Briefly
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 8/1/2005
Lifestyle design company, KN Karen Neuburger, San Rafael, CA, promoted Lisa Bazinet to v.p. of marketing.
The 2005 Licensing International Show in New York, June 21–23, drew 23,000 attendees, an increase of 15 percent over 2004. Spider-Man 2 was named the 2004 Overall Best License of the Year. Best Retailer of the Year went to Target for SpongeBob SquarePants.
Pet “candy” manufacturer Chomp Inc. moved from Lebanon, NJ, to Weymouth, MA, and named David Siewers CFO, Jay James v.p. of sales, and Jennifer Matthews customer service rep.
Russ Berrie & Co., Oakland, NJ, will produce The Good News Bears scripture-inspired gifts designed by artist Amy Wulfing and licensed by OTay! Inc., Weston, CT.
Card designer and manufacturer Meri Meri, Belmont, CA, took home a record 13 Louies from the 17th annual International Greeting Cards awards ceremony in New York in May.
Toland Enterprises, Mandeville, LA, signed artist Jane Davies to design a collection of outdoor flags and floor mats.
Blue Mountain Arts, Boulder CO, hired Dick Duff as executive vice president of sales. Duff's more than 30 years in sales and marketing includes stints with Coyne's & Co., Carousel by Guy, and Midwest.
Precious Moments Inc., Elgin, IL, opened a new 22,000-square-foot distribution center in Carthage, MO, on the grounds of the Precious Moments Chapel, warehouse, and business and administrative offices.
Stationery resource Socially Yours, Bakersfield, CA, named Lori Harrison national marketing and sales manager.
Upper Canada Soap & Candle Makers, Toronto, signed Unique Concepts to cover Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania, and Lineworks to cover upstate New York.
