Hanesbrands’ Activewear division operating profit rose 14% in FY14 to $193,952,000 from $170,749,000 for the 12 months ended Dec. 28 as operating margin increased 70 b.p. to 13.7%. Segment revenues increased 8% to $1.41 billion from $1.31 billion. In Q4, Activewear operating income increased 10% to $48.0 million from $43.7 million on 10% top line growth to $373.0 million. HBI said Champion branded sales, excluding the mass retail channel, increased more than 20% during the period.
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