Gildan and S&S change wholesale T-shirt pricing agreement after FTC inquiry
The FTC says a revised contract leaves Gildan free to set prices and offer support to other North American wholesale distributors.
What the record says
On October 8, the FTC announced that Gildan Activewear SRL and S&S Holdings LLC modified a wholesale T-shirt agreement following its pricing investigation. The agency says the prior contract restricted Gildan from offering certain S&S pricing and discounts to competitors. The revised agreement preserves Gildan’s discretion to set prices or offer partnership support to other North American wholesale distributors. The FTC closed its investigation after the changes.
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Practical next step
Businesses sourcing wholesale T-shirts can compare current supplier terms and ask about available pricing and support. The announcement offers no consumer refund application.
Limits and what is not established
This contract change does not guarantee a particular discount, equal pricing in every transaction or a retail price reduction. The announcement describes an investigation closed after changes, not a court finding of liability.
Sources checked October 9, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Federal Trade Commission: original information