarters back to downtown Winston-Salem as it focuses on streamlining operations.

Winston-Salem-based HanesBrands announced the sale of Champion, its athletic apparel business on Wednesday. The sale to Authentic Brands Group could be worth up to $1.5 billion. 

Two major Triad manufacturers have announced plans to lay off a total of about 250 employees in April.

The closure of a distribution center in North High Point with ties to HanesBrands will result in the loss of more than 200 jobs.

Winston-Salem-based HanesBrands Inc. is making progress on sustainability goals the company hopes to reach by the end of the decade, but getting there will take overcoming some challenges.

HanesBrands is making a $2 million investment in historically black colleges and universities. The money is going to three schools — two that are right here in the Triad.

One of Forsyth County's largest employers will require COVID-19 vaccinations before returning to in-person work in October.

Winston-Salem-based Hanesbrands has unveiled a new strategy for growth, and pandemic protective gear is not part of the plan.

As many companies are seeing financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic, HanesBrands has experienced double-digit growth in the second quarter.