GONZALES, La., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Crafts
Infant Products, Inc. (the "Company"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Crown Crafts, Inc. (NASDAQ-CM: CRWS), announced today that
Cynthia Brown has been named as the
Company's director of product development. In this newly
created role, she will be responsible for identifying new product
concepts and enhancements to existing product lines in all channels
of distribution.
Most recently Brown served as a decorative accessories buyer for
Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams
Sonoma, Inc. Previously, she was a brand manager at Kids
Line, LLC, a manufacturer of infant bedding. Brown earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Chapman
University, in Orange,
California.
"We are thrilled to add Cynthia to our management team," said
Nanci Freeman, president and chief
executive officer of Crown Craft Infant Products. "Throughout her
career, she demonstrated a strong understanding of the marketplace
and the needs of the young families we serve."
"Cynthia brings a strong background in product development and
merchandising that will be invaluable to us as we move forward with
our growth plans," said E. Randall
Chestnut, president and chief executive officer of Crown
Crafts, Inc.
About Crown Crafts Infant Products
Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Crown Crafts, Inc., designs, markets and distributes infant and
toddler consumer products, including bedding, blankets and other
nursery accessories. The Company's products include licensed
collections as well as exclusive private label programs for certain
of its customers. The Company's website is
http://www.nojo.com/.
About Crown Crafts, Inc.
Crown Crafts, Inc. designs, markets and distributes infant,
toddler and juvenile consumer products, including crib and toddler
bedding and blankets; nursery and bath accessories; reusable and
disposable bibs and floor mats; burp cloths; room decor; and
disposable placemats, toilet seat covers and changing mats.
The Company's operating subsidiaries include Crown Crafts Infant
Products, Inc. in California and
Hamco, Inc. in Louisiana. Crown Crafts is among America's
largest producers of infant bedding, bibs and bath items. The
Company's products include licensed and branded collections as well
as exclusive private label programs for certain of its
customers. The latest news about Crown Crafts can be found at
www.crowncrafts.com.
Contact Info:
Nanci Freeman
Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc.
(562) 295-1957
SOURCE Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc.