Potpourri Acquires Its 11th Catalog Title Since 1998
MEDFIELD, MA – February 9, 2001 – Potpourri Holdings, Inc. announced today it purchased the assets of the catalog In the Company of Dogs (ICOD). ICOD is the premium catalog in the dog product/gift field, offering high quality items for dogs as well as dog themed apparel and home furnishings. ICOD’s product offering as well as its customer base are perfectly aligned with Potpourri’s catalog titles. Accordingly, ICOD is a strong strategic fit, which Potpourri believes will yield a significant return on investment. Jack Rosenfeld, CEO of Potpourri, stated: “We are very excited about adding this premium niche catalog to our portfolio. Because of the strong strategic fit, we will be able to manage this business by utilizing our existing talent in Massachusetts supplemented by two experienced merchants from ICOD.” ICOD is the eleventh catalog title acquired by Potpourri since it was purchased in 1998 by H.I.G. Capital, a private equity group with over $1 billion in assets under management. Potpourri’s revenues in 2000 were in excess of $100 million, and its principal catalog titles include Potpourri, Catalog Favorites, Expressions, The Stitchery, Natures Jewelry and Back in the Saddle.
About H.I.G. Capital
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About Potpourri
Potpourri (http://www.potpourrigift.com/) based in Medfield, Massachusetts, founded in 1963, is a leading home/gift and knitting craft cataloger marketed under the titles of Potpourri, Expressions, The Stitchery, Counted Cross Stitch, and Back in the Saddle, Inc. Potpourri distributes more than 30 million catalogs per year. Potpourri has established an extensive infrastructure of in-house catalog design capabilities, logistics and distribution center, information systems and in-house fulfillment center which will continue to support its aggressive growth strategy.