Dec 7, 2011

C.R. Gibson Announces Licensing Agreement With Cid Pear

C.R. Gibson, a leading manufacturer of treasured gifts that preserve, create and celebrate memories, announces the acquisition of the Cid Pear license, a brand founded in 2004 by Tina Givens known for its soft, sophisticated and character-driven premium stationery. An expanded Cid Pear collection by C.R. Gibson will debut at the 2012 Winter Markets, beginning with the Atlanta Gift Show in January. The new collection will be on display in C.R. Gibson’s newly renovated showroom in AmericasMart Building 2, Suite 1837. The Cid Pear line will be represented nationally by OneCoast/National Division One, and will be featured in OneCoast showrooms in Dallas (Suite 256) and Las Vegas (C-803).

“The sweet sophistication of the Cid Pear brand has made quite an impression at C.R. Gibson and the stationery industry as a whole,” said C.R. Gibson President, Laurie Gilner. “The opportunity for us to combine our expertise in stationery with Tina’s whimsical, character-driven Cid Pear brand is a blessing.”

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to enhance the Cid Pear product offering through this opportunity,” said Cid Pear President, Tina Givens. “We now have the ability to add amazing packaging and embellishments while maintaining our specialty papers. And now my little creatures will touch many more people with a new broader reach.”

Cid Pear customers will delight in new product formats alongside established favorites. The expanded 2012 line includes classic Cid Pear notecards, gift enclosures, journals, notepads, games for kids and more.

Givens will make special appearances at the Atlanta Gift Show beginning with a product signing on Thursday, January 12, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM, followed by C.R. Gibson’s “Meet the Artists” event, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, in the C.R. Gibson showroom.

Full pricing and order information will be available by request at C.R. Gibson Customer Service 800.243.6004 and dealer website, www.crgibsondealer.com, after January 1, 2012.