Apr 18, 2012

New Collections Feature the Top Brands Like Lolita, Jessie Steele, Working Girls and More…

C.R. Gibson, a leading manufacturer of treasured gifts that preserve, create and celebrate memories, announces the introduction of its holiday collection for 2012 featuring festive lines from top licensing partners: Lolita, Jessie Steele, Working Girls, Cid Pear and Spode, among others. Taking cues from key lifestyle trends and timeless traditions, C.R. Gibson’s 2012 holiday collection is designed to maximize sales and help retailers prepare for the “most wonderful time of the year.” Various product categories combine to tell the whole story: casual entertaining, gifting, greeting cards, kitchen/baking accessories and giftables. Designs focus on Thanksgiving themes as well as Christmas to drive sales at the busiest shopping times of the year.

All collections debut this spring and will be supported by exciting, limited-time-only promotions. Full pricing and order information is available by request at C.R. Gibson Customer Service 800.243.6004 and available for purchase directly at C.R. Gibson’s dealer website, crgibsondealer.com. C.R. Gibson is also represented nationally by OneCoast, National Division One.

Highlights of the C.R. Gibson 2012 holiday line include:

Casual Entertaining Collections :: Lolita and Paper Tableware
The new Holidays Rock collection from Lolitabrings together the most popular and party-tastic pieces for entertaining: paper plates and napkins, as well as porcelain mugs, melamine serving trays and, of course, acrylic pitchers and drinkware sets, the pièce de résistance of casual entertaining by Lolita. The new Ribboned Christmas Tree paper tableware collection from Spode, historically C.R. Gibson’s best-selling brand for holiday, debuts in an updated design alongside a wealth of other new looks: Gilded Ornament, Cardinal Wreath, Joyful Poinsettia, Santa’s Belt, Snow Family, Boughs of Holly and Harvest Blessings. MSRP $4.50 – $36

Working Girls :: Putting humor into the holidays!
C.R. Gibson is significantly expanding its Working Girls collections for 2012. The smart, sassy and highly-stylized brand will adorn gift boxed mugs, holiday plaques, message bottle toppers, and for the first time ornaments in iconic shapes evoking the Working Girls’ style and brand: lipstick, nail polish, high heels, dresses and boots. Cocktail napkins, gift bags and magnetic mini notepads round out the line. MSRP $4 – $16

Kitchen Textiles by Jessie Steele
One of the most exciting brand introductions from January, Jessie Steele expands to include a very focused set of new textiles in the bright and cheery Jingle All the Way pattern. An adult apron and children’s apron debut as well as coordinating oven mitt. Aprons are made of 100% cotton and feature a scalloped hem, decorative grosgrain (removable) bows, adjustable ties at waist and neck as well as—you guessed it—silver bell embellishments. MSRP $10 – $32

Cid Pear premium Stationery
Cid Pear’s whimsical holiday “creatures” adorn a boutique collection of classic notes and gift enclosures, perfect for holiday correspondence and gift giving. Quirky, yet elegant illustrations, everything from polar bears and penguins to Santa, are printed on distinctivelypremium papers. Gift enclosures are packaged individually and in a sophisticated, reusable box (holds 24 – 3″ x 2″ cards). MSRP $2 – $36

Cookie Exchange
C.R. Gibson makes it easy to bring holiday cheer to the homes of neighbors, family and friends with a selection ofall-in-one cookie exchange kits! Each cookie accessory kit includes six recipe cards, six gift tags and six pull bows to use with new melamine cookie plates, easy fold treat boxes and printed cello sheets for the perfect presentation. All pieces coordinate around three designs: Gingerbread Man, Snowman and Christmas Classics. MSRP $8 – $14

Giftables :: Porcelain To Go Cups
For holiday shoppers on the go, porcelain cups with removable silicone sleeves and lids are just the thing to keep caffeinated and motivated for working through holiday to do lists. Six designs are available, three of which coordinate to new Jessie Steele and Lolita collections. MSRP $12