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April 1, 2013
American Greetings cards agrees to being taken private

American Greetings greeting card company has agreed to be taken private by a group led by some of its top executives for about $602 million, the company announced.

CLEVELAND — American Greetings greeting card company has agreed to be taken private by a group led by some of its top executives for about $602 million, the company announced today.

The executive group was formed by the Weiss family — including chairman Morry Weiss; CEO Zev Weiss; director, president and COO Jeffrey Weiss and others — and will buy the shares of the company they don't already own for $18.20 a piece in cash. This amounts to a 13% premium to American Greetings' closing price of $16.10 last Thursday.

December 27, 2012
American Greetings offers new card line with added toy sock puppet

American Greetings Corporation has announced a new line of children’s birthday cards: The Lost Socks.

CLEVELAND  — American Greetings has announced a new line of children’s birthday cards: The Lost Socks. This new line of cards not only provides a beloved child with a thoughtful and funny greeting, but also gives them a cute and loveable sock puppet as an added birthday gift.

April 12, 2011
American Greetings gives moms a 'standing ovation'

American Greetings is applauding moms for their unconditional love and endless support and advice with a new greeting card line this Mother's Day.

CLEVELAND — American Greetings is applauding moms for their unconditional love and endless support and advice with a new greeting card line this Mother's Day.

New Standing Ovations are 3-D pop-up cards that include audio and intricate paper engineering, the company said.

March 25, 2011
American Greetings presents a birthday card 'Surprise' for kids

American Greetings is making kids' birthday cards extra special with its Surprise Inside line.

CLEVELAND — American Greetings is making kids' birthday cards extra special with its Surprise Inside line.

Each Surprise Inside card features a surprise gift pouch that the child can open to reveal a small toy that coordinates with the card's theme, the company said. A sticker reveals to the sender what the secret gift will be.

March 15, 2011
American Greetings' L'Chayim to Life! collection highlights Passover holiday

In an effort to reach consumers that celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover, American Greetings has introduced a new collection of greeting cards.

CLEVELAND — In an effort to reach consumers that celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover, American Greetings has introduced a new collection of greeting cards.

This year's L'Chayim to Life! collection includes depictions of traditional symbols of the holiday, as well as more humorous takes on the practices that occur over the eight-day celebration, which will take place from sunset on April 18 through April 26.

December 9, 2010
AG decks the card aisle with LCD-enhanced cards

American Greetings is decking card aisles with its LCD-enhanced cards, preloaded with Christmas images or ready to be customized with favorite photos.

CLEVELAND — American Greetings is decking card aisles with its LCD-enhanced cards, preloaded with Christmas images or ready to be customized with favorite photos. The four designs feature full-color LCD displays and high-quality audio.

American Greetings was the first to bring LCD technology to greeting cards last year. The patented innovation allows consumers to upload photos into a digital slideshow card. This year, the company has expanded its card selection.

December 3, 2010
Celebrating the holidays in style with American Greetings

Customers looking to make the holiday season merry and bright can look no further than American Greetings.

CLEVELAND — Customers looking to make the holiday season merry and bright can look no further than American Greetings.

The greeting card company has introduced a new collection of Christmas cards to its lineup, which includes special recordable music cards that allow senders to sing along to their favorite carols, while the new Kathy Davis cards feature watercolor art and heartfelt words.

October 27, 2010
Card enthusiasts will 'flip' for American Greetings

American Greetings is giving a nod to childhood with its new Flipbook cards, which contain...

CLEVELAND American Greetings is giving a nod to childhood with its new Flipbook cards, which contain an entertaining animation produced by simply pulling panels to reveal a surprising design.

 

The interactive animation can tell a story or deliver a birthday message, American Greetings said.

 

August 23, 2010
American Greetings offers a new way to rock out on your birthday

Everyone wants to feel like a rock-star on his or her birthday, and American Greetings...

March 17, 2010
American Greetings takes greeting cards to a new dimension

American Greetings has unveiled its newest card innovation....