1. Operations & Supply Chain

HanesBrands reports second quarter sales dip, avoids discussion of Barington letter

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​[[“value”:”Faced with mounting pressure from activist investors, the company said it was reducing inventory and attempting to lower its $3.5 billion debt bill.”]] 

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