Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. - GCW- Profile

Gerber Childrenswear, Inc.. The Company's principal activities are the production and sale of infant and toddler sleepwear, playwear, underwear, bedding, bath and cloth diapers. The Company also produces and markets sports and casual socks for men, women and children. The Company has two business segments: Apparel segment and Hosiery. The customers of the Company are retailers and mid-tier department stores. Wal-Mart is one of the major customers of the Company. The brand names under which the apparel products of the Company are sold include Gerber, Baby Looney Tunes, Little Suzy's Zoo and Curity. The brand names under which the hosiery products are sold include Wilson, Coca-Cola, and Converse. Apparel accounted for 69% of 2001 revenues and hosiery, 31%. Apparel accounted for 69% of 2001 revenues and Hosiery, 31%