Enesco, LLC History
Enesco completes its acquisition of Allen Designs, a growing creative and whimsical international branded line of quality and functional products sold by retailers around the world.
Reliving the drama of the ground-breaking HBO Original series Game of Thrones, Dept 56 and Enesco release a breathtaking Village collection and other compelling ‘treasures’ spanning the Seven Kingdoms.
Helping to spark wonder and excitement, Dept 56 and Enesco release a collection inspired by the world’s most iconic toy store creating new memories and nostalgic moments for over 150 years.
Joining the most colorful place on Earth, Enesco and Dept 56 release an imaginative collection inspiring us to express the power to pretend, dream, play, discover, and create!
Enesco and Penguin Ventures expand the Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit collection to include the charming and lovable new Jim Shore collaboration.
Enesco enters a multi-year licensing agreement with Peanuts to produce Seasonal home décor, Table Top, Ornaments, Figurines, as well as collaborations folk artist Jim Shore and Department 56 Village which is sold exclusively to our network of retailers. We continue to expand our Grinch offering year over year with new…
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Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman and other members of The Justice League Super Heroes as well as Super Villains are immortalized in Enesco’s vast array of standout fan-centric merchandise.
Harry Potter enthusiasts can experience their fandom as never before as Dept 56 Village recreates the Wizarding World and Enesco brings the magical characters and icons to three-dimensional life.
Enesco sold Gund to Spin Master, a Toronto based toy company. Spin Master and Enesco continue to have a successful ongoing distributor relationship in Europe.
Enesco debuted its entry into the Vinyl Marketplace with a brand new line of Disney Showcase Collectibles designed by artist Miss Mindy.
Enesco marks a milestone, celebrating its 60th anniversary as a leading Gift and Accessories provider.
Dept 56 and the Charles & Tee Addams Foundation announce The Addams Family macabre mansion and iconic characters releasing in the Dept 56 Village collection.
2017 marks a proud milestone for Enesco Canada, representing our 90th year in business.
Enesco and Department 56 announce its collaborative cross-branding strategy based on Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville encompassing ornaments, Jim Shore figurines, Village houses and Lolita glassware among other seasonally warm products.
Jim Shore Heartwood Creek celebrates 15th Anniversary with a limited edition dated figurine.
Inspired by the cult classic stop-motion Disney film Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, the new Dept 56 Village recreates the dynamic and expressive characters and houses from the film favorite.
Jack Daniel’s is the premier brand of whiskey around the world. Department 56 products are inspired by and designed based on actual places and traditions in Lynchburg, TN.
Hanna Barbera by Jim Shore collectible figurines designed by Jim Shore combines the nostalgia of Hanna Barbera characters with traditional motifs of handmade folk art.
To celebrate this milestone anniversary, our creative team has designed a number of special pieces that represent the most iconic designs for each collection.
Known for its festive and sassy designs, Lolita features hand-painted wine glasses, shooters and other glassware.
The Walt Disney Archives Collection revisits seldom seen original treasures and transforms them into an inspired collection.
World renowned brand and artist team up to create a modern twist on an American Classic.
Enesco welcomes BRITTO by POP artist sensation Romero Britto. A collection of plush featuring Britto’s signature vibrant colors, bold patters and a continuous message of hope.
Enesco welcomes The Trail of Painted Ponies, known for a unique collection of high-quality figurines, that honor the spirit and beauty of the original Painted Ponies life-size art exhibition.
Enesco enters a multi-year licensing agreement with Peanuts to produce Seasonal home décor, Table Top, and Figurines, as well as collaborations with folk artist Jim Shore and Department 56 Village which is sold exclusively to our network of retailers.
Enesco welcomes GUND, the worldwide leader in top quality, soft and huggable plush designs.
Enesco welcomes The Boyds Collection Ltd. And their collection of whimsically unique tedding bears, floppy eared hares and other friends in the true, old world teddy making tradition.
Enesco welcomes Department 56, a giftware and collectibles leader known for hand-crafted lighted villages, Snowbabies figures and extensive lines of holiday products.
Rudolph Traditions is introduced as a combination of two popular and best-selling licenses: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Jim Shore
Enesco welcomes Country Artists, a leading designer and supplier of high-quality, popular brands, including Magificent Meerkats, A Breed Apart, Tuskers, Speed Freaks, and Dogs & Cats.
Enesco welcomes Our Name is Mud, by Lorrie Veasey, a leader in the ceramic gift industry with bold, fresh, and whimsical pottery designs on mugs, platters, plates, and other tabletop assortments.
The popular Clothtique Possible Dream collection was added to an already strong line-up of outstanding giftware. Every figure is handmade by a team of skilled artisans. It has become the No. 1 Santa brand.
Enesco welcomes Gregg Gift Company, a supplier of branded and specialty giftware targeted to the inspirational marketplace specializing in personal accessories such as book covers, organizers , tote bags and other home décor accents.
Enesco acquires Bilston & Battersea, manufacturers and distributors of giftware and home accessories including high quality, hand-decorated enamels and sculptural boxes.
Enesco welcomes Foundations, a collection of comforting figurines and other home décor accents that reflect on family, faith, and home brimming with insight and inspiration.
Enesco welcomes the Walt Disney Classics Collection. The collection features sculpted pieces that faithfully recreate unforgettable moments from Disney’s believed animated films.
Enesco UK company changed it’s name to Enesco Ltd. Included in this company is Fine Ceramic Transfers who are manufacturers of high quality decals for the ceramic and glass industries.
Enesco welcomes Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore, a collection that captures the essence of traditional American and European folk art designs with everyday and seasonal figurines, garden and home décor accents.
Enesco welcomes Children of the Inner Light, a giftware collection by artist, Marci, featuring wonderful characters who display heartfelt messages of love, acceptance and understanding
In May, the first-ever corporate retail store opened in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, a move that enhanced both brand and product profile. And for the first time, Department 56 introduced pieces that included exquisite interior detail.
Enesco welcomes a new subsidiary located in Nice, France. Enesco France establishes an important link to emerging European markets and to handle the distribution of it,s products in France, Spain, and Portugal.
Enesco welcomes Lilliput Lane, the maker if world famous miniatures of English country cottages capturing the architectural heritage of Britain. In 2017, to insure the integrity of the product line, Enesco ceased producing new pieces.
Enesco welcomes Border Fine Arts, manufacturers and distributors of high quality, realistic hand-crafted farming and wildlife limited edition scenes figurines. To insure the ongoing quality and importance of the brand, Enesco announced its retirement.
Artist Priscilla Hillman began drawing a series of winsome bears in commemoration of her youth. The bears wore patches to depict well worn friends and were given names and titles, enabling them to be “adopted” by their new owners.
The legend of Santa became a part of the Department 56 tradition with the addition of The North Pole Series™ to The Heritage Village Collection.
Border Fine Arts (the originators of hand painted resin) became the exclusive distribution partner of Enesco for the UK, Ireland, Spain, and Portugal.
Enesco forms a subsidiary in Carlisle, England, establishing an important link in Enesco’s growing worldwide network.
NC Cameron, founded in 1927, evolved from a company primarily seen as a china supplier to a company with an outstanding reputation for their diverse selection of giftware and their countrywide network of gift retailers.
A line of gifts that tell the story of Growing up in today’s world. Young, active, and athletic boy and girl figurines area created for children to identify with and enjoy collecting.
The Heritage Village collection continued to grow with the addition of the hustle and bustle of Christmas in the City® and the inspiring Little Town of Bethlehem™.
The New England Village Series and The Alpine Village Series® were added to The Heritage Village Collection. That same year, the world of Snowbabies™ bisque figurines was introduced.
Enesco International (Hong Kong) Ltd., the company’s first overseas operation was started. The move was a strategic step, strengthening Enesco’s distribution network in Asia.
The concept of The Heritage Village Collection® was developed. The first release was The Dickens’ Village Series®, a collection of seven nostalgic shops and a church. All designed to capture the spirit of Christmas in Victorian England.
Beginning as a small antique shop in Boyds, Maryland, Boyds Collection Ltd. introduced whimsically unique teddy bears, floppy-eared hares and other friends in the true, old-world teddy making tradition.
Enesco introduces Precious Moments. Based on a greeting card with an inspirational message and drawing of teardrop-eyed children, the porcelain bisque figurines become a phenomenon unmatched in the giftware market. In 2004, PMI became its own Company.
The foundation of Department 56 took shape with the introduction of six charming, lighted, ceramic buildings. These six premiere items were the beginnings of The Original Snow Village®.
Originally part of the N. Shure Company, a merchandising catalog company, Enesco spun off in 1958 as a separate company. The name was created using the phonetic spelling of its former parent company’s initials N.S.Co.
Originally a premium and incentive business, NC Cameron was founded by Neil Campbell Cameron in Toronto, Canada in 1927.
Jacob Swedin, a long time GUND employee, purchased the company after Adolph Gund’s retirement. The Swedlin family and its descendants would go onto run GUND for the next nine decades.
The leading soft toy manufacturer in the U.S., and oldest, GUND was founded by German immigrant Adolph Gund in Norwalk, Connecticut in 1898.