US-based Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in market-leading companies, has informed that its affiliates christened Childrenswear LLC has acquired Hanna Andersson LLC.

Hanna Andersson, operates as a subsidiary of Kellwood Co. is a leading multi-channel retailer of lifestyle branded apparel for children and their families. The company offers dresses and skirts, sweaters and jackets, socks and shoes, underwear, hats and packs, sleep wear, tops, and pants for babies, girls, boys, women, and men.

The firm operates 23 premium retail stores and six outlet stores, as well as an internet site and a catalogue (considered the #1 standalone children's apparel catalogue in the United States).