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S&S Brings New Brand to Life Through the Voice of Its Customers

Bolingbrook, IL
September 14, 2026
S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, today announced the next phase of its new brand rollout, bringing its evolution from S&S Activewear to S&S front and center across the full customer experience and highlighting the businesses it serves.
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S&S Expands Its FAST PLATFORM® Solution into Canada and Hard Goods

Bolingbrook, IL
August 27, 2026
S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, today announced the continued expansion of FAST PLATFORM®, extending service capabilities into Canada, adding hard goods through HIT Promotional Products, and expanding integrations with leading industry technology providers, including Facilisgroup and Chipply.
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S&S Doubles its Vancouver Presence with New Distribution Center

Bolingbrook, IL
June 29, 2026
S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, today announced a major expansion of its Vancouver distribution operations with a move into a larger facility, further strengthening its ability to serve customers across Western Canada.
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S&S Unveils New Brand Built to Help Customers Take Their Vision Further

Bolingbrook, IL
June 24, 2026
S&S Activewear, a leading technology enabled distributor of apparel and accessories in North America, today announced its rebrand to S&S, reflecting the company's evolution into a growth partner that helps customers succeed through a powerful combination of products, technology, service and business solutions.
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S&S Activewear Names Enrique Escalona Vice President, General Manager of Canada

Bolingbrook, IL
June 2, 2026
S&S Activewear, a leading technology enabled distributor of apparel and accessories in North America, today announced the appointment of Enrique Escalona as Vice President, General Manager of Canada. In this role, he will lead the company's Canadian business end-to-end, driving strategy, alignment, and execution as S&S doubles down on its commitment to the Canadian market through continued investments in leadership, customer experience, and operational growth.
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S&S Activewear Releases Inaugural Annual Sustainability Report, Showcasing 2024 Progress Toward a More Responsible Future

Bolingbrook, IL
September 2, 2025
S&S Activewear is proud to announce the release of its first Annual Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey to create a more sustainable and responsible business. The report provides a transparent overview of S&S's 2024 sustainability achievements across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas, underscoring its long-term commitment to people, planet, and purpose.
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Gildan Names S&S Activewear as Exclusive Wholesale Distributor for the Canadian Printwear Market

Montreal, Canada
August 5, 2025
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) ("Gildan" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has selected S&S Activewear as the exclusive wholesale distributor of the Company's portfolio of brands - Gildan®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, and Champion® - in the Canadian imprintables market.
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S&S Activewear Upgrades Technology Partnership with commonsku Platform

Bolingbrook, IL
July 17, 2025
S&S Activewear, a leading technology-enabled distributor of apparel and accessories in North America, announced an upgraded partnership with commonsku, a comprehensive order management and e-commerce solution for promotional product professionals.
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Hanes Names S&S Activewear Exclusive Distributor for Printwear Channel

Bolingbrook, IL
June 9, 2025
S&S Activewear and HanesBrands Inc. are proud to announce a landmark agreement that makes S&S the exclusive distributor of the Hanes brand in the North American printwear channel. This milestone builds on a decades-long partnership and sets the stage for a bold new era of growth, innovation and customer focus.
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S&S Activewear Launches AllPro

Bolingbrook, IL
February 17, 2025
S&S Activewear, a leading technology-enabled distributor of apparel and accessories in North America, announced the launch of AllPro, the company's exclusive new brand of high-quality apparel designed for the corporate channel, teams and beyond. From school, corporate and hospitality uniforms to styles for active individuals and teams, the line features budget-friendly t-shirts, sport shirts and quarter-zips tailored for men, women and youth.
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S&S Activewear Strengthens Canadian Division

Bolingbrook, IL
February 4, 2025
S&S Activewear, a leading technology-enabled distributor of apparel and accessories in North America, is reinforcing its commitment to Canada with significant investments in its Canadian division. As part of this initiative, the company is pleased to announce a new commercial structure and key leadership appointments, effective Feb. 1, 2025.
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S&S Activewear Announces New Chief Financial Officer Appointment

Bolingbrook, IL
November 25, 2024
S&S Activewear, ("S&S"), is delighted to announce Pablo Mercado as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), taking over the role on November 25, 2024. After a comprehensive search to find the perfect candidate, Pablo joins with over 24 years of leadership in finance.
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S&S Activewear Completes Acquisition of alphabroder

Bolingbrook, IL
October 3, 2024
S&S Activewear, a tech-enabled specialty distributor of apparel and accessories, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of alphabroder, a leading distributor of trade, retail, apparel brands and branded products. Completion of the transaction enables S&S and alphabroder to commence a thoughtful, multi-year integration process designed to ensure the combined company continues to deliver exceptional customer service, while leveraging the strengths of both brand offerings.
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S&S Activewear and alphabroder Announce Agreement to Combine and Create the Premier Partner for the Apparel Industry

Bolingbrook, IL and Trevose, PA
August 6, 2024
S&S Activewear, a tech-enabled provider of apparel and accessories, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire alphabroder, a leading distributor of trade, retail, apparel brands and branded products. The combined company will unite two premier branded apparel distributors to better serve customers and suppliers across the diversified corporate and consumer markets.
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S&S Welcomes Toby Whitmoyer as Chief Commercial Officer

Bolingbrook, IL
July 9, 2024
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance capabilities and strengthen their team, S&S Activewear is pleased to announce the creation of a new executive role, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Toby Whitmoyer will join as the company's new CCO, reporting directly to Frank Myers, CEO.
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S&S Canada Consolidates Eastern Warehousing Operations in Toronto Through New Distribution Centre

Montreal
August 6, 2021
Perpetuating its initial strategy to offer deeper product offering to its customers across the country, S&S Canada announces the opening of a brand-new 280,000 ft2 distribution centre in Toronto on August 16, 2021. This new warehouse combines S&S operations previously based in both Montreal and an older facility in Toronto, offering 3x times more space and the latest technologies in just one building.
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S&S Canada Relocates to New 70,000-ft2 Facility in Calgary, Alberta

ANJOU, QC
January 11, 2021
S&S Canada, the country's leading wholesale distributor of imprintable apparel, is expanding its Western presence with a 70,000-ft2 distribution centre in Calgary, Alberta. The move happened over the weekend, and the new distribution centre opens its doors today. Outfitted with the latest technology, the new facility is significantly larger and better equipped to handle the company's increasing inventory and sales volume.
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Technosport, S&S Activewear Company, Becomes S&S Canada

ANJOU, QC
September 28, 2020
Technosport, the leading wholesale distributor of apparel and accessories in Canada, has announced a new brand identity as a result of its acquisition last December by American wholesaler S&S Activewear. As of today, Technosport Canada will be known as S&S Canada.
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California Transparency in Supply Chains Act

January 1, 2012
At S&S Activewear, we believe that we have a responsibility to work with suppliers that source their products in a legal, ethical, and responsible manner consistent with the highest standards. Respect for people and relationships is the foundation of our business, and we strive to uphold and exemplify this principle every day. The information we have provided below, in compliance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, explains how we are working to evaluate and address risks of slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain.
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