JUSTTHINKIN;142545 wrote: When you say merger does that mean the KB line will stay the same? Or will you have to sell Great American products? What is the profit % now?

No, it is not a merger. KB was bought by Great American. Here is part of the story I found online:

"BLOOMINGTON -- Kathryn Beich, the fundraising arm of a longtime Bloomington candy company, has been sold and its office here will close June 30.

The roughly 100 people who comprise the sales work force were hired Friday by Great American Opportunities, the Nashville company that purchased Kathryn Beich, Clevenger said.


“Great American Opportunities is committed to growing their business and the resulting scale of this purchase will strengthen their service to schools throughout the country,” said Michael Holzworth, president of Kathryn Beich Inc

Great American Opportunities is one of the nation’s oldest fundraising companies. It has more than 200 fundraising consultants and trainers and serves 48 states. It was founded in 1855 and has helped raise nearly $750 million for schools and non-profit organizations since 1975, according to the company."

What do you think?

There will not be a new KB, KB will become Great American/a sale is a sale. Some reps will go, some will stay.

I spoke with our rep. from KB today and she assured us that this is only going to make their company better and give us more fundraising opportunities. I cannot wait to see the "new" KB!

When you say merger does that mean the KB line will stay the same? Or will you have to sell Great American products? What is the profit % now?

My rep from Kathryn Beich is very excited about the merger. This merger will offer even more opportunities to the schools. KB has the highest quality products and the customer service is second to no one! My fundraiser increased 40% this year changing over to KB.

I was told by Great American Rep today that they bought K Beich.