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Ibrands Global Acquires Pam & Gela, Gears Up For Fall 2022 Brand Relaunch

Jan 06, 2022•over 3 years ago

Acquiring Company

IBrands Global

Acquired Company

Pam & Gela

Consumer GoodsCommerce And Shopping

Description

IBrands Global, a leading international supply chain platform and brand collective operating within the fashion, wellness, and food service supplies industries, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Pam & Gela, the line of casual chic apparel described as everyday style elevated. Additionally, the company has appointed Malinda Behrens as General Manager of its apparel vertical, overseeing all brand development for bebe, EBY, Alloy, Blue Desire, and now, Pam & Gela.

Company Information

Company

IBrands Global

About

IBrands is a global supply chain platform and leading lifestyle brand collective with diversified holdings under ownership and management. IBrands portfolio of companies include those in industries spanning fashion & accessories, health & wellness, and food service. IBrands designs, produces, and builds brands of distinction with distribution in retail, wholesale and ecommerce in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Throughout the pandemic, Remcoda, the food service division of IBrands Global, became the leading importer of Personal Protective Equipment ("PPE") and food safety equipment to the United States and is a direct vendor to the country's largest distributors, hospitality brands and big box retailers. SOURCE IBrands Global

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