BNET Industries

Gerber Childrenswear Inc.

is in the Retail Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$300.0M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. is a leading marketer of infant and toddler apparel and related products, which it offers under its flagship licensed brand, Gerber, Curity, and the Onesies brand one-piece underwear. The company is the leading provider of these products to volume retailers, and also distributes to department stores and specialty retailers. In June 2002, Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. was acquired by Kellwood Company (or joined the Kellwood family), a $2.3 billion marketer of apparel and consumer soft goods. The Company (Kellwood) specializes in branded as well as private label products, and markets to all channels of distribution with product specific to a particular channel.

President & CEO
Gary F. Simmons
Number of Employees 120
Contact Information

1333 Broadway Ste 700

New York, New York 10018

www.gerberchild...

(212) 268-5100

NAICS Code Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores: 448130

News & Analysis

gerber childrenswear inc. - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Gary F. Simmons President & CEO
Ann Turner Cook

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Edward Kittredge Chairman

Organization Position Status
Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. President & CEO Current
Kellwood Company President, Gerber Childrenswear Division Current
Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. President Former

In December 1996, Ann Turner Cook herself was present at the unveiling of Gerber's first new label in more than 40 years. And while Gerber Baby Foods are sporting a new look, Mrs. Cook's young face is still a part of the Gerber image, a fact she finds "especially gratifying." But not surprising. After all, that face has come to represent Gerber's commitment to happy, healthy babies all over the world.

Organization Position Status
Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. Current

Mr. Kittredge currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. for Kellwood Company. In January 1996, Mr. Kittredge led a group of investors in the purchase of Gerber Childrenswear from Gerber Products Company. Mr. Kittredge served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer until 2002, when Mr. Kittredge sold the company to Kellwood resulting in a return on investment of over 500% in less than six years. Prior to Gerber Childrenswear, Mr. Kittredge served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Denton Mills, the manufacturer of Dr. Denton children's pajamas. Prior to Denton Mills, Mr. Kittredge served as President of Royal Manufacturing Company, a privately-held men's underwear and active sportswear company. Mr. Kittredge has also served in a variety of sales and marketing management positions at Union Underwear Company (Fruit of the Loom), including national director of all branded and private label sales, and as head of its BVD division.

Organization Position Status
Tri-Artisan Capital Partners, LLC Current
Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. Chairman Current
Royal Manufacturing Co. Inc. President Former
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