Vermont Teddy Bear Co., Inc. - BEAR- Profile

Vermont Teddy Bear Co., Inc. (The). The Group's principal activity is to operate as a direct marketer in the gift delivery industry competing primarily against companies that deliver flowers and other specialty gifts. The Group's principal activity is carried out through the following segments: gift delivery service, retail operations and corporate/wholesale (including licensing). The BearGram delivery service involves sending personalized teddy bears directly to recipients for special occasions. The PajamaGram delivery service involves sending pajamas and related loungewear and spa products to recipients as gifts for special occasions and holidays. The retail operation segment involves a retail location and family tours of its teddy bear factory and store. The Wholesale/Corporate segment pro-actively develops opportunities in the corporate affinity market and certain wholesale markets. Bear-Gram acctd for 46% of fis 2005 revs; Calyx & Corolla 26%; PajamaGram,22%; Retail, 4%; Corp/Wholesale, 1% & TastyGram,1%