GALLS Acquires LVI

GALLS Acquires DesignLab, Inc.

January 6, 2026

Retail

GALLS, the national distributor of uniforms and equipment for public safety professionals, has acquired DesignLab, Inc., a regional supplier of public safety uniforms and gear. The acquisition adds six retail locations across South Carolina and Florida, strengthening GALLS' footprint in the Southeast and consolidating market share in those states.

GALLS Acquires U.S. Patriot Tactical

June 5, 2022

Retail

GALLS, a leading supplier to public safety professionals, has acquired U.S. Patriot Tactical, a large multi-channel military and tactical gear retailer. The deal combines GALLS' nationwide distribution and e-commerce capabilities with U.S. Patriot Tactical's on-base and off-base retail footprint (63 stores) and ~270 employees, expanding GALLS' presence in the U.S. military individual market.

DSV Panalpina Acquires Agility's Global Integrated Logistics (GIL)

April 27, 2021

Transportation

DSV Panalpina A/S will acquire Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) business in an all‑share transaction that will make Agility an ~8% shareholder of DSV. The deal values GIL at about USD 4.1 billion and is expected to close in Q3 2021, combining networks to create a top‑three global freight forwarder and materially expanding DSV’s presence in APAC and the Middle East.

GALLS Acquires American Uniform Sales, Inc. and Howard Uniform Co.

April 1, 2025

Retail

GALLS, a leading U.S. supplier of uniforms and tactical gear, has acquired regional uniform retailers American Uniform Sales, Inc. and Howard Uniform Co., expanding its physical footprint and service coverage in key East Coast markets. The deal adds four American Uniform retail locations (Fayetteville, Wilmington, Alexandria, Philadelphia) and Howard Uniform's Baltimore location to GALLS' national distribution network.

PLS Logistics Services Acquires D&L Transport

September 20, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

PLS Logistics Services, a technology-driven third-party logistics provider based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, has acquired D&L Transport, a freight brokerage headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. D&L will operate as an independent subsidiary with Brian DeFrain remaining president, and PLS expects the transaction to increase its annual revenue run rate to $950 million (with a projected ~$1.2 billion in 2022).

GALLS Acquires Uniform Works to Expand into Canada

September 9, 2025

Retail

GALLS has acquired Uniform Works, a Canadian uniform and equipment supplier, marking GALLS' first expansion into Canada. The deal will keep Will Melnyk and the Uniform Works team in place to lead GALLS Canada and bring GALLS' eQuip platform and broader product assortment to Canadian public safety customers.