Posted February 3, 2015

 

MONTREAL – Gerber Childrenswear LLC announced 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," said 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," Simmons added, "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, N.C.,” said Peds President Michael D. Penner. “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."