All Steve Bratspies articles

  • HanesBrands_Stacked
    Article

    Activist investor wants changes at Hanesbrands

    2023-08-10T06:14:00Z

    Barington Capital Group, a New York hedge fund manager, fired off a five-page letter to Hanesbrands’ Chairman Ronald L. Nelson on Aug. 7 demanding significant changes at the apparel firm and parent of Champion. The activist investor, led by James Mitarotonda, wants the underwear and activewear company to create long-term ...

  • HanesBrands_Corporate_Image_02
    Article

    Long-term growth outlook for Champion is solid despite current challenges

    2023-05-04T05:43:00Z

    Hanesbrands, the Champion parent, is excited about the long-term outlook for the activewear brand despite current brand challenges in the U.S. and China. Besides facing lower sell-in shipments in China in Q1, Champion’s business was negatively impacted in its home U.S. market by a slowdown in consumer spending and high ...