Ethan Allen and Disney Consumer Products Announce New Home Line
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DANBURY, Conn., Jan. 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internationally celebrated,
iconic American brand Ethan Allen announces a new collaboration with Disney
Consumer Products that will fuse Disney magic and Ethan Allen quality-for an
experience that's whimsical, sophisticated, fun, and entirely unique.
Ethan Allen's in-house design team is busy developing a groundbreaking line of
Disney-inspired furniture and home décor that's designed to appeal to the entire
family.
"We are delighted to work with Disney-this initiative has been a great team
effort from day one," says Ethan Allen Chairman, President and CEO Farooq
Kathwari. "We can't give away too much right now, but expect to see clever nods
to Disney icons in exclusive fabrics, furniture, and home accents-and plenty of
surprises, too."
Combining Ethan Allen's core strengths of quality, craftsmanship, and style with
Disney's rich storytelling, Ethan Allen is planning a customer experience that
blends technology, tradition, and imagination in a way that's made for today's
digitally savvy parents and kids.
The new collection will be introduced throughout the United States and Canada
this year, and it will be supported by a strong, immersive digital presence.
"With the new line of Disney-inspired Ethan Allen products, families can bring
Disney's beloved characters and stories to life in unique ways throughout their
homes," said Leslie Ferraro, co-chair, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive
Media, and president, Disney Consumer Products. "This collaboration is all about
inspiring innovative design that combines Disney magic with Ethan Allen quality
and attention to detail."
About Ethan Allen
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETH) is a leading interior design company and
manufacturer and retailer of quality home furnishings. The company offers
complimentary interior design service to its clients and sells a full range of
furniture products and decorative accessories through ethanallen.com and a
network of approximately 300 Design Centers in the United States and abroad.
Ethan Allen owns and operates nine manufacturing facilities including six
manufacturing plants and one sawmill in the United States plus one plant each in
Mexico and Honduras. Approximately seventy percent of its furniture products are
made in its North American plants. www.ethanallen.com. Follow Ethan
Allen: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Houzz, You Tube, Instagram, Google Plus
About Disney Consumer Products
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the business segment of The Walt Disney
Company (NYSE:DIS) that delivers innovative and engaging product experiences
across thousands of categories from toys and apparel to books and fine art. As
the world's largest licensor, DCP inspires the imaginations of people around the
world by bringing the magic of Disney into consumers' homes with products they
can enjoy year-round. DCP is comprised of three business units: Licensing,
Publishing and Disney Store. The Licensing business is aligned around five
strategic brand priorities: Disney Media, Classics & Entertainment, Disney &
Pixar Animation Studios, Disney Princess & Tinkerbell, Lucasfilm and Marvel.
Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is the world's largest publisher of children's
books, magazines, and apps, igniting imagination through storytelling in ever-
inventive ways. DPW creates and publishes books, magazines, eBooks and apps both
vertically in-house and through an extensive worldwide licensing structure. DPW
is also committed to the educational development of children around the world
through Disney Learning, which includes our flagship learning brand, Disney
Imagicademy, as well as Disney English and other Disney-themed learning
products. The Disney Store retail chain operates across North America, Europe
and Japan with more than 350 stores worldwide and is known for providing
consumers with high-quality, unique products. Disney Store operates ecommerce
channels in nine countries, which can be found here. For more information,
please visit Disney Consumer Products www.DisneyConsumerProducts.com.
Investor / Media Contacts:
Corey Whitely
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.
Executive Vice President, Administration
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
cwhitely(at)ethanalleninc.com
Joss Hastings
Disney Consumer Products
Joss.Hastings(at)disney.com
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