Careismatic Brands, Inc. reported it acquired Bala Footwear, a nursing footwear company. Bala joins Careismatic’s portfolio of medical apparel brands, including Cherokee Uniforms, Dickies Medical and Medelita.
“This acquisition marks a milestone in our journey to provide exceptional products that meet the needs of healthcare providers around the world,” said Girisha Chandraraj, CEO of Careismatic Brands. “The entire Careismatic team is excited to introduce Bala Footwear to our customers and deliver on our shared vision of improving the lives of people who care for others.”
Bala was founded in 2020 in Portland, OR, by former Nike executives Brian Lockard and John Eberle and former Under Armor executive Caprice Neely.
“Our mission at Bala Footwear is to make healthcare professionals feel like the most respected professionals in the world. Since launching our startup in 2020 we’ve served thousands of healthcare professionals by seeking partnerships with other organizations that share that mission,” said Lockard. “We are thrilled to join the Careismatic portfolio because of their almost 30-year history of service to the healthcare community and broad resources that will enable the Bala brand to expand how we deliver on our core mission.”
Photo courtesy Bala Footwear
