MONTREAL, Jan. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerber
Childrenswear LLC announced today that it has entered into a
strategic partnership with Peds Legwear (formerly known as
Richelieu Hosiery), which will further strengthen their respective
positions in the growing children's wear market.
"Gerber Childrenswear and Peds have much in common," explained
Gary Simmons, CEO of Gerber
Childrenswear. "We are both entrepreneurial and agile companies
that are committed to offering families quality products at
affordable prices. We enjoy well deserved reputations for being
innovative and for offering value for money."
"The benefits of the alliance from our perspective," continued
Mr. Simmons, "are access to new technology, enhanced sourcing
capabilities and broader distribution network in the legwear
category. Moreover, Peds' market and industry expertise can only
help us."
Peds Legwear is a leading global legwear brand offering quality,
stylish and affordable legwear apparel for the entire family. "A
committed member of the Made In America initiative, we recently
gained a foothold in the American market through our acquisition of
the assets of the International Legwear Group and the opening of
our new state of the art multi-million dollar facility in
Hildebran, North Carolina. We are
determined to expand our presence in the
United States and our partnership with Gerber Childrenswear
is another step towards achieving these business objectives," said
Peds President Michael D.
Penner.
About Gerber Childrenswear LLC
Gerber Childrenswear LLC is a leading socially responsible
marketer of children's everyday basic/fashion apparel and related
products which it offers under some of the world's trusted brands.
Licensed brands include our flagship brand, Gerber®, as well as
Jockey® and NFL®. Proprietary brands include Onesies® brand and
Always Baby®. The company sells layette, sleepwear, playwear,
undergarments, accessories, hosiery, bibs/burp cloths, bath,
bedding and cloth diapers to all channels of distribution.
For additional information about the company, please visit
http://www.gerberchildrenswear.com.
About Peds Legwear
Based in Montreal, PEDS®
Legwear has established sourcing, production and distribution
facilities around the world. PEDS® Legwear has grown into its
current leadership position through more than 80 years of
successful operation in the hosiery and textile industries. PEDS®
Legwear provides best-in-class production as well as superior
merchandising, sales expertise, point-of-sale insight, customer
service and logistics. . Customers have come to trust PEDS® Legwear
for all their foot apparel needs, knowing that PEDS® Legwear
delivers on style, function and durability.
For additional information about the company, please visit
http://www.peds.com.
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SOURCE Peds Legwear