American Greetings signs deal with Kathy Davis

CLEVELAND American Greetings has signed a deal with Kathy Davis Studios to exclusively distribute the artist’s designs across a range of products starting in 2009.

The Kathy Davis Collection will debut in Spring 2009 in all American Greetings and Carlton Cards stores. “Her inspiring verse and beautiful art resonate with consumers who are looking for something original and to-date,” said American Greetings vice president of greeting cards Steve Laserson. “This partnership provides a valuable addition to our product offerings.”

Davis began her career in the greeting card business in 1990 and has since become an industry-leading writer, artist and designer whose work appears in cards, apparel, books and home decor.