Birks & Mayors buys out renowned jewellery designer Jose Hess
02 Feb '06
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Birks & Mayors Inc announced that it has entered into two agreements with respect to the renowned jewellery designer, Jose Hess.
The Company acquired the exclusive right to the designer's brand name, existing and proposed merchandise designs and worldwide distribution rights.
To complement this acquisition, the Company has also entered into a consulting agreement with Jose Hess personally. Within this agreement, he will design jewellery under the Jose Hess brand as well as the Birks brand and will advise the Company on the product development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of his collections.
“Jose Hess is well-known in this industry as an innovator, artist and craftsman, and his sophisticated designs are a natural fit for Birks & Mayors,” said Thomas Andruskevich, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are absolutely ecstatic about adding a designer of this caliber to our award-winning team, which will further strengthen our design leadership position within the jewellery industry.”
Birks & Mayors Inc is a premier North American luxury retailer and most respected designer, manufacturer and wholesaler of fine jewellery, timepieces, sterling silverware and gifts.