timeline

(March) Kelli’s acquired National Distributors, a division of Agency Wholesale Cosmetics, Incorporated. National Distributors is a Pennsylvania-based wholesale merchandising company offering gifts and general merchandise to a variety of gift shops across the United States.

Kelli’s acquired American Treats, LLC (Sanford, NC).

(Fall) Kelliloons were introduced to fill a growing need in the marketplace.

(November) Kelli’s Gifts acquired the Mike Feinberg Company (Pittsburg, PA) wholesale division.

Kellisgifts.com was launched.

(January) Lori’s Hallmark was sold to a group of private investors, led by Leonard Lavin, founder of Alberto Culver. Lori’s Hallmark was renamed Lori’s Gifts.

Kelli’s first catalog was created.