hanesbrands inc said thursday it expects sales to fall this year with a negative impact from foreign exchange rates the winstonsalem nc apparel company projected fullyear sales from continuing operations of 645 billion to 655 billion including an fx headwind of around 165 million at the midpoint this represents an approximate 2 decline as compared to prior year on a constant currency basis and a 4 decline on a reported basis the company said the companys previous guidance estimated an fx headwind of 125 million and sales of 7 billion to 715 billion hanesbrands said secondquarter sales fell 11 on a constant currency basis when adjusted for a 38 million negative impact from foreign exchange rates international sales on a constant currency basis decreased 3 from a year earlier with lowsingle digit declines in europe and australia more than offsetting growth in the americas the company said the dxy dollar index is up 9 this year the us currency is widely expected to remain strong as the federal reserve raises rates faster than its counterparts in the developed world