The Thomas Kinkade Company is expanding the Thomas Kinkade lifestyle brand with the signing of two new licensees, Spode and Franco Manufacturing. The signing of Spode and Franco is part of the Company's directed strategic plan to partner with new licensees in the home category. Thomas Kinkade collections will be showcased by Spode and Franco during their April Market Introductions and are planned to be available at retail in the third quarter of 2005. Spode will create Thomas Kinkade branded dinnerware, serveware and giftware, and Franco will create a line of fashion bedding.
A Thomas Kinkade by Spode co-branded collection of dinnerware, serveware and giftware will be designed and produced by Spode. Three themed collections of dinnerware and giftware product are to be introduced in the first year within specialty store channels, and a collection of limited edition home décor pieces will be offered at Thomas Kinkade Signature and Showcase galleries. Spode is England's oldest pottery company. Spode craftsmen have been designing and manufacturing some of the finest ceramics for over 200 years.
Thomas Cups are made, a company renowned worldwide for the Innovation and tradition form a unique breeding ground from which Rosenthal has developed. Thomas is now one of the leading international suppliers of contemporary table and living culture fro over 125 years. This is a functional and modern collection with an abundant theme of forms - round, square, rectangle and oval. This style was designed for connoisseurs who put great emphasis on food presentation. Please purchase on online www.etabletop.com

