GIL vs FCFS Comparison

Gildan is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of basic apparel, including T-shirts, underwear, socks, and hosiery. Its primary market is the sale of blank T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel to wholesalers, major clothing brands, and printers (printwear). Gildan also sells branded clothing through retail and direct-to-consumer channels. Brands include Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, and Goldtoe. Gildan produces most of its clothing at factories in Latin America but has been ramping up production at its new facility in Bangladesh. Incorporated in 1984, the Montreal-based company operates internationally but generates nearly 90% of its sales in the US. Gildan has agreed to acquire its US rival Hanesbrands to bolster its consumer and printwear operations.

FirstCash Holdings Inc operates pawn stores in the United States and Latin America. Its primary business involves making small loans secured by personal property. The the company has three reportable segments: U.S. pawn; Latin America pawn; and Retail POS payment solutions (AFF). It derives majority revenue from U.S. Pawn segment. These pawn loans give the borrower the option of either repaying the loans with interest or forfeiting the property without further penalty. Geographically operates in USA, Mexico, Latin America, with maximum revenue from USA.