CNN & Pat Summerall Awards Pelle Pelle "Champion of Industry"

CNN and Pat Summerall's "Champions of Industry" television series has chosen Pelle Pelle to be featured as the leading leather apparel manufacturer.

(PRWEB) November 23, 2003

CNN and Pat Summerall's "Champions of Industry" television series has chosen Pelle Pelle to be featured as the leading leather apparel manufacturer. This honor was bestowed on Pelle Pelle following a rigorous search and selection process by Pat Summerall's organization for the best company that represents the leather apparel industry as a whole. Other companies to have received this honor include US Steel, USG, MCI, Make A Wish Foundation and Northwest
Mutual.

The "Champions of Industry" is a prestigious corporate recognition series that highlights companies and organizations that are stars of their industry through product or service innovations. An executive committee looks at organizations within a specific category and chooses the "Champion" based on its overall service to its industry and consumers. These features are aired on the CNN Network as part of their regular news programming. The 2 minute segment featuring Pelle Pelle will be narrated by Pat Summerall and will air in January 2004.

For over a quarter of a century Pelle Pelle has been one of the most trusted names in the urban apparel industry. Since 1978 Pelle has been providing the urban consumer with stylish and fashion forward products. With worldwide distribution and licensees including ladies', children's, leather accessories, and an "upstairs" dressier line, Pelle Pelle continues to make it's presence known in the young men's market.

Steve Barkan, owner of 57 year old Barkans in Rock Island IL acknowledges Pelles dominance in the industry. We find tremendous customer acceptance of Pelle Pelles quality fit and style. As a vendor, they innovate in skins and designs which keeps my inventory fresh."
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