Company: Fruit of the Loom
Industry: Clothing
Description: Fruit of the Loom, founded in 1851 by Robert and Benjamin Knight in Warwick, Rhode Island, is a leading American apparel manufacturer specializing in underwear, casualwear, activewear, and licensed sports merchandise. Headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, it has been a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway since 2002, following a $835 million acquisition. With iconic branding and global operations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Mexico, and Central America, it serves major retailers like Walmart and employs sustainable practices, including a partnership with Anvil Knitwear for organic cotton products. As of 2010, Fruit of the Loom employed 32,400 people and generated $1.6 billion in annual sales, contributing to Berkshire Hathaway’s $291.7 billion revenue in 2024.
For job seekers, opportunities include manufacturing roles (textile production, quality assurance), distribution and logistics (warehouse operators, supply chain coordinators), design and merchandising, plus corporate positions in sales, marketing, finance, and sustainability. (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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