Briefly
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 3/1/2005
Lifestyle design company Karen Neuburger, San Rafael, CA, promoted Michael Zwerin to v.p. of business development.
Collectibles company The Boyds Collection secured $65 million to refinance its existing credit facility. Farallon Capital Management and Canyon Capital Advisors provided the cash.
Some 14 South African companies will participate in the April 8–11, ExTracts show in New York under the umbrella of the South African Cosmetic Export Council. Their focus will be on exotic, natural products.
After 44 years in the ceramic industry, Paul Wood, managing director of Royal Worcester and Spode Ltd., will retire. David Benjamin succeeds him.
Annalee Mobilitee Dolls, Meredith, NH, entered into a licensing agreement with Signature Brands to produce plush versions of Cotton, the rabbit associated with PAAS brand Easter egg decorating kits.
Whereoware's CatalogLive! online service signed Berkeley Designs, Crazy Mountain Imports, and Trend Lighting. Each company will use the CatalogLive! capabilities for their specific needs.
National sales rep group OneCoast donated more than $16,000 to the U.S. Fund for Unicef to support tsunami relief. The funds were collected by employees and matched by OneCoast's primary owners, Eyk and Rose-Marie Van Otterloo.
David Nicklin was named chief marketing officer at Enesco. He heads a restructured team that incurred a $500,000 one-time cost, but will result in $2.3 million in annual savings. Most job attrition was in the Chicagoland area.
Showroom building 230 Fifth Ave. welcomed new tenants Betty Lee and Associates; Gloria Shavel Co.; and DCI, Decor Craft Inc. All wholesalers relocated from 225 Fifth Avenue, which is in the process of closing.
