Graj+Giustavsen (G+G, www.ggny.com), an integrated branding firm known for building and revitalizing consumer brands, today announced that it has been retained by Waterford Wedgewood USA, Inc. (Waterford, www.waterfordwedgewood.com) to bring new life to the Company's Fine China and Crystal merchandising efforts, rejuvenate the category and department and work on a wide range of strategic initiatives designed to position the Waterford brand for it's Next Generation of Growth. As part of the agreement, G+G will work closely with Waterford's CEO, David Sculley and his senior management team to help the Waterford Brand more deeply resonate with the ever changing tastes of today's consumers. G+G is charged with working on a wide range of strategic initiatives including: collaborating with Waterford and it's retail partners to reinvent the Fine China and Crystal category and Wedding and Gift Registry department, expanding the Brand into new product collections and categories and redefining the entire physical brand experience. Innovation and increased relevancy are key objectives.
"Waterford is a true iconic brand whose name resonates with consumers around the globe," said Simon Graj, Founding Partner of G+G. "There is a tremendous opportunity to drive growth in the business and to build on the brand equity with a modernized concept that reaches today's younger consumers. We are thrilled to be working with the Waterford team to evolve and reposition the brand for its next generation of growth."
David Sculley, CEO of Waterford Wedgewood USA, Inc. stated "We are excited to be working with the team at Graj + Gustavsen. Their talent and expertise in consumer brand positioning and insight into global lifestyle trends make them the ideal strategic partners to help reinvigorate the Waterford brand."
Known for its premium products, Waterford Wedgewood designs, manufactures and markets an extensive range of crystal objects d'art, stemware, fine china and gifts for distribution throughout the world. The Waterford Company (www.waterford.com) was first founded in 1783 in Waterford, Ireland and its brands include: Waterford China, Waterford Crystal, Michael Aram for Waterford, Robert Mondavi by Waterford, Marc Jacobs Waterford and Marquis by Waterford. The Wedgewood Company (www.wedgewood.com) was founded in 1759 in Burslem, Staffordshire and its bends include: Wedgewood, Vera Wang Wedgewood, Jasper Conran at Wedgewood, Martha Stewart Collection Wedgewood and Barbara Barry Wedgewood. The Royal Doulton Company (www.royaldoulton.com) was founded in 1815 in Lambeth, South London and its brands include: Royal Doulton and Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton.
About Graj + Gustavsen
Graj + Gustavsen is a New York based strategic and creative branding firm. For over 20 years, G+G has partnered with brand owners, investors and operators to successfully maximize broaden value by creating, extending and rejuvenating businesses and brands. For more information, please visit wwww.ggny.com