Tristar
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Fragrance Impressions acquisition broadens Tristar's product mix and price points, the company says Nov. 17. Fragrance Impressions "sales and marketing creativity" complements Tristar's operational and manufacturing capabilities. Under the deal, Bridgeport, Conn.-based Fragrance Impressions will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary to Tristar. The company generates annual sales in excess of $10 mil.; the deal increases Tristar's sales to $70 mil. in 2000. Fragrance Impressions' products are sold in approximately 13,000 retail stores