Crown Crafts, C.R. Gibson sign licensing deal

Kimberly Grant décor to debut at New York Stationery Show

-- Kids Today, 5/9/2008 8:56:00 AM

COMPTON, Calif. – Infant textiles manufacturer Crown Crafts Infant Products has signed an agreement that allows gift maker C.R. Gibson to produce licensed décor under the Kimberly Grant brand name.

C.R. Gibson plans to introduce a variety of products featuring the most popular designs from the Kimberly Grant brand. The line will include baby books, photo albums, keepsake boxes, calendars, growth charts, brag books and gift bags with retail prices between $5.25 and $39. The line is schedule to start shipping in June and will be sold at gift shop, specialty stores and other retail channels.

C.R. Gibson will introduce the collection at the New York Stationery Show that runs May 18-21.

The agreement marks the first time the Kimberly Grant name will extend beyond infant bedding and nursery décor.

“Kimberly Grant is a brand with a design aesthetic that easily translates to a wide variety of infant products,” said Nanci Freeman, president and CEO of Crown Crafts. “We are pleased to be partnering with C.R. Gibson, a well-respected and creative company.”