Jostens, Inc. · Minneapolis, MN United States
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This link will open in a new window Are you sure you want to remember high school? If so, look to Jostens, the leading US producer of yearbooks and class rings. Class rings are sold on school campuses and through bookstores, retail jewelers, and the Web, while Jostens' sports rings commemorate professional sports champions (it has made 27 Super Bowl rings). Other graduation products include diplomas, announcements, caps, and gowns. The company sold its school photography business in mid-2006. Founded in 1897, Jostens was sold to a unit of CSFB in 2003. The next year Jostens was recapitalized and became part of a newly created publishing and marketing services company, Visant , co-owned by an affiliate of CSFB and KKR & Co . To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Jostens, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Subsidiary Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Employees | 5,691 |
Jostens, Inc. Executives
14 executives listed for Jostens, Inc.'s Minneapolis, MN location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| President and CEO | Timothy Larson | Network |
| COO | Val Williams | Network |
| SVP Finance | Marjorie Brown | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Jostens, Inc.
Jewelry sales depend partly on consumer income. Small jewelers can effectively compete with large chains because price isn't the main factor determining sales. Profitability depends on merchandising and effective marketing. Jewelry is sold not only by specialized jewelry retailers, but also by department stores and mass merchants. Because regular gross margins are very high, often 50 percent, mass merchants have been able to cut prices and take market share. Wal-Mart is the largest jewelry retailer in the US. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Jostens, Inc. Competitors
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